Film Fest now VIRTUAL! Livestream films @ home May 13: Speed Sisters May 20-26: Tiny Souls May 27: Sudanese Shorts We are pleased to announce the virtual availability of notable films from Mizna’s Arab Film Festival, thanks to a partnership with Mizna and SooVAC...
Cultivating the arts, culture, creativity & community in rural MN during the COVID crisis & beyond! Like all of you, we are doing our best to adapt to the changes due to COVID-19. During times of crisis, art and creativity play an important role in helping...
2020 Think-Off Debate Cancelled Submitted Essays Valid for 2021 Essays Accepted Until 4/1/21 2021 Think-Off Debate June 12, 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Great American Think-Off debate has been cancelled. This year’s question, “Which is more...
Closed due to COVID All events cancelled/postponed Online creativity continues! Per Governor Walz’s Emergency Executive Orders, the Cultural Center closed on March 17th, 2020. We are taking a safety-first stance in working to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and...
The Arts Residency Program is extending the April 1 deadline to May 1, 2020. This is for residencies July 2020 through December 2020. Artists of any discipline can apply: writers, musicians, poets, performers, dancers, and visual artists in all mediums. We remain...
28th Annual Great American Think-Off Essay Deadline EXTENDED to April 15, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect daily lives, the Think-Off Committee announces the extension of this year’s essay deadline to April 15, 2020. It is our hope that while...
Meaningful Engagement Creative Ideas for Home! During this time of finding a “new normal” we hope these ideas for meaningful engagement at home is helpful! Take a moment today to find the silver lining of spending some extra time with the little ones in...
You’re invited to attend Todd Green’s multi-cultural performance on Saturday March 14th, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. at the NYM School Auditorium! Global Multi-Instrumentalist Todd Green performs original music on over 30 acoustic string, flute and percussion...
Arab/SWANA Film + Art touring to Otter Tail County, Minnesota Let There Be Spaces in Your Togetherness Artist Exhibit up at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s Art Gallery Mizna partners with SooVAC to bring contemporary visual art and film programming...
We invite you to the Ben Ranson concert Friday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments and cash bar. Per Emergency Executive Order 20-04 from Governor Walz, the Cultural Center will be closed now through March 27, with all events postponed...
Stir up your Finnish heritage for a Kardemimmit live performance at the Cultural Center! Saturday April 4th, 2020 at 7:30pm Tickets = $5 | Students = FREE Per Emergency Executive Order 20-04 from Governor Walz, the Cultural Center will be closed now through...
Roe Family Singers cause “Old-Time Hillbilly” ruckus at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Friday February 28th @ 7:30pm $5 COVER | STUDENTS = FREE! Roe Family Singers performance in New York Mills Friday, February 28th at 7:30pm you will...
Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 8pm Held at NYM City Hall Ballroom Doors open at 7pm It’s a clap along, sing along musical comedy show where the audience is always a part of the action. And no one does it better than Dave & Ted, Deuces Wild. Dave & Ted defy all...
In the Gallery January 29 – February 28, 2020 Reception February 5 @ 5-7pm Free to See & Open to All During her second mission on the International Space Station in 2013, astronaut and Vining native Karen Nyberg took dozens of photos of earth from her...
Community Story Project Project Funds Available Help Capture & Share Community Stories! Apply today! Deadlines Feb 20 & Mar 19, 2020 Per Emergency Executive Order 20-04 from Governor Walz, the Cultural Center will be closed now through March 27, with...
Winter/Spring Art Workshops Arts, Learning + Opportunities Photo Stitching, Calligraphy, Painting & More! Join us as we expand our knowledge, skill level, and community for these engaging workshops! We will hold a variety of workshops monthly February – May...
4/9/20: This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to reschedule when we are able. Three 5-week sessions on Wednesdays @ 5:15-6:15pm during January – May, 2020 Specific dates & details below! We are excited to add a Yoga Flow class with Leona Cichy at...
4/9/20: This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to reschedule when we are able. Three 5-week sessions Wednesday afternoons January – May, 2020 Specific Dates & Details Below! After a successful Intro to Ballet class during the Fall of 2019,...
All are invited to the first annual Mills Moon Market! A Community Event Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 4:00-8:00 p.m. Mindful Live Music – New Moon Energy – Enlightening Speaker – Wellness + Healing Open house and FREE to attend! Lights out, lamps...
