In The Gallery now through December 10, 2016 The Cultural Center announces its new gallery show, Book as Art. This exhibition strives to find the art in everyday life. Since the printing press allowed for faster production of books, they have entered the lives of...
Thursday, December 8th Writing Workshop with Visiting Artist, Emily Eckart Fiction Writing 101: Community writing workshop with Emily Eckart Have you ever wondered how writers create timeless stories? Are you interested in writing a story yourself? Join author Emily...
Fall Yoga: Three Offerings! Three yoga options outlined below, to build and strengthen your practice this fall, now through December. The Cultural Center will be closed the month of January, with yoga returning in February 2017 (specific schedule TBA). A....
After 25 years of debating controversial philosophies, the Cultural Center is turning to the general public for question ideas for the Great American Think-Off’s 25th Anniversary in 2017. Question ideas and suggestions can be submitted to think-off@kulcher.org...
UPDATE: WORKSHOP MOVED TO WENDY’S HOME, 300 County Highway 1, Ottertail, MN Mantras & Mandalas Workshop Saturday, November 19th 10am-2:30pm Mantras guide us, enliven us, lead us into the mysterious beauty of our energetic power merging with universal vibes. ...
Holiday Fundraising Auction New Day! Wednesday November 30th 6-9pm Holiday Auction During New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival In the City Hall Ballroom Silent Auction! Live Auction! Wine Tasting Courtesy of Mills Liquors! Chances to Win Wine, Craft Beer, &...
Folk & Fine Art School Mary Jo Wentz alcohol ink painter / 3d fiber artist Mary Jo is a painter using the medium of alcohol inks and a fiber artist working in 3-dimensional artwork. In the past year and a half she has been awarded the LRAC/McKnight Career...
Fall Concert Series Brian Laidlaw poet / songwriter Brian Laidlaw is a poet, songwriter and educator from San Francisco, currently living in Minneapolis. He studied Creative Writing as an undergraduate at Stanford University, where he first began setting his poems to...
A day of giving Happy Give to the Max Day! If you would like to make a contribution to the Cultural Center (legal name: New York Mills Arts Retreat), click here, or click the logo to the left to be directed to our organization’s page. Update 11/17/16: Because...
In the Gallery The New Nordic Art Show through November 12th The New Nordic Art Show aims to integrate the artwork of numerous regional artists into the realm of “new classics,” work conceived in the belly of the mother country but birthed in the art world of today....
Artist of the Month Helen Lapakko singer / author / songwriter Helen’s career started in corrections, as a probation officer, chemical dependency specialist, and director of an alternative sentencing program. As a hobby, she wrote monologues and...
Halloween Party for Kids! Saturday, October 29th 3:00pm to 5:00pm Games and crafts for young children up to 10 years of age. Light snacks and drinks provided. Free to attend. Children under 8 must bring an adult. Moonlight Bowling at Mills Lanes at 7pm for all...
Basic East Coast Swing Dance Class & Party for Couples! Friday, October 28th Starting at 6:30pm The first hour is a dance lesson with a Dance Party to follow! $20 per couple, two drinks included. Light Refreshments served. Instructors are Barbara and Jewett Benson...
Cultural Center Arts Retreat Visiting Artist Katherine Schaefer creative non-fiction writer Saturday, October 3rd-Sunday, October 18th Katherine Schaefer is a Minneapolis-based writer whose work has appeared in The Talking Stick and Minnetonka Review. Her essay “Edna,...
Fall Concert Series Corey Medina & Brothers In Concert! Friday, October 14th, 2016 7:30 pm, Doors @ 7:00 Corey Medina was born and raised in the small town of Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation. In 2012 he relocated to another small town called...
Just For Kix Dance Classes are back! Wednesdays, October 5, 2016 – May 3, 2017 At the Cultural Center in New York Mills! Follow School Schedule for Holidays and Breaks. Weekly Schedule: *Tiny Kix (Pre-K) – 4-4:30 *Wee Petites (K-1st) – 4:30-5:15...
Dr. Mayo’s Birch Bark Weaving Class Postponed by Instructor Dr. Charles Mayo is a retired physician who enjoys sharing his skills in birch bark weaving. He has taught weaving at the Grand Marais Art Colony, the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, and...
Paint Samson’s Portrait with Ellen Jean Diederich Children’s Painting Class: Painting Samson’s Portrait Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, 5-6:30pm Taught by artist Ellen Jean Diederich For children ages 7-12 Ellen will begin the class by showing the...
The Cultural Center is pleased to announce our Fall 2016 concert series! All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cultural Center’s intimate gallery listening room space (unless noted otherwise). Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Members...
In The Gallery The Art of Labor: Working for a Living September 8th – October 8th Reception Thursday, September 22, 3:30-6:30 It is difficult to separate an American from working. We like to work. Sometimes we are angry, frustrated, and overworked. But at...
Wednesday mornings this Fall Registered yoga instructor Ann Pate returns to the Cultural Center to lead a dedicated group in Senior/Gentle Yoga. Ann’s class focuses on a gentle journey building strength and flexibility through core yoga flows. Class will meet...
