*SMAC Art Gallery
November 1st through December 21st, 2018: Nicholas Schleif of Milroy. Non-traditional portrait paintings. Nicholas was born and raised in Comfrey, MN and attended college at SMSU for a degree in Fine Art with a studio focus. You are invited to join SMAC at Nicholas artist reception on Thursday, November 1st from 5-7 pm. Visit with the artist, enjoy live music from Tommy Rexx of Wood Lake and light refreshments!
January 10th through March 1, 2019: Lois Haak of Echo, prints. Lois received a SMAC Individual Developing Artist grant to work on exploring printmaking techniques that did not require a press. You are invited to join us for an artist reception from 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 10th. Live entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Visit the gallery M-F 8 am-12 and 1:00 – 4:30 pm.
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.
For more info, call 320-235-9500 or email info@thebarntheater.com
TheBarnTheatre.com, or Facebook.
Bird Island Cultural Centre
604 Dogwood Avenue, Bird Island.
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun by appointment (call 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.
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 10th through January 11th, 2018: Sculptures by Jason Ramey. Artist reception on December 13, 5:30-7 pm.
January 21st through March 8, 2019: “We Are What We Make”, various artists and makers in the Hutchinson community.
www.hutchinsonarts.org/contact/gallery/
Gallery Hours: T-Th 10 am-5 pm, Fri. 12-4 pm. Info at 320-587-7278 or www.hutchinsonarts.org, or Facebook
Jackson Center for the Arts Gallery
309 2nd St, Jackson
November & December: Holiday Market. Find unique items for purchase 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.
*KK Berge Gallery-Granite Area Arts Council
807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls
November 19th through December 31st, 2018: Christmas Market: a variety of artists showcasing unique gifts for Christmas. Shop from local artists at this very special event! Artists include: Tamara Isfeld, Jean Menden, Olga Krasvoka, Claire Swanson, Gene Stukel, Joe Hauger, Melanie Gabbert-Gatchell, and Jess Gorman.
Gallery & Gift Shop hours M–F 1-4 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.
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
*Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC)
109 N 3rd St, Marshall
November 27th through January 4: Wendy Lee paintings, “Where There is Truth, There is Life”. Portrait and figure based paintings. Artist reception December 1, 2-4 pm.
February 19th through March 29, 2019: Laura Migliorino, photography. Laura says, “My work has a long history of capturing the relationship between people and the environments they live in. The intimate nature of housing, shelter, and living environment is so essential to how one is defined, that it cannot be separated. The work explores the symbiotic and perplex relationship between people and their homes. This series ‘Absentia: Abandoned Past’ explores spaces in a state of abandonment or unexpected departure, creating a feeling of being animated and inhabited but absent at the same time.” Artist reception on February 23 from 2-4 pm.
There will also be an Ekphrastic Poetry call for entries inspired by 2 of the paintings in this exhibit. Please stay tuned for details.
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
November 2nd through December 27th, 2018: Holiday Show & Sale.
Join in the Annual Holiday Show and Sale of Handmade items
Some featured artists include: Tom Ling, Chad Balster, Kimberly Jansen-Kooistra, Jerry Deuschle, Kathy Deuschle, Hank Hall, Nan Karr Kaufenberg, Margaret Vyskocil, Paul Swanson, Patrick Boe, Adrienne Herbert
Gallery Hours: M-F 12-2:30 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
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.
Through December 21, 2018: Chris Rackley presents “There is no conflict” on the Hutchinson campus until December 21st. Large graphite drawings accentuate the video projection and Tv multi-media installation in Which Rackley is playing with ideas about the psyche and self, by using the story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from the Empire Strikes Back, of Star Wars lore. See for yourself the incredible detail and precision in which he presents these narratives about loss and conflict and identity.
January 14th through February 15th, 2019: Betsy Ruth Byers presents “Migration.” Her large scale Oil paintings and small watercolors illustrate an amazing dialogue about landscape, climate change, and the terrible beauty of melting glaciers.
Click for more info Ridgewater Galleries or call 320-234-8500.
Ridgewater College Gallery (Willmar)
Building F, Upper Level, 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar.
Through December 21st, 2018: Betsy Ruth Byers presents “Migration.” Her large scale Oil paintings and small watercolors illustrate an amazing dialogue about landscape, climate change, and the terrible beauty of melting glaciers.
January 14th through February 15th, 2019: Chris Rackley presents “There is no conflict” on the Hutchinson campus until December 21st. Large graphite drawings accentuate the video projection and Tv multi-media installation in Which Rackley is playing with ideas about the psyche and self, by using the story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from the Empire Strikes Back, of Star Wars lore. See for yourself the incredible detail and precision in which he presents these narratives about loss and conflict and identity.
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
Tokheim Pottery
Gallery located at: 2057 361st Ave, Dawson.
Visit www.tokheim-stoneware.com for more info about the gallery or call 320-769-2142 or email info@tokheim-stoneware.com.
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)
611 5th St SW, Willmar.
Gallery hours are 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.