Elevate Exploratory: Watercolor 101

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...

2023 Great American Think-Off Weekend

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. ...

2023 Great American Think-Off Finalists Announced

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...

Sonora Winds Concert and Residency May 2023

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: Spain & Portugal 2024 – POSTPONED

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!...

2023 Adult Regional Art Show: “The Only Home We’ve Known”

“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...

2023 Annual Meeting & 2022 Annual Report

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...

Eric Peltoniemi Concert 4/22/23

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,...

2023 MSHSL Visual Arts Exhibition

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...

2023 DIY Prom Photos @ the Cultural Center!

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...

Performance: Valerie David: The Pink Hulk 6/2/23

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...

Celebrating Cultures 2023

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...

In the Gallery: ‘Heavy Metals’ March 8 – April 8, 2023

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,...

Good Morning Bedlam Concert 4/14/23

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...

NEW in 2023: Wednesday Workshops

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 Goes Virtual in 2021 with Kardemimmit

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...

Blue Red Roses Concert 3/24/23

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...

Deep Roots: Sustaining a Living Community

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...

2023 Winter/Spring Concert Series

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....

Winter/Spring 2023 Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center

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...

Corey Medina & Brothers Return to NYM February 18, 2023!

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...

Surge and the Swell Concert February 25, 2023

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...

2023 Great American Think-Off Question Announced

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),...

2022 Year in Review – Join Us in 2023!

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...

‘Photos From Finland’ Gallery Exhibit

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...

Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2023

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...

Art for Lunch 2023

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...

2022 Online Auction

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??...

Art for Lunch 2022

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.,...

Fall 2022 Workshops @ the Cultural Center

Arts Learning Workshops Monthly Opportunities for All Create, Explore, Learn & Grow Join us this Fall 2022! Join us for these arts learning experiences at the Cultural Center this Fall!  Workshops take place in the main floor Cultural Center Gallery and are open...

Longest Night Music Festival 2022

Annual Winter Solstice Celebration of Local Musicians + Community Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Begins @ 7pm FREE to attend & open to ALL! All are welcome to join us for our winter solstice celebration of local musicians and community connections held annually on...

Fall 2022 Concert Series

Live Music in Rural MN In Unique Gallery Space Variety of Music Genres Open to ALL! The Cultural Center is pleased to present our 2022 Fall Concert Series! We look forward to bringing live music back to our unique, intimate listening-room style space in our visual...

2022 Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale

13th Annual Artist Bazaar Fri Nov 25 – Sat Dec 3, 2022 Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Specials Nov 25 & 26! Stock Up Sale Dec 2 & 3! All are invited to our 13th annual Artist Bazaar held in our beautiful historic gallery space!  We are...

Give to the Max Day 2022

Minnesota’s Giving Holiday! Donate Online Nov 1 – 17, 2022 Our 2022 Goal: 30 Donors to Celebrate 30 Years! #GTMD22 is a full day dedicated to supporting MN non-profits and schools #GiveWhereYouLiveMN #IgniteGenerosity Give to the Max is a statewide...

Annual Winter Fundraiser: Gather, Support, Connect!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Held @ NYM City Hall Ballroom During NYM Tree Festival All are invited to our annual Winter Fundraiser at the City Hall Ballroom during the Community Christmas Tree Festival on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 from...

Celebrating 30 Years on Main Avenue in 2022

NYMRCC Celebrates 30 Years on Main Avenue in New York Mills! Gallery Exhibit Nov 9 – Dec 3, 2022 Celebration Event Sat, Nov 19th All are Welcome! We’ve come a long way since opening our doors in 1992! All are invited to join us in celebrating THIRTY YEARS...

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra Concert 10/27/22

Live Music @ the Cultural Center Thursday October 27, 2022 Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Get Tickets Today! High energy & amazing musicianship in a fusion of “newgrass” + rock Our 2022 Fall Concert Series continues at the Cultural Center with Galactic...

2022 Community Kids’ Halloween Party

Saturday, October 29, 2022 @ 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Held @ NYM Cultural Center For children age 10 & under Join us at the Cultural Center for a FREE Kid’s Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 from noon-3pm. Costumes encouraged!  Make and take...

Curtis & Loretta Album Release Tour Concert 11/3/22

Thursday, November 3, 2022 Concert begins @ 7:30 p.m. Original Folk Music @ NYM Cultural Center The Cultural Center is thrilled to welcome Curtis and Loretta back to New York Mills for an Album Release Tour Concert on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. You may...