The Hallberg Center for the Arts Proudly Presents: The 61st installment of Songwriters in the Round on our outdoor music stage (weather permitting) - the Sunset Schooner. This evening features the spectacular music of the Dire Wolf Band! The Dire Wolf's one-of-a-kind sound weaves together the tapestry of American Roots, Blues, and Rock, delivering a soulful, nostalgic, musical experience. Admission is Free. If indoors, seating is limited, so please arrive early. Otherwise, chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring a comfortable camping chair!

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 art project. This Month we will be reading Vincent Eats Sunflowers by Elaine Hammermaster Godinez, and creating our own chalk pastel sunflowers! (Parents, please stay with young children.) Sign up for a 40-minute time slot online!

This exhibition invites the public to experience a curated showcase of monochromatic artistry. Returning for its eleventh year, “Black & White” spotlights compelling pieces created entirely in shades of black, white, and gray, offering viewers a heightened appreciation for contrast, texture, and form. The display is a collaborative show comprised of talents from over 30 local and regional artists.

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.

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.

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.

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 sculptures on a scenic ride. Perfect for families, friends, and art lovers alike, the hayrides offer a festive way to experience art and nature in harmony. 

Composer / Director JG Everest and Wavelets Creative present the first ever "Festival Of Belonging" at Wild River State Park, an hour's drive north of the Twin Cities, across four weekends in August and September, 2025. Each weekend date of the Festival will offer a different slate of activities and outdoor site-specific performance installations, featuring a variety of multidisciplinary collaborations of dance, poetry, storytelling, live music, and the local history and ecology of this special place.