14th Annual Community Theater Event Friday 8/18/23 @ NYM Corn Feed Saturday 8/19/23 @ Finn Creek Fest Workshops begin Mon, Aug 7, 2023! The Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish national epic poem, the...
Live Auction & Raffle Tickets NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Rain Delay Extends Auction & Raffle to July 21, 2023 The 9th Annual Fish House Festival on Friday, July 7, 2023 was a grand success! It was a beautiful day of artists painting, creating, and selling in the...
Call for Performing Artists Public Welcome + Invited Enjoy Open Mic + Food Truck Presented by Elevate, NYM Regional Cultural Center, NYM Civic & Commerce Free to Attend & Open to ALL! Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and food at the New...
National Night Out 2023 Tuesday, August 1st 4PM – 6PM Free & Open to ALL! Join the Cultural Center, the NYM Public Library, NYM Public Works, NYM Police Department, and Roots & Wings Forest School from 4-6PM on National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1,...
9th Annual Festival Friday, July 7, 2023 Held in conjunction with Lund Mania festivities in New York Mills Come join the fun of artists painting in the street, outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, youth decoy painting, vendors, food, and live music by Darren Quam,...
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Now Hiring Program Specialist Join our Creative Team! HELP WANTED! Join our creative team! Primary duties include gallery store and memberships, plus events, customer service, and other duties as assigned. Must be...
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, Perham, and Wadena this summer! Join us in the great...
30th Annual Great American Think-Off Congratulations to all four finalists! Read the winning essays below The four finalists for the 2023 Great American Think-Off are (in alphabetical order): Gretchen Mayer of Mansfield, SD; Douglas McClain of Fergus Falls, MN; Allen...
Live Music + Wood Fire Pizza! Thursday, June 22 Music Starts @ 7:30PM Wood Fire Pizza @ 5:30PM Back by popular demand is the Dylan Doyle Band on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.! And, joining us from Detroit Lakes, we are thrilled to welcome Wood Fire Pizza and...
Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 5-7PM Instructor Cheryl Bannes Beginners Level Exploratory Workshop Create your own unique work of art! This is a beginner workshop to learn and play with watercolor paints and pencils. This two-hour workshop is designed to give you a taste...
30th Annual Think-Off Debate Saturday, June 10, 2023 @ 7pm Held @ NYM School Auditorium 2023 Think-Off Kicks-Off Friday, June 9 The 2023 Great American Think-Off debate will be held at the New York Mills School Auditorium on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. ...
30th Annual Great American Think-Off Philosophy Essay/Debate Contest Live Debate June 10, 2023 New York Mills, MN—May 1, 2023—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announces four finalists from the essay contest portion of the 30th Annual Great American...
Live Classical Music @ the Cultural Center Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 7:30 Plus Community Residency Outreach Our 2023 Spring Concert Series wraps up with Sonora Winds live in concert! Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style gallery space on...
Window to the World Travel Experience to Spain & Portugal April 12-23, 2024 UPDATE 6/7/23: THIS WINDOW TO THE WORLD TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED (DID NOT MEET MINIMUM TRAVELER REQUIREMENT). STAY TUNED — OTHER PLANS IN THE WORKS!...
“The Only Home We’ve Known” Annual Adult Regional Show In the Gallery May 3 – June 24, 2023 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce the 2023 theme for its Annual Adult Regional Gallery Show: The Only Home We’ve Known. This...
Annual Review of 2022 Impact & Financials A Look Ahead to 2023 & Beyond Open to the Public, Free to Attend & All are Welcome Join the Cultural Center Board of Directors and Staff at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center...
Live Music @ the Cultural Center Saturday, April 22, 2023 Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Our 2023 Spring Concert Series continues with Eric Peltoniemi live in concert! Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style gallery space on Saturday, April 22,...
Annual Minnesota State High School League Art Show Region 6A North Featuring Top Student Artwork April 12-26, 2023 Open to All! The Cultural Center is honored to once again host the annual Minnesota State High School League Arts Festival for Region 6A North. This show...
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Cultural Center Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by anytime for photo ops! Need a place for Prom Photos? Stop by the Cultural Center Gallery and take some fun Prom photos on Saturday, April 29, 2023, anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00...
One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within Performance by Valerie David Friday, June 2, 2023 @ 6PM One woman’s courage, strength, and humor through three cancer battles propel her to defy the odds, smash cancer, and to never stop giving up hope! All are invited...
Community Art & Cultural Exchange Co-Presented with Niijii Radio Wednesday, May 31, 2023 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ NYM Sculpture Park / Barn All are invited to Celebrating Cultures, a family-friendly community art and cultural exchange event! Join us at the New...
30th Annual Great American Think-Off Philosophy essay & debate competition Essays due April 1st The Great American Think-Off, now in its 30th year, is an annual philosophy contest held in New York Mills, MN (population 1,295), and hosted by the New York Mills...
