Now Open! New Hours June 2020

Post-COVID Hours Announced Following Safety Regulations Check Out Our New Hours Hope to See You Soon! Following several months of closure due to COVID-19, the Cultural Center Gift Shop and Gallery are now open the following hours: Wednesdays 11am-6pm Thursdays...

Think-Off Documentary Virtual Watch Party June 11, 2020

Great American Think-Off Virtual Documentary Film Watch Party Thursday, June 11, 2020 Begins at 7:00 p.m. In honor of the 2020 Great American Think-Off, which was postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19, we are hosting a virtual watch party on Facebook to view the Think-Off...

2020 Annual Regional Art Show “Blue Musings”

Annual Adult Regional Art Show 2020 Theme: Blue Musings May 27 – July 3, 2020 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS!  Starting May 27 to July 3, the Cultural Center will be showcasing local artwork.  Any artist age 18 and up is welcome to bring up to 2 pieces of art to the...

Mizna @ Home: Virtual Cinema Series May 2020

Film Fest now VIRTUAL! Livestream films @ home May 13: Speed Sisters May 20-26: Tiny Souls May 27: Sudanese Shorts We are pleased to announce the virtual availability of notable films from Mizna’s Arab Film Festival, thanks to a partnership with Mizna and SooVAC...

#GiveAtHomeMN May 1-8, 2020

Cultivating the arts, culture, creativity & community in rural MN during the COVID crisis & beyond! Like all of you, we are doing our best to adapt to the changes due to COVID-19. During times of crisis, art and creativity play an important role in helping...

2020 Great American Think-Off Postponed to 2021

2020 Think-Off Debate Cancelled Submitted Essays Valid for 2021 Essays Accepted Until 4/1/21 2021 Think-Off Debate June 12, 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Great American Think-Off debate has been cancelled. This year’s question, “Which is more...

Enjoy a ‘Daily Dose of Kulcher’ online during COVID-19 Closure

Closed due to COVID All events cancelled/postponed Online creativity continues! Per Governor Walz’s Emergency Executive Orders, the Cultural Center closed on March 17th, 2020. We are taking a safety-first stance in working to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and...

2020 Arts Retreat Deadline extended

The Arts Residency Program is extending the April 1 deadline to May 1, 2020.  This is for residencies July 2020 through December 2020.  Artists of any discipline can apply: writers, musicians, poets, performers, dancers, and visual artists in all mediums.  We remain...

2020 Great American Think-Off Essay Deadline Extended

28th Annual Great American Think-Off Essay Deadline EXTENDED to April 15, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect daily lives, the Think-Off Committee announces the extension of this year’s essay deadline to April 15, 2020. It is our hope that while...

Meaningful Engagement tips for Kids at Home during the COVID-19 pandemic from the NYM Regional Cultural Center

Meaningful Engagement Creative Ideas for Home! During this time of finding a “new normal” we hope these ideas for meaningful engagement at home is helpful!  Take a moment today to find the silver lining of spending some extra time with the little ones in...