The Cultural Center has asked the community to bring splittings of sentimental plants to the Grand Opening of the Barn in the Sculpture Park. Please bring your plant in a pot or similar container. The evening’s bonfire with roasted goodies is BYOC – Bring...
Grand Opening Celebration of The Barn & Sculpture Park 20th Anniversary Saturday, October 1st, 2016 “The Cultural Center’s mission over the past 25 years has been to bring the arts to the rural community; now we have The Barn to bring the rural community to the...
In April, the Cultural Center Gift Store proudly announced its “Artist of the Month” program which features a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented local and regional...
Robin Rozanski fiction writer Robin writes fiction of all lengths, from flash fiction to novels, usually literary in genre. Exploring themes of mortality and humanity through characterizations of illness or physical deformity, occasionally her work tends toward...
Kent DuChaine Friday, September 2nd @7:30pm “An outstanding performance from a consumate professional” -Blues in Britain Magazine Kick off your Labor Day weekend with the return of Kent DuChaine, American blues singer and steel guitarist from Fort Gaines,...
The Little Big Year Kick Off! Tuesday, September 6th 7-8:30pm The Little Big Year is a bird sighting program designed for anyone interested in birding, whether novice or expert–no matter your age or where you live in Minnesota. The group participates in various...
Best of the Selfies August 3rd- September 3rd, 2016 Solo artists Brianna Steinbrink & Maxine Adams, plus e-mail submission selfies As technology grows and creative expression diversifies, the line between artist and participant blurs and new media emerges. But is...
Grace Haverty Watercolor Instructor Growing up in the New York City area afforded Grace the opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Museum of Art as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although she loved art she never even gave a thought to pursuing a career in that...
Nik Nerburn Filmmaker / Photographer Nik is a research-based storyteller, filmmaker and photographer. He is interested in oral histories, vernacular folklore and local legends, being equally informed by documentary journalism and avant-garde forms. His work often...
Puppet Pageant based on tales from the Kalevala Friday, August 19th @7pm After the Corn Feed Dance, music, acting, costume design and performance skills are taught by Anne Sawyer-Aitch, Creative Director and Puppeteer from Minneapolis, who has worked with In the Heart...
In April, the Cultural Center Gift Store proudly announced its “Artist of the Month” program which features a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented local and regional...
2016 Puppet Puppet Pageant Workshop Schedule Workshops For All: (Parents can drop children off) Monday August 8th 9am-Noon Tuesday August 9th 9am-Noon Wednesday August 10th 9am-Noon Thursday August 11th 9am-Noon Friday August 12th 9am-Noon Monday August 15th 9am-Noon...
2016 Cultural Center 8th annual Puppet Pageant Supply, Volunteer, and Sponsor Request The Puppet Pageant is a community theatre production and there are many ways to get involved! Volunteer Opportunities: Sewing: costumes Carpentry: help with stilts, as needed...
JT Thompson Jewelry Maker JT Thompson of jt maui designs is the Cultural Center’s July Artist of the Month! Stop by our gift shop any time for the rest of the month to get 10% off all of JT’s marvelous creations! Minnesota native, Jon “JT”...
Rebecca Yates Erasure Poet Artist in Residence, Rebecca Yates, is a writer and erasure poetry artist living in Minneapolis. Her work has appeared in The Found Poetry Review, Damselfly Press, and Really System, among others. She is the founder of Minneapolis Erasures...
David Andree Interdisciplinary Landscape Artist David Andree, the Cultural Center’s Artist Retreat Visiting Artist in Residence for the first two weeks of July, is excited to talk transitions, movement, form, and the changing nature of landscape....
Friday, July 8th ~ All Day Event Join us on Main Avenue in front of the Cultural Center for activities from 9am to 4pm! Come into the Center from 2pm-4pm to cool off and view the art and grab a bit of refreshment at the Reception for the Decoy Show &...
The Cultural Center would like to announce the prize winners for the 2016 Regional Adult Exhibition. The four Best in Category awards, given by a jury of local arts professionals, go to: Stegacrane by Tim Cassidy...
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Clayton Ryan Duo Concert 4/30/26
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop 5/2/26
Morning with Megan Spring Series 2026
Art for Lunch Winter/Spring 2026
Lotería Night 5/9/26
Celebrating Cultures 2026
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop 5/23/26
NYMRCC Teen Art Club
Capital Campaign Kick-Off Open House 4/17/26
Zach Thomas Concert 4/18/26
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Jordan Messerole Concert 3/14/26
Aaron Simmons Concert 3/27/26
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Hygge Market 2026
Morning with Megan: Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop
2026 MSHSL High School Art Show
In the Gallery: TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction
2026 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2025 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
Many Truths Prevail in 2025 Great American Think-Off
Meet the Finalists: 2025 Great American Think-Off
Join the Debate on Truth: 2025 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2024 Great American Think-Off Results