Paint Samson’s Portrait with Ellen Jean Diederich Children’s Painting Class: Painting Samson’s Portrait Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, 5-6:30pm Taught by artist Ellen Jean Diederich For children ages 7-12 Ellen will begin the class by showing the...
The Cultural Center is pleased to announce our Fall 2016 concert series! All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cultural Center’s intimate gallery listening room space (unless noted otherwise). Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Members...
In The Gallery The Art of Labor: Working for a Living September 8th – October 8th Reception Thursday, September 22, 3:30-6:30 It is difficult to separate an American from working. We like to work. Sometimes we are angry, frustrated, and overworked. But at...
Wednesday mornings this Fall Registered yoga instructor Ann Pate returns to the Cultural Center to lead a dedicated group in Senior/Gentle Yoga. Ann’s class focuses on a gentle journey building strength and flexibility through core yoga flows. Class will meet...
The Cultural Center has asked the community to bring splittings of sentimental plants to the Grand Opening of the Barn in the Sculpture Park. Please bring your plant in a pot or similar container. The evening’s bonfire with roasted goodies is BYOC – Bring...
Grand Opening Celebration of The Barn & Sculpture Park 20th Anniversary Saturday, October 1st, 2016 “The Cultural Center’s mission over the past 25 years has been to bring the arts to the rural community; now we have The Barn to bring the rural community to the...
In April, the Cultural Center Gift Store proudly announced its “Artist of the Month” program which features a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented local and regional...
Robin Rozanski fiction writer Robin writes fiction of all lengths, from flash fiction to novels, usually literary in genre. Exploring themes of mortality and humanity through characterizations of illness or physical deformity, occasionally her work tends toward...
Kent DuChaine Friday, September 2nd @7:30pm “An outstanding performance from a consumate professional” -Blues in Britain Magazine Kick off your Labor Day weekend with the return of Kent DuChaine, American blues singer and steel guitarist from Fort Gaines,...
The Little Big Year Kick Off! Tuesday, September 6th 7-8:30pm The Little Big Year is a bird sighting program designed for anyone interested in birding, whether novice or expert–no matter your age or where you live in Minnesota. The group participates in various...
Best of the Selfies August 3rd- September 3rd, 2016 Solo artists Brianna Steinbrink & Maxine Adams, plus e-mail submission selfies As technology grows and creative expression diversifies, the line between artist and participant blurs and new media emerges. But is...
Grace Haverty Watercolor Instructor Growing up in the New York City area afforded Grace the opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Museum of Art as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although she loved art she never even gave a thought to pursuing a career in that...
Nik Nerburn Filmmaker / Photographer Nik is a research-based storyteller, filmmaker and photographer. He is interested in oral histories, vernacular folklore and local legends, being equally informed by documentary journalism and avant-garde forms. His work often...
Puppet Pageant based on tales from the Kalevala Friday, August 19th @7pm After the Corn Feed Dance, music, acting, costume design and performance skills are taught by Anne Sawyer-Aitch, Creative Director and Puppeteer from Minneapolis, who has worked with In the Heart...
In April, the Cultural Center Gift Store proudly announced its “Artist of the Month” program which features a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented local and regional...
2016 Puppet Puppet Pageant Workshop Schedule Workshops For All: (Parents can drop children off) Monday August 8th 9am-Noon Tuesday August 9th 9am-Noon Wednesday August 10th 9am-Noon Thursday August 11th 9am-Noon Friday August 12th 9am-Noon Monday August 15th 9am-Noon...
2016 Cultural Center 8th annual Puppet Pageant Supply, Volunteer, and Sponsor Request The Puppet Pageant is a community theatre production and there are many ways to get involved! Volunteer Opportunities: Sewing: costumes Carpentry: help with stilts, as needed...
JT Thompson Jewelry Maker JT Thompson of jt maui designs is the Cultural Center’s July Artist of the Month! Stop by our gift shop any time for the rest of the month to get 10% off all of JT’s marvelous creations! Minnesota native, Jon “JT”...
Rebecca Yates Erasure Poet Artist in Residence, Rebecca Yates, is a writer and erasure poetry artist living in Minneapolis. Her work has appeared in The Found Poetry Review, Damselfly Press, and Really System, among others. She is the founder of Minneapolis Erasures...
ATTENTION BIRDERS: Free Presentation Thursday, July 21st The Little Big Year is hosting the DNR’s Assistant Wildlife Manager, Blane Klemek, at the Cultural Center in New York Mills on Thursday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Klemek will be making a presentation about...
David Andree Interdisciplinary Landscape Artist David Andree, the Cultural Center’s Artist Retreat Visiting Artist in Residence for the first two weeks of July, is excited to talk transitions, movement, form, and the changing nature of landscape....
