Let your voice be heard! Vote by December 27, 2021 The question with the most votes WINS! The Great American Think-Off committee has met and selected three choices as possibilities for the 29th annual Great American Think-Off question. Just to shake things up a bit...
Artist Brett Lysne Former Artist-in-Residence December 1 – 31, 2021 Gallery Open to All All are invited to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery during the month of December 2021 to see artwork by Brett Lysne. The Gallery is always free to see and open...
Gather, Connect, Give to the MAX! #GTMD21 is a full day dedicated to supporting MN non-profits and schools #GiveWhereYouLiveMN #IgniteGenerosity Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota. This...
12th Annual Artist Bazaar EXTENDED to Sat, Nov 27! Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Specials! All are invited to our 12th annual Artist Bazaar held in our beautiful historic gallery space! We are thrilled to once again host this annual artist event to bring...
Artist-in-Residence Nov/Dec 2021 Meet & Greet 11/26/21 @ noon Visiting artist Charvis Harrell is a painter from Macon, Georgia. He is the Cultural Center’s artist-in-residence November – December 4, 2021. We are so pleased to welcome Charvis to New...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Held @ NYM City Hall Ballroom During NYM Tree Festival Our annual Winter Fundraiser is BACK! After taking 2020 off, we are excited to return to the City Hall Ballroom during the Community Christmas Tree Festival...
Celebrate the holidays with us! Featuring Irish music & dancers Thursday, December 2, 2021 Concert begins 7:30 p.m. Join us at the Cultural Center for this festive holiday concert experience with Ring of Kerry on Thursday, December 2, 2021! “Ring of Kerry gave us...
Explore the Culinary Arts Tuesday, November 16, 2021 @ 6:30 PM PLUS, Artist Bazaar Preview! Join us for wine, cheese, and holiday shopping! Join Cassie Hahn (The Otter Supper Club) and Laura Botten (Small Lot MN) for an evening of Wine & Cheese Pairing 101 at the...
Saturday, October 30, 2021 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Held @ NYM Cultural Center For children under age 10 Join us at the Cultural Center for a FREE Kid’s Halloween Party on Saturday, October 30th from 1-3pm! Make and take crafts, Halloween themed games, costume...
Learn About Alcohol Inks Local Artist Sue Kelseim Fall 2021 Workshops The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to host artist Sue Kalseim as she presents two Alcohol Ink Workshops, on Saturday October 23 and Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 5pm to 7pm,...
Live Music @ NYMRCC Amanda Standalone + Special Guests Dave Virnala & Michael Strike Friday, October 29 @ 7:30PM $10 adults | $5 students All are invited to this concert by Amanda Standalone along with special guests Dave Virnala & Michael Strike at the...
Friday, October 22, 2021 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music & Storytelling @ NYM Cultural Center The Cultural Center is pleased to welcome Zeitgeist back to New York Mills for this unique and thrilling music and storytelling experience: Crocus Hill Ghost Story. A...
Chris Koza returns to NYM Friday, November 5, 2021 Music begins @ 7:30 p.m. Chris Koza is a performing artist who utilizes his comforting and raw vocals to sway you into his compositions. A composer and performer, originally from the Pacific Northwest, Chris is...
Win a Handmade MN Quilt Tickets just $5 each Thanks to Mellie Peach for creating & donating this beautiful work of art! On display now in the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery is our 2021 Minnesota Quilt, hand made by the one and only Mellie Peach! ...
NYC Soprano in NYM October 2021 Concert 10/13/21 Workshops 10/21 & 10/23 Private Voice Lessons too! Come meet our current Artist in Residence, Tiffanie Trujillo, a soprano from New York, during several opportunities during her residency this month (October 2021)....
In the Gallery September 8 – October 2, 2021 Reception Saturday, October 2 Learn about Minnesota’s Native History Join us at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center this month and be immersed in the history of the lands that we call home. This exhibit...
Second Thursdays from 12-1pm $5 fee for supplies Add creativity to your day! Art for Lunch returns for Fall 2021! Join us for this monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of each month from...
In the Gallery Four Generations of Artists August 4 – September 4, 2021 Reception August 7, 2021 We are proud to announce our newest gallery exhibit featuring the work of four generations of one family of artists in the gallery August 4 through Sept 4, 2021. An...
National Night Out Tuesday, August 3, 2021 4PM – 6PM Free & Open to ALL! Join us at the Cultural Center in New York Mills from 4-6PM on National Night Out for a variety of fun community activities! Event activities will be held both indoors and outdoors on...
