2014 Think-Off question released

Love or fear:  which motivates us more? The 2014 Great American Think-OffTM releases its 22nd annual philosophy question:  “love or fear: which motivates us more?”  Submit a short essay making your best argument about this question and participate in this annual...

December 2013 Visiting Artist

Visiting artist Macelle Mahala is a writer and interdisciplinary theatre and performance artist who currently resides in Stockton, CA. She grew up in the Bemidji area and recalls coming to Cultural Center events with her parents as a teenager. Macelle has worked with...

Gift Store Holiday Hours & Year-End SALE!

Thanks to all of our customers who attended our 5th Annual Artist Bazaar and 3rd Annual Stock-Up Sale this year. We appreciate the support and are already working on making next year’s events even better! If you missed these events, don’t worry, we have...

Hostile Neighbor Project

Barbara Claussen’s art project to help heal hostile neighbor relations Do you have a hostile neighbor?  There is art for that! Barbara, recipient of a 2013 Artist Initiatve grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, explores unusual and sometimes humorous...

McKnight touring ceramics exhibit

Northern Clay Center Four McKnight Artists This traveling exhibit includes work by Edith Garcia of Los Angeles, California; Brian Boldon of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ursula Hargens of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Janet William of Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom.   The...

Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm These three images show some of the wonderful items for bidding at this year’s annual fundraiser.  The basket from Senegal was donated by Gus and Betty Ziegler, the knitted chair was made and donated by the Monday...

Saana Ensemble Friday, December 6th

Finnish language songs from 5 gifted vocalists Saana Ensemble, a five-voice ensemble performing Finnish music, will give a concert at the Center at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 6th.  Tickets are available by calling 218-385-3339.  Admission is $12 advance reservation...

5th Annual Artist Gift Bazaar

5 days to shop: Dec 10 – 14, 2013 The 5th Annual Artist Gift Bazaar will be held Tuesday, December 10th – Saturday December 14th, 2013. On Tuesday-Friday we will be open 10am-5pm and on Saturday from 10am-3pm. The Artist Bazaar features local and regional...

3rd Annual Stock-Up Sale & Open House

Save the date and join us on Friday, December 13th, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for our BEST DISCOUNTS OF THE YEAR at our 3rd annual Stock-Up Sale! Buy 1-2 items, get 10% OFF! Buy 3-4 items, get 15% OFF! Buy 5+ items, get 20% OFF! PLUS, Cultural Center members get their...

Holiday Craft Activity for Kids

During Santa Day at Christmas Tree Festival On December 7, 2013 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. the Cultural Center will provide a fun button craft activity for children while they wait for their turn to talk to Santa during his visit in New York Mills.  This event is free of...