Friday, July 8th ~ All Day Event Join us on Main Avenue in front of the Cultural Center for activities from 9am to 4pm! Come into the Center from 2pm-4pm to cool off and view the art and grab a bit of refreshment at the Reception for the Decoy Show &...
The Cultural Center would like to announce the prize winners for the 2016 Regional Adult Exhibition. The four Best in Category awards, given by a jury of local arts professionals, go to: Stegacrane by Tim Cassidy...
Fish House Festival Raffle Tickets For Sale ~Only 290 are sold! ~Low price of $10 ~Comes with free commemorative poster Great Prizes! 1st Prize – 2016 Fish House painted by artists Troy Helget, Bob Johnson, John Peeters, and Pam Robinson 2nd Prize – 2015...
2016 Art in Your Park Schedule Announced! Art in Your Park is back again! Fun art activities are offered on several dates at several times in several parks of several towns! Join us at YOUR park to get in on the good times! Art in Your Park is open to all youth aged...
June 2016 Artist of the Month The Cultural Center is proud to have Shelley Johnson as our June Artist of the Month! Her needlework is featured in the Giftshop with a 10% discount. Shelley moved to West Central Minnesota in 2003 and started knitting in 2004. She...
Summer Yoga is On! Join Emma Olson each week this summer for some relaxing and energizing yoga! Yoga is available every Wednesday in June, July, and August from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Call the Center to answer questions or for details: (218) 385-3339. PLEASE NOTE: Class is...
Intro to Wire Wrapping Sign up by Friday, June 24th for this fun class on Friday, July 1st! Come join JT and Karla, of JT Maui Designs, for an evening of jewelry creation. This class will focus on the wrapping of ‘found’ objects (be it stone, sea glass, or...
10 Honorees were mentioned for the quality of their essays in addition to the four finalists who debated in New York Mills on June 11th. These Honorees were: Cody Atkins, David Bornus, Julie Davis, David Eckel, Don Evans, David Lapakko, Milt Lee, William Matz, Conan...
Income Inequality Threatens Democracy In the 24th annual Great American Think-Off, Sam Dennison of San Francisco, California successfully argued that income inequality does indeed threaten democracy. Silver medalist Alex Liuzzi also gave a convincing argument, but the...
2016 America’s Greatest Thinker Named In the 24th annual Great American Think-Off, Sam Dennison of San Francisco, California successfully argued that income inequality does indeed threaten democracy. Silver medalist Alex Liuzzi also gave a convincing argument,...
The Great American Think-Off 4 Finalist Essays are published on the Cultural Center website here. Click here to read the essays. Congratulations to all the finalists!
Sam Dennison AGREES Income Inequality Threatens Democracy Note: Sam was the winner of the 2016 debate, earning the gold medal and title of America’s Greatest Thinker. Exactly ten years ago, Sam was selected as a finalist in the 2006 Great American Think Off,...
Ten essayists were recognized as Honorable Mentions for the quality of their essays for this year’s Great American Think-Off, in addition to the four finalists who debated in New York Mills on June 11th, 2016. The 2016 Think-Off topic was “Income Inequality...
The 2016 Great American Think-Off live debate is this Saturday, June 11th at 7pm! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW! Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. (No discounts apply.) Attend the live debate and cast your vote to help select America’s Greatest...
The Cultural Center would like to congratulate the 2016 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions. The Committee chose 10 outstanding essays to acknowledge–five arguments for and five arguments against–the proposition: Income Inequality Threatens...
Click here to buy tickets to the Great American Think-Off Debate held Saturday, June 11th, 2016 in the James W. Mann Center for the Performing Arts at the New York Mills Schools. Tickets are still $12 in advance! They will be $15 at the door. No member discounts...
The Cultural Center would like to congratulate the 2016 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions. The Committee chose 10 outstanding essays to acknowledge–five arguments for and five arguments against the proposition: Income Inequality Threatens...
Two Tuesdays June 14th & 21st Knifty Knitters Knitting Class There is nothing in the world like creating something with your own two hands…except maybe creating something with your own two needles! Join these Knifty Knitters in their 2-session knitting class...
Sunday, June 5th @ 7pm at the Finn Creek Museum The Cultural Center and Finn Creek Museum proundly present Haaga Folk Machine in concert! Haaga Folk Machine (HFM) is a Finnish folk trio from Helsinki. Influenced by Finnish folklore, bluegrass, jazz and rock music, the...
Aaron Simmons Concert 4/20/24
Winter/Spring 2024 Workshops @ the Cultural Center
Celebrating Cultures 2024
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