**Some galleries might be closed currently because of COVID-19 and previously scheduled exhibits may also be affected. Please contact the staff of the organization before making plans.
*SMAC Art Gallery
114 N 3rd St, Marshall
January 13 through February 25, 2022: John Sterner of Marshall will be exhibiting his Lakota inspired paintings. John received an Individual Artist grant from SMAC in 2021 to transform ink and marker drawings into larger scale paintings. John said his themes are always related to his journey of self-discovery and his Sicangu Lakota heritage. You can follow John on Instagram under melauha.
Please join us for an artist reception on Thursday, January 13th from 5-7 pm.
The following week, on Thursday January 20th, join us for a Third Thursday Virtual Artist Talk at 5:30 pm via zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86175319236…
Meeting ID: 861 7531 9236, Passcode: 032358
Please let us know of any accommodations needed for you to enjoy any of our events, virtual or in-person: info@swmnarts.org.
Gallery Hours M-F 8 am-12 and 1:00 – 4:30 pm. **Please call ahead or schedule to visit the gallery to ensure we are open. As a safety precaution at this time we have limited staff in-person at the office. Call 800-622-5284 or email info@swmnarts.org
Barn Theatre Art Gallery-Nancy Geiger Event Center
321 4th St SW, Willmar
Contact for more details: 320 235-8560, willmararts@gmail.com, www.willmarareaartscouncil.org.
Or 320-235-9500, info@thebarntheater.com
*Bird Island Cultural Centre
604 Dogwood Avenue, Bird Island
January 15th through February 4, 2022: Michele Steffen, “Portraits, Figures & Fairy Tales”. Artist Reception Saturday, January 15, 1-3 pm.
M-F 10am-5pm and Saturday 1-4 pm.
Contact: 229-220-4232
www.birdislandculture.com, www.facebook.com/birdislandculture, 320-365-1011, Instagram: birdislandculture
Brandenburg Gallery
Gallery Hours: M-F 8 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm. Information at 507-283-1884.
Business, Arts & Recreation Center Library Gallery
1012 5th Ave, Windom
Gallery Hours: M-F 8 am – 5:30 pm. For more information: 507-831-2375 or email barcwindom@windomnet.com. Facebook or BARCWindom.com.
Coffey Contemporary Arts
113 East Main St, Luverne, Minnesota
Gallery Hours: Fri 4-8 pm & Saturday 10 am-8 pm. For more information: (401) 500-3057 or email cca.td4@gmail.com
Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum Gallley
901 1st St S, Dassel
Gallery Hours: T-F 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
http://dassel.com/DAHS/dahs.htm, (320) 275-3077, https://www.facebook.com/DasselHistoryCenter/
Deuschle Studio
1294 131st St, Luverne
Local and regional art, clay classes and studio rental. Clay studio of Jerry Deuschle and jewelry by Kathy Deuschle.
Gallery Hours: TH 5-9 pm, Fri & Sat 2-6 pm and by appointment.
https://deuschlestudio.weebly.com/
Contact: jkdeuschle@yahoo.com
The Founders Gallery
2nd floor in Founders Hall at Southwest State University, 1501 State St, Marshall.
Gallery Hours: M-F 8 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm. Information at 507-537-6266.
Greenwater Garage & Gallery
101 Main St S, New London.
Info at kristin@greenwatergarage.com
*Hutchinson Center for the Arts
15 Franklin St SW, Hutchinson.
December 1st, 2021 through January 15, 2022: Inner Selfie, Outer Selfie. Assemblages from Dan Wahl of Walnut Grove and drawings by Krystl Louwagie of Marshall.
January 25th through March 4, 2022: Annual Community Showcase. Learn more about entering your work. Open House for exhibit on February 5th from 10 am-5 pm.
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm. Info at 320-587-7278 or www.hutchinsonarts.org, or Facebook
Jackson Center for the Arts Gallery
309 2nd St, Jackson
November 1 through December 23: Holiday Market. Just in time for the holidays in downtown Jackson! Unique gifts from area artists, creators and makers.
Gallery Hours: M-F: 2-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-1 pm. Info at 507-849-7415 or www.jacksoncenterforthearts.com, or Facebook.
Java River Cafe
210 S 1st St, Montevideo
Gallery Hours for show: M-Th 7 am- 6 pm, F-Sat. 7 am-8 pm.
More information at 320-269-7106 or click Java River Cafe.
Kandiyohi County Historical Society
610 Highway 71 NE, Willmar
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm. Information at 320-235-1881, kandhist@msn.com or www.kandiyohicountyhistory.com.
Lac qui Parle County Museum Gallery
250 8th Ave, Madison
Hours: May – October M-F: 10 am-4 pm, Sat. 10 am-3pm
November – April: T-F: 10 am-4pm
Info at (320) 598-7678, lqphc.org, lqphistorycenter@lqpco.com Facebook
Listening Stones Farm Gallery
33166 770th Ave, Ortonville
Featuring the Prairie Photography of John G. White.
