*SMAC Art Gallery
May 10th through June 29th: Gregory Harp photography series, Sacred Places: Churches in Kandiyohi County. This exhibit is a result of a SMAC Art Project grant in which Kandiyohi Historical Society (KCUS) worked with artist Gregory Harp, of New London, to photograph 24 Kandiyohi County Churches. The photographs were printed and mounted by West Central Printing of Willmar and in May of 2016 the KCHS hosted an exhibit and artist reception for the project, in the hopes that this exhibit may now travel and educate the public on what Kandiyohi county has to offer!
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.
www.birdislandculture.com, www.facebook.com/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
May 5th, 2018: Tom Nelson, stained glass artist from Dassel.
June 2, 2018: Photographer Jeff peller
Gallery Hours: T-F 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
http://dassel.com/DAHS/dahs.htm, (320) 275-3077, https://www.facebook.com/DasselHistoryCenter/
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.
May 1 through May 31, 2018: Annual Youth Art Exhibition. This exhibit features the artworks of students from Hutchinson and surrounding area Public, Charter, and Private Schools, as well as home school children. If you would like to participate please contact Lisa at director@hutchinsonarts.org. k-8 Artist Reception on Thursday, May 10, 4-6 pm. 9-12th Artist Reception on Tuesday, May 22, 4-6 pm.
June 11 through July 31, 2018: Webs. Hives. Nests. Three distinct artistic voices exploring themes of ecology and nature: Print maker Laura Corcoran (St. Paul, MN), encaustic painter and object maker Tammi Joy Parsons (Spicer, MN), and contemporary quilter Sharon Rotz (Litchfield, MN). Audiences will be captivated by the richness and mastery of how each artist uses her material to build compelling stories of human connection to the natural world. Artist reception on June 22, 5-6:60 pm. An informal gallery conversation with artists will be held during the opening reception.
www.hutchinsonarts.org/contact/gallery/
Gallery Hours: M-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
May-June 2018: David Strom, paintings.
Gallery Hours: M, W, F: 2-5 pm, T, Th: 10 am-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
May 14th through June 30, 2018: Charles Freiss of Marshall, Photographic Art: Constructing a View. Artist reception Thursday, May 17th from 7-9 pm.
July 2nd through August 15th, 2018: Art Norby of New London, Paintings and Sculpture, A Few of my Favorite Things. Artist reception Thursday, July 5 from 7-9 pm.
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
May 6 through June 30th, 2018: Inspiration through the Lens. Artists reception May 6 from 12-4 pm.
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
Through June 8, 2018: Nature Inspired, fiber art by Sharon Rotz.
Gallery Hours: T-F 12 – 5:30 pm. Info at 507-532-5463 or www.mafac.net, or Facebook.
*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
June: Join Nobles county for their first annual Silent Art Auction with a closing reception on June 24th from 2-4 pm. All auction pieces will be available for viewing and bidding throughout the month of June. Final bids will be accepted during the closing reception.
July-August, 2018: Jerry Deuschle will display his ceramics during July and August, the show titled “Then and Now” will encompass Jerry’s recent as well as past works. The opening reception will be held Sunday, July 1st from 2-4 pm.
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
April 3rd through May 31, 2018: Tatanka Arts Presents Wildlife Paintings by John BuckleyJohn Buckley, aka The Old Coot, is a self taught watercolor artist. He talks of his fascination with wildlife, especially waterfowl, since age 8 watching the fall migration flights. He started hunting in high school. In the late 60s, at age 40, John’s love of wildlife inspired him to paint his memories from the field. His work is well known in Southwestern MN. This exhibit is sponsored by Tatanka Arts and the Redwood Falls Library.
June 1 through August 31, 2018: Tatanka Arts Presents The Next Generation, Artwork by Steven Leske & Megan Riley. These two young artists graduated from Redwood Area High School and have developed impressive skill and individual style in their respective art mediums. The display runs through the summer of 2018. Artist reception on Thursday, June 7 from 5-7 pm in the Library Meeting Room. This exhibit is sponsored by Tatanka Arts and the Redwood Falls Library.
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.
Click for more info Ridgewater Galleries or call 320-234-8500.
Ridgewater College Gallery (Willmar)
Building F, Upper Level, 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar.
Click for more info Ridgewater Galleries or call 320-222-5200.
Robert Remick Gallery/Cottonwood County Historical Society
812 Fourth Avenue, Windom.
May 6 through September 1, 2018: Tamara Carter, Minnesota Memories. Artist reception Sunday, May 6 from 2-4 pm with artist talk at 3 pm. The exhibit features 30 quilts by Mountain Lake native Tamara Carter, who now resides in Alexandria, Virginia. She is an award winning quilter, author, historian, researcher and activist. Through quilting she expresses her love of the Minnesota prairie and woodlands as well as telling stories about hidden histories and ordinary people. The exhibit runs from May 6 – September 1, 2018.
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.
Saturday, June 9th, 2018: Big Stone Lake Regional Art crawl from 9-5 pm. Kathleen Marihart and Corina Kells will be located at The Smallest Art Gallery.
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.
*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.