In the Gallery: ‘Heavy Metals’ March 8 – April 8, 2023 Reception Fri, March 17 @ 4-6PM All are invited to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery to see the gallery exhibit Heavy Metals featuring metal artists including sculptors,...
GMB Returns to NYM! Friday, April 14, 2023 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM Our 2023 Spring Concert Series continues with Good Morning Bedlam, back by popular demand! Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style gallery space on Friday, April 14, 2023. Once...
Arts Learning Opportunities! 3rd Wednesdays @ 10:30AM No experience necessary Come learn with us! The Cultural Center is excited to announce its new “Wednesday Workshops” series for 2023! On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, the Cultural Center will hold...
Arts Midwest Folkefest is produced by Arts Midwest with generous support from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies and in partnership with Minnesota State Arts Board. The digital residency is also supported by the American Scandinavian Foundation. In 2020, the Cultural...
Live Music @ the Cultural Center Friday, March 24, 2023 Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Celebrating the Local with Blue Red Roses! Our 2023 Winter/Spring Concert Series continues with Blue Red Roses from Battle Lake, MN. Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate...
Piano/Voice Song Recital Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. Amber Sazama & Lisa Winter Held @ St. Peter’s Church, NYM COMMUNITY EVENT: Local musicians Amber Sazama (soprano) and Lisa Winter (piano) will present a recital on Friday, March 31st at 7:00...
In the Gallery February 1 – March 4, 2023 Artist Jon Solinger Photographs & Interviews Reception Fri, March 3 @ 4-6PM All are invited to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery to see the gallery exhibit Deep Roots: Sustaining a Living Community...
Live Music in Rural MN Unique Listening Room Space Open to ALL! The Cultural Center is pleased to present our 2023 Winter/Spring Concert Series! We look forward to bringing live music back to our unique, intimate listening-room-style space in our visual arts gallery....
Youth Ballet Classes Return! 12-week Session: Wednesdays February 22 – May 17, 2023* We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet Classes through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons...
Live Music @ the Cultural Center Saturday, February 18, 2023 Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Get Tickets Today! Back by popular demand! Announcing Corey Medina & Brothers’ much-anticipated return to the Cultural Center. Our 2023 Winter/Spring Concert Series kicks...
Live Music @ the Cultural Center Saturday, February 25, 2023 Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Introducing Surge and the Swell Our 2023 Winter/Spring Concert Series continues with Surge and the Swell! Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style...
30th Annual Great American Think-Off Question Announced January 1 Essays Due April 1 Finalists Announced May 1 Live Debate June 10, 2023 The Great American Think-Off, now in its 30th year, is an annual philosophy contest held in New York Mills, MN (population 1,294),...
30 Years on Main Ave in NYM 2022 Impact & Looking Ahead to 2023 Help us celebrate: become a sustaining member or make a year-end gift today! Thank you for making it all possible! We are dedicated to being your source for art, culture, creativity, connections, and...
In the Gallery December 7 – 31, 2022 Reception Fri, Dec 16 @ 4-6PM Window to the World Exhibit The Cultural Center in New York Mills’ current gallery show features photos from Finland as seen through the eyes of local travelers. “Photos from Finland” is on...
Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering Weekly on Thursdays Now 2 Hours! 5:00 – 7:00 pm All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the beautiful Cultural Center Gallery...
Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays @ noon $10 fee for supplies Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the...
Second Annual Online Auction Featuring arts, crafts & unique finds! Nov. 30 – Dec 9, 2022 Ends Friday, December 9 @ noon (CST)! Our annual Winter Fundraiser on November 30th was fun and successful — THANKS to all who attended! Did you miss it??...
Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays from 12-1pm $5 fee for supplies Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m.,...
Aaron Simmons Concert 4/20/24
Winter/Spring 2024 Workshops @ the Cultural Center
Art for Lunch 2024
Open Mic is BACK this Spring 2024!
Spring 2024 Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center
2024 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series
2024 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
New York Mills Welcoming Communities 2024
Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2024
In the Gallery: Borgreen’s Butenhoff Boys – March 2024
Corey Medina & Brothers Return to NYM 4/12/24
“The Night Before Gettysburg” Performance 3/6/24
POSTPONED: Puzzle Party FUNdraiser
Ruckus in the Bearbrush Concert 3/23/24
Good Morning Bedlam Concert 3/2/24 – POSTPONED
Comedians Jason Schommer & Jodie Maruska 2/10/24
In the Gallery: Local Legends – Feb 2024
Dennis Warner in New York Mills January 2024
The Eclectics Bluegrass Concert 12/8/23
2023 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
2023 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2023 Great American Think-Off Finalists Announced
2023 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2022 Great American Think-Off Results