28th Annual Think-Off Question Announced January 1, 2020 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...
Kick off 2020 with a fun & unique community experience! Join the Community Choir with Rachel Ries + Her Crooked Heart January 7-11, 2020 Come be part of the fun! We welcome Twin Cities-based singer/songwriter Rachel Ries and her critically acclaimed band, Her...
Annual Winter Solstice Celebration of Local Musicians + Community Connections Saturday, December 21, 2019 Begins @ 7pm Free to attend & open to all! All are welcome to join us for our annual winter solstice celebration of local musicians and community connections,...
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Held @ NYM City Hall Ballroom During NYM Tree Festival We know you’re busy. So, we crafted a night to fit your schedule… In a hurry? Stop in, buy a QUILT RAFFLE ticket, and grab some quick & easy...
Saturday, November 30, 2019 Cultural Center Gift Shop 10am – 3pm Special SALES & DISCOUNTS! Shop Local on Small Business Saturday and get special discounts on select items in our Gift Store, which features traditional artwork, handcrafted treasures, one of a...
2019 Holiday Artist Bazaar Thursday December 12 – Saturday December 14, 2019 NOW EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH!! 3 BONUS DAYS TO SHOP LOCAL!! Extended Hours: Wednesday, December 18th 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19th 10:00 a.m....
Big THANKS to all for a successful winter fundraiser held December 4, 2019! We are so very grateful for the generous support of our community! We have been cultivating the arts in rural Minnesota for nearly 30 years, but we won’t ever stop being amazed by the...
Fall 2019 Learning Opportunities @ the Cultural Center in New York Mills Check out our lifelong learning opportunities below! As workshops happen, we will move them to the bottom of this post. If you see something interesting, give us a call at 218-385-3339 to...
Cultural Center celebrates Give to the Max Day 2019! #GTMD19 is a full day dedicated to donating to the (extremely important) non-profits and schools of MN! Join us for an Art + Giving Open House! Thursday, November 14th, from 10am-6pm! Art, music, fun and games,...
The Cultural Center is excited to invite you to interact, enjoy and sing-along with Rachel Ries and Her Crooked Heart! Who & What: Rachel Ries | Her Crooked Heart perform original music in NYM! This performance is open to all students, community members &...
Holiday Artist Bazaar and Stock Up Sale This year’s Artist Bazaar and Stock-Up Sale will be held Thursday December 12 – Saturday December 14, 2019. We are excited to once again host this annual artist event to bring unique, handmade gifts to our...
For ages 3 – Kindergarten 6-week intro session October 30 – December 4, 2019 Wednesdays 3:30-4:15 p.m. This ballet class is a 6 week introductory session for ages 3 – Kindergarten. Class will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in the...
In the Gallery Sept 18 – Oct 19, 2019 Tea & Scones Open House Friday, October 18 @ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Cultural Center in New York Mills’ current gallery show features fiber art fashions from the past 100 years, many made by local fiber artists. “A...
The New York Mills Arts Retreat is currently accepting applications for January – June 2020 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...
Saturday, October 26, 2019 @ 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Held @ NYM Cultural Center For children under age 10 Join us at the Cultural Center on Saturday, October 26th, 2019, from 3-5 pm for our annual Community Halloween Party. Enjoy crafts and games for children under age...
Sunday, October 6, 2019 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. @ Green Island, Wadena FREE & Open to ALL! Enjoy this family friendly afternoon celebrating harvest, apples and art! This event is presented by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, supported by Five Wings Arts...
Mozart’s The Clemency of Tito’s Tennis Club A Picnic Operetta Produced by Mixed Precipitation Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the NYM Sculpture Park for a one-of-a-kind outdoor music theater experience featuring a new adaptation of...
Live Music in NYM! September 28th, 2019 @ 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 comforted in Minnesota...
Friday, November 15th, 2019 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 after a wonderful Puppet Pageant in August. Curtis and Loretta have been the Puppet...
Join us for Senior/Gentle Yoga every Wednesday morning starting September 11, 2019 through December 18th, 2019. This yoga class is meant for those seeking to build strength and flexibility through yoga flow, positioning, breathing, and balance. Class is taught by...
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 FREE 1-hour workshop Open to all! This pop-up workshop has been rescheduled! We are excited to welcome artist Chris Marcotte back to New York Mills. Research ~ Thinking like a Private Eye POP UP EVENT!!! Tuesday September 3, 6-7 pm. Call to...