ECRAC and Local Art Events Calendar

Celebrate fall in Minnesota with tractor-pulled hayrides every Saturday and Sunday through October at Franconia Sculpture Park’s 50-acre landscape. Visitors can enjoy brilliant autumn colors, open meadows, and larger-than-life contemporary…

Come to the Hallberg Center for the Arts to experience a free art class the 4th Saturday of this month! This inclusive art class is for all ages and abilities. Class begins with a brief, inspiring picture story, and then is followed by an…

Session 2 Study facts relating to Pine County Discover the joys of nature sketching. Add finishing touches to diamond willow keepsake. Paint and add touches to the salt dough map…

The Songwriters in the Round series, sponsored by the Hallberg Family Foundation and a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council with support from Forest Lake's Music Connection, continues its tradition of showcasing local and…

Nature works constantly—pollinators fertilize crops, wetlands filter and divert water, fungi and microbes enrich soil—all without cost, contract, or recognition. These unpaid systems quietly sustain our food supply, economy and communities…

"Juxtapostions" in the Freemore Gallery, sponsored by Deb Hoffmeister, features the art of Carole Bersin and Nancy Conger. Carole Bersin is a drawer and painter primarily working in narrative realism with art as a way of processing her…

"Windsongs" in the Underground Gallery, sponsored by Daphne Molnar of Remax/Synergy and Glädje Galleries, features the art of local artist, Barbara VanDell Robinson. In this show, Barbara delves into the tranquil depths of forests and the…

Travel to Osprey Learning Center , Sandstone where you’ll brush up your scientific observation skills. Participate in Nature Journaling by learning to train your eye to see objects in nature. Write and share your observations of the…

Add finishing touches to salt dough map and diamond willow carving. Turn your sketches into watercolor paintings. Group Show and Tell open to the public from 4:45-5:00. Explore the joy, wonder and celebration of Minnesota Art

Bring your Christmas spirit and learn to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to send to friends and family! Students will learn to paint basic holiday motifs and will go home with a finished set of 5 cards with matching envelopes.…

If you’re interested in learning more about the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) and the grants available to artists living in region 7E use the link below to register for this session.

If you’re interested in learning more about the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) and the grants available to organizations located in region 7E use the link below to register for this session.