2025 Kalevala Puppet Pageant

16th Annual Community Theater Workshops begin Mon, Aug 4, 2025! TWO Public Performances: Friday 8/15/25 @ NYM Corn Feed Saturday 8/16/25 @ Finn Creek Fest The Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish national epic...

In the Gallery: ‘Heavy Metals’

Metal Artists on Display July 30 – August 30, 2025 Open House Reception Saturday, August 23 @ 10AM – 3PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is proud to present “Heavy Metals,” a juried gallery show celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship, and bold...

Pop Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Mia Cinelli

Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Free Pop-Up Workshop Open to all! Join Visiting Artist Mia Cinelli for an evening of exploring the historical context and importance of typography, along with drafting your OWN font! This workshop is designed to spark a...

2025 Fish House Festival July 11 in NYM

11th Annual Festival Friday, July 11, 2025 Held in conjunction with Lund Mania festivities in New York Mills 🎣 Fish House Festival – Friday, July 11, 2025 Art + Fishing + Community in New York Mills, MN Join the fun as we transform Main Avenue into a pedestrian-only...

Art in Your Park Summer 2025

Art for kids in the great outdoors Join us in your parks this summer! Dates & locations vary, see below The Cultural Center’s ‘Art in Your Park’ program returns to YOUR parks in New York Mills, Henning, Perham, and Wadena this summer! Join us in...

Many Truths Prevail in 2025 Great American Think-Off

A Record Audience, a Powerful Debate, and a Celebration of Civil Discourse David Lose is America’s Greatest Thinker for 2025 New York Mills, MN – June 2025 — On a day marked by tragedy in Minnesota and a nationwide call for civility, the 32nd Annual Great...

2025 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays

32nd Annual Great American Think-Off Congratulations to all four finalists! Read the winning essays below The four finalists for the 2025 Great American Think-Off were (in alphabetical order): David Eckel of Clayton, NC; David Lose of Eden Prairie, MN; Jay Sieling of...

2025 Annual Regional Show: “Art is a Lie That Makes Us Realize Truth”

In the Gallery May 28 – June 28, 2025 Reception Friday, June 13, 6-8PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Adult Regional Show Theme: “Art is a Lie That Makes Us Realize Truth.” As has become the...

Artistic Director Transition at the Cultural Center 2025

Big Shoes, Grateful Hearts, and a New Chapter Ahead! Farewell Cheryl Bannes & Welcome Megan Shirley-Ross! After 8 years of dedicated service, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will soon bid a fond “Happy Trails!” to Cheryl Bannes, our long-time Artistic...

2025 Great American Think-Off Weekend

32nd Annual Think-Off Debate Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 7pm Held @ NYM School Auditorium Think-Off Kick-Off Friday, June 13 The 2025 Great American Think-Off debate will be held at the New York Mills School Auditorium on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  Doors...