Teen Writing Workshops – Dec 9 & 16, 2015

Time to write, for teens (ages 12-18) Join visiting writer Jennifer Groff for the collective magic that happens when you write in a room together, but on your own project.  Writing exercises will be a catalyst for creativity, whether you create a poem, begin a story,...

Printmakers’ Show

In main floor gallery now until November 21, 2015 Beginning October 21, stop in our main floor gallery to view dozens of various pieces of printmaking from five regional artists. The show’s reception will be held this Saturday, October 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm....

Blind Joe comes to the Cultural Center Oct 22, 2015 from 5-6 pm

Blind Joe is coming to the Cultural Center Thursday October 22, 2015 from 5-6 pm Blind Joe is Blind (yes, he really is blind) outlaw County Artist Originally from West Fargo, North Dakota, who now resides in Grand Rapids, MN. He has recently hit national status as a...

Visiting Artist Dawn Dorland Perry

Dawn Dorland, a writer currently based in Los Angeles, will be our visiting artist for 6 weeks in September-October 2015. Dawn was raised in rural Iowa and graduated from Scripps College, Harvard Divinity School, and the MFA program at the University of Maryland,...

“A Love Affair With Birds” Presentation Oct 22

Meet 2014 Minnesota Book Award finalist Sue Leaf at the Cultural Center on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. As part of the Cultural Center’s 2nd annual Little Big Year birding project, Leaf will be talking about her biography of Thomas Sadler Robert, doctor, educator,...

Cultural Center Announces New Hours

Beginning the week of October 18, 2015, and through the end of 2015, the Cultural Center Gallery and Gift Store will be open the following hours: Wednesdays 10am-7pm Thursdays 10am-7pm Fridays 10am-5pm Saturdays 10am-3pm Closed Sundays/Mondays/Tuesdays Being open...

Scary Movie Night October 30, 2015

Come join us for a scary movie night this Halloween! We will be playing the original Frankenstein (1931). Movie not rated; parent discretion is advised. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Friday, October 30th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Admission $2. Sponsored by...

Open Mic Returns to the Center

Back by popular demand! Open Mic is back at the Cultural Center. On the second Thursday of most months the main gallery will transform into a venue for local musicians and spoken-word artist to present their latest or favorite performance work. Please call the Center...

Community Halloween Party

Halloween Party Saturday October 24 Join us at the Cultural Center on Saturday, October 24 from 3-5 pm for crafts and games for young children toddler/Pre-K through 3rd grade. Wear your costume if you’d like! Parents or older siblings are asked to accompany all...

Apply NOW! Artist Residency deadline October 1st

Free Artist Residency Opportunity The New York Mills Arts Retreat is currently accepting applications for January – June 2016 artist residencies. The Arts Retreat program offers self-funded 2-6 week solo residencies for selected artists in ALL disciplines. A...