12th Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant Fri, Aug 20 @ NYM Corn Feed Sat, Aug 21 @ Finn Creek Fest Workshops begin Mon, Aug 9, 2021! The Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish national epic poem, The Kalevala. This...
Annual Decoy Show and Wildlife Exhibit Brad Anderson Photography Fish decoys by Larry Lange, Brad Lange, and John Peeters July 7-31, 2021 We are proud to feature in our Gallery the wildlife photographs of Brad Anderson of Ottertail and fish decoys by Larry Lange, Brad...
28th Great American Think-Off Congratulations to all 4 finalists! Read the winning essays below The four finalists for the 2021 Great American Think-Off are (in alphabetical order): AJ Gil of Atlanta, GA; Angela Stehr of St. Paul, MN; Bill Sutherland of Eden Prairie,...
28th Great American Think-Off Announcing Honorable Mentions Read Essays Below In 2021 the Think-Off Committee selected four honorable mentions, two on each side of the question: Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules? The 2021 Honorable Mention...
Greater Minnesota organizations announced for RaiseMN Campaign Institute, June 30, 2021 GiveMN is excited to announce 14 organizations across Greater Minnesota with whom we will be partnering with as part of the current Campaign Institute! The nonprofits taking part...
7th Annual Festival Friday, July 9, 2021 Held in conjunction with NYM Summer Celebration and Lund Mania Fishing Tournament! Come join the fun of artists painting in the street, outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, youth decoy painting, food, drinks & music, PLUS decoy...
Playing by the Rules WINS! Dan Tschida of Minneapolis, MN wins 28th Annual Great American Think-Off philosophical debate in New York Mills, MN Tschida defeated AJ Gil of Atlanta, GA in the final round of debate on Saturday, June 12, 2021, successfully arguing his...
Live Music Outdoors! Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 7:30 PM Join us at the New York Mills Sculpture Park / The Barn located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 67 in New York Mills on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. for a fun & festive evening of live...
28th Annual Think-Off Saturday, June 12, 2021 @ 7pm Held @ NYM School Auditorium Reception to follow @ Cultural Center The 2021Think-Off debate will be held at the New York Mills School Auditorium on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open to the public at...
Free art for kids Join us in your parks Dates & locations vary The Cultural Center’s ‘Art in Your Park’ program returns to YOUR parks in New York Mills and Wadena this summer! Join us in the great outdoors for a variety of fun art projects for...
Youth Ballet Classes Return! Fall 2021 6-week Session September 8 – October 13 We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with Roots & Wings Wellness at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons this this...
Community Art Event Wednesday, June 2, 2021 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. @ NYM Sculpture Park / Barn Spring into Summer with the Cultural Center and many artist, business, and community partners at this fun and family-friendly community art event! Join us at the New York...
In the Gallery Photography by Jamie Robertson Free to See & Open to All Now through May 22, 2021 Artist Reception Friday, May 7 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is featuring in its gallery the photographs of Jamie Robertson of Wadena, MN from April 21...
28th Great American Think-Off Philosophy Essay Contest Live Debate June 12, 2021 These four writers were selected as the top essayists answering the 28th annual Think-Off question, “Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules?” These four...
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Join us for a Day of Poetry on Wednesday, April 7 at the Cultural Center! 5-6 pm: OPEN MIC for all poets and spoken word artists. 6-7 pm: Artist in residence Tim Rogers will present a live reading of his work, with an...
Join the UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) for a series of workshops that dive deep into action you can take to create a welcoming community in Greater Minnesota. Hear from community leaders, businesses, and arts and cultural...
The New York Mills Arts Retreat is currently accepting applications for August – December 2021 artist residencies. The Arts Retreat program offers self-funded 2-6 week solo residencies for selected artists in all disciplines. A small house and studio access are...
2021 Great American Think-Off Essays due April 1st The Great American Think-Off, now in its 28th year, is an annual philosophy contest held in New York Mills, MN (population 1,224), and hosted by the Cultural Center in New York Mills. This year’s question once again...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 @ 5:30pm Join the Cultural Center Board of Directors and Staff at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC). All are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting! The agenda will include: 2020 Annual...
Spring 2021 Workshops Join us for these arts learning experiences at the Cultural Center this Spring! COVID safety guidelines observed, including masks, distancing, and limited attendance (see below for maximums per session). Pre-registration is required — just...
Explore Finnish folk music with Kardemimmit in a special lives concert on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00pm CT. The concert will be livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube and will be streamed for limited in-person viewing at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. RSVP...
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