Hours: Call ahead 320-894-4843 www.johngwhitephotos.com
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*Makers on the Minnesota (KK Berge Gallery & Granite Area Arts Council)
807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls
Main Gallery:
- January 10th through February 12th, 2022: Yellow Medicine East Student Exhibit. Artist reception on Thursday, January 13, 3:30-6 pm.
Gallery & Gift Shop hours M–F 10 am-4 pm, Sat. 10 am – 3 pm. Please call ahead if you plan to visit to ensure the gallery is open, sometimes volunteer staff has to be away from the building. Information at 320-564-4039 or click Granite Area Arts Council.
*Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC)
109 N 3rd St, Marshall
November 9th through January 7th, 2022: Vessels and Shapes-Sculptural Basketry by Trisch Beilke. Artist reception November 11, 2021, 5-7 pm.
January 18th through March 11th, 2022: Brad Hall of Granite Falls exhibiting “Portraits on the Prairie”. Watercolors and lino cut prints. Artist reception January 20, 5-7 pm.
Gallery Hours: T-F 12 – 5:30 pm. Info at 507-532-5463 or www.mafac.net, or Facebook.
Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center
714 13th St, Worthington, MN 56187, USA
Hours: M-F 9 am – 1 pm and for events, (507) 376-9101, showtimenow@frontiernet.net, www.friendsoftheauditorium.com/ , www.facebook.com/memorialauditorium/
*Milan Village Arts School
Junction of MN Highway 7/59 and MN Highway 40, Milan.
For information on upcoming classes call 320-734-4807 or visit www.milanvillageartsschool.org.
Minnesota Machinery Museum
100 N 1st St, Hanley Falls
Permanent collection of rural art.
Hours: May 15 through September 30, M-S 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4:30 pm. Info at 507-768-3522 or www.mnmachinerymuseum.com
Nobles County Art Center
407 12th St, Worthington
Gallery Hours: M-F 12-3 pm. Call 507-372-8245, email noblearts@vastbb.net, or visit Nobles County Art Center or Facebook for more information.
Potato Eaters Gallery
330 Litchfield Ave SW, Willmar
Call 320-237-4148 or email potatoeatersgallery@yahoo.com for exact hours and information. Normally open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, or by appointment.
Redwood Falls Public Library
Meeting Room
509 S Lincoln St, Redwood Falls
www.tatankaarts.org or Facebook, Library Hours: M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm. 507-627-8650 www.redwoodfallslibrary.org, or Facebook.
Re-Vamped Art Studio
214 E Main St, Pipestone.
(507) 825-0042.
Ridgewater College Gallery (Hutchinson)
Adjacent to Commons, 2 Century Avenue SE, Hutchinson
The Ridgewater Fine Art Gallery is located inside the commons, on the Hutchinson Campus. Open 8 to 5 Monday-Friday. Parking is available for visitors near the entrance. For more information contact Gallery Curator Andrew Nordin at Andrew.nordin@ridgewater.edu.
Ridgewater College Gallery (Willmar)
Building F, Upper Level, 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar
The Ridgewater Fine art gallery is located near the Theatre in the Fine Art Building of the Willmar Campus. Open 8 to 5 Monday-Friday. Parking is available for visitors nearby.
For more information contact Andrew.nordin@ridgewater.edu
Click for more info on Ridgewater Galleries or call 320-222-5200.
Robert Remick Gallery/Cottonwood County Historical Society
812 Fourth Avenue, Windom.
Gallery Hours: M-F 8 am- 4 pm, Sat 10 am – 4 pm. For more info, call 507-831-1134 or email cchs@windomnet.com
The Smallest Art Gallery
118 2nd St NW, Ortonville.
For more information: 320-226-8213, www.thesmallestartgallery.com, or www.facebook.com/smallestartgallery
William Whipple Gallery
In Bellows Academic Center 291 at Southwest Minnesota State University Art Museum, Marshall.
M-Th 8 am-11 pm, F 8 am-4:30 pm
Sat. 11 am-6 pm, Sun. 2 pm-11 pm. Closed holidays and academic breaks.
Call 507-537-6266 or visit SMSU Galleries for more information.
*Willmar Education and Arts Center (WEAC)
511 5th St SW, Willmar.
Through January 31st, 2022: “A Retrospect of My Art” by Bonnie Smith. Artist reception Thursday, January 13, 4-5:30 pm.
Gallery hours were M-F 8 am- 4 pm, and during events. Info at 320-235-8560 or willmarareaartscouncil.org, Willmararts@gmail.com
*Indicates the project was funded in part with with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund, and a grant from the McKnight Foundation.