News From The Cultural Center

Finnish folk music direct from Finland The Cultural Center is pleased to host Finnish folk group Kardemimmit on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m., during the group's USA tour. Kardemimmit is a Finnish folk music group formed by four young women: Maija Pokela, Jutta...

Abstract Art Show in Main Floor Gallery Visit our main floor gallery from September 2nd to October 17th for a sixteen piece exhibition by Minneapolis artist Richard Simonsen. Ranging from medium to large wall handing pieces, Simonsen's work captures the attention and...

2nd Annual Little Big Year kicks off Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center The first Annual Little Big Year came to an end on July 31, 2015, and the finale event was held on August 13 at the Center. The grand prize was awarded to Ben Martin who...

Consider becoming a Picture Person for the 2015-2016 school year Like art? Like kids? Becoming an Art Adventure Picture Person is the perfect way for you to share your passion for art with youth, expanding their knowledge and critical thinking skills. Art Adventure is...

Did you know that your online shopping can benefit the Cultural Center? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact...

Workshops underway for 7th annual Puppet Pageant Workshops for the Puppet Pageant kicked off last week and continue this week, all leading up to the final performance on Friday, August 21st, 2015 at 7:00pm (immediately following the New York Mills Civic & Commerce...

Come to a Garage Sale behind the Cultural Center, under the Sugar Creek Woodworking awnings, this Friday and Saturday, August 21 & 22, 2015. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, with $1 a bag from 11:00 a.m. until...

Main floor gallery exhibit July 22nd - August 29th, 2015 The Cookie Garden is a children's book written by Linda Henry and illustrated by Dawn Rossbach, and the gallery show featured at the Cultural Center July 22 - August 29 is a wonderful exhibit of not only the...

Join us Monday, August 24 from 1-3pm OR 6-8pm in creating woodland trolls! Many folktales from Scandinavia have trolls and other mythical beings. They often take on the traits of their woodland surroundings. A simple walk through the woods will provide you with almost...

  Enjoy the gallery and come meet exhibiting artist Ellen Jean Diederich whose original watercolor and acrylic paintings are on display in the second floor gallery. The works come from Diederich's book Samson's Gift, available in our gift store for purchase. The...

On Saturday, August 1st from 4:30-5:30 PM, Author/Illustrator Ellen Diederich, Writer Linda Henry, and Illustrator Dawn Rossbach will conduct a panel on the navigation of the publishing process. Currently, Original artwork from Ellen's book 'Samson's Gift' and...

7th Annual Puppet Pageant Please join us for the 2015 Puppet Pageant, once again under the creative direction of Anne Sawyer-Aitch.  This year’s original play will weave folklore from the Finnish national epic poem, the Kalevala, and the cultural heritage of the...

About 85 years ago, probably when your great-grandparents were growing up, Minnesota was hit hard by something we now call the Great Depression. Many people could not find jobs to support their families. To create jobs, then-President Franklin Roosevelt created the...

August is right around the corner so enjoy the dog days of summer outdoors creating crafts! The final Art in YOUR Park events of 2015 will be taking place August 3-7 in New York Mills and Wadena. The activities will focus on turning trash to treasure as we take...

The Cultural Center is proud to host the works of Ellen Jean Diederich in our newly refreshed second floor gallery. The exhibition runs from July 8 until August 8, 2015. Ellen Jean Diederich’s Neo-Impressionistic acrylic and watercolor paintings fill the pages of...

Main floor gallery exhibit July 8-18, 2015 Stop in to the Cultural Center’s main floor gallery from July 8 through July 18 to enjoy the works of some Minnesota natives.  Items on display will include hand painted fish and frog decoys, and fish and wildlife paintings...

Are your kids always reaching for your phone or camera to take a picture?  Come explore and learn basic digital photography skills with local photographer Sarah Wilhelmi of Impressions by Sarah on Monday, July 20th from 4:30-6:15 p.m. This class is for kids entering...

Donate to the Center on-line securely through Network for Good Want a really easy, secure way to donate online?  Click on the logo below.  Our legal name is "New York Mills Arts Retreat."  This provides the option of one-time or recurring donation, as well as the...

Call now to register for Kids Yoga Stretch, bend, balance and grow with certified yoga instructor Mel Lepper! We are pleased to offer Kids Yoga Classes as part of our Summer Programming. Kids of any age are welcome with a parent or caregiver. There will be one 4-week...

America’s Greatest Thinker named for 2015 The Cultural Center in New York Mills is pleased to announce that David Lapakko of Richfield, MN, asserting that Technology Frees Us, was voted America’s Greatest Thinker on Saturday, June 13th by a crowd of 300 at the New...

Reception Saturday, May 30th, 2015, 7-9pm Please join us for an Artists' Reception on Saturday, May 30th from 7-9pm at the Cultural Center for what is always one of the most fun receptions of the year with many regional artists attending to connect and view artwork...

On May 14th, we hosted our annual Garden Party fundraiser at the Cultural Center.  We were overwhelmed with the generosity of donors and bidders, and are thrilled to report that you, our community of supporters, invested more than $7,300 to bring high-quality arts...

Scottish balladeer and storyteller to kick off the 2015 Great American Think-Off weekend with a concert at the Cultural Center on Friday, June 12th at 7:30pm Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Norman Kennedy in concert at the Cultural Center on Friday, June 12th at...

Jamie's Off to New Adventures Please join us on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 for an Open House honoring Jamie Robertson at the Cultural Center from 4:30-7:00pm, with a short program at 5:45pm.  Help us thank Jamie for sharing his creativity and devoted service to the...