Lanesboro Arts Events

Saturday June 7 10:00am - Saturday August 9 5:00pm CDT

Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

“Our Bright Unfolding” Group Art Exhibition

Join Lanesboro Arts in celebrating the group exhibition “Our Bright Unfolding”, including paintings, photographs, quilted textiles, and more. The opening reception will take place at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery on Saturday, June 7th, from 6 – 8 pm with the artists, live music, and refreshments. The exhibition will run from June 7th through August 9th, 2025 and features work from artists Sarah Abdel-Jelil, Sophia Alhadeff & Shug Munic, Marge Buckley, Kish Daniels, Candida Gonzalez, Avery Hunter, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Avigail Manneberg, Kelly Ristau, and Dana Sikkila. This group exhibition embodies interconnectedness in motion, a much-needed light uplifting the power of artistic expression as a tool of practice for societal change. The artwork in ‘Our Bright Unfolding’ reflects personal and collective growth, resilience, radical acts of joy, and the power of unapologetic existence. In a time of profound upheaval when marginalized communities are increasingly under threat, this exhibition serves as a necessary reminder to lean on community, roots of resistance, and visions for change. Sarah Abdel-Jelil is a Mauritanian-American filmmaker, dancer, musician and multimedia artist based in Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota). Her work explores the relational nature of home, movement, and liminal spaces. As a filmmaker and dancer, she is drawn to the tension between the digital and physical, between the ephemerality of dance and the enduring nature of video. Marge Buckley is an experimental artist who works with oils, acrylic, collage, ink, canvas, paper, and wood panels. Her figurative works involve portraits of queer community. She uses dramatic colors and surreal compositions as tools of optimism which assert that the systems can be transformed in radical ways. Kish Daniels is a Minnesota-based, first generation Liberian-American filmmaker and photographer. His photographs represent moments of introspection, simple pleasures and reclamation of time and space. The images are a remembrance that everyday activities can bring joy, can become a practice of empowerment and that stillness is a healing and radical act. Candida Gonzalez is a multimedia artist who uses collage, photography, found objects, text, video, and sound to create interactive installations that hold space for complex emotions. Their digital collage work often reimagines the traditional archetypes of the major arcana in tarot, creating space to celebrate the regal sacredness of the QTBIPOC community. In Avery Hunter’s acrylic paintings, he looks to expose vulnerability and to explore the depths within himself and others through self-portraits that seek the abstract of light, darkness and color. These works mirror the idea that disability and identity isn’t simply a linear journey. Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai (b. Bangkok, Thailand) is a transdisciplinary artist, curator and art worker, currently based in St Paul, Minnesota. Study for “My Father Ruminates on the Origin of Love (2025) is a part of the larger research project, Neung Jed Si that uses their family archive to create a mythic origin story for their chosen exile from Thailand. This piece is a study for a larger wall piece with the same title. Avigail Manneberg processes current personal and political events in their work, including the destruction of households, homelands, and relationships. Their art—like their life—is based on their history and culture, a combination of German, Israeli, and American. They explore the relationship between power dynamics and destruction and search for growth. Olam Haba Quilt: This community quilt, guided by artists Sophia Alhadeff and Shug Munic, asks “How is Jewish safety and Palestinian liberation inherently intertwined?” Olam HaBa translates to “the world to come.” Drawing from the history and legacy of community activist quilts, this quilt acts as a communal practice of envisioning the world we wish to live in. Kelly Ristau is a linocut printmaker exploring the concept of queer intimacy. Through their work, they hope to spark a deeper conversation about how intimate relationships are evolving in a technology-driven world, while encouraging others to celebrate and take pride in the connections they hold dear. Dana Sikkila’s work displays, through visual repetition, the obsessive relationship between the art-making process and final products. In these screen printed and painted works, Sikkila battles the question of “What’s Next?” This constant, mostly innocent inquiry triggers her manic stages of working, which you see in the repetition and mark-making within her paintings. This show was curated by the Equitable Gallery Systems Review Program advisory committee, made up of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled artists. Lanesboro Arts has launched this program as a commitment to further align practices with equity values and more deeply serve BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and disabled artists. Accessible and free to the public, the Exhibition Gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. The organization provides year-round arts programming and serves as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development, by providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information, visit www.lanesboroarts.org. This work is funded in part by Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Tuesday July 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Surprise Sculpture - July 22nd

Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. This summer, Surprise Sculpture will be held every Tuesday for six weeks starting June 24 and ending July 29 at the St. Mane Theatre from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. FREE for ages 5 to 15! Surprise Sculpture Dates for Summer 2025: June 24July 1July 8July 15July 22July 29Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as emphasizing collaboration and group decision making. Each project affords students the opportunity to learn about various principles and methods of art making. Attendees are routinely asked to work in large or small group settings, working together to create work that is for the community to enjoy rather than projects that are taken home at the end of each class. Program Goals1. Providing free, high-quality arts education experiences to rural youth 2. Encouraging community pride and heightened cultural identity through public art 3. Teaching creative problem-solving, inter-generational learning, and community service through hands-on art-making 4. Bringing awareness to, and celebrating, community assets and traditions 5. Increasing the beauty of overlooked places in the community, encouraging walkability, and fostering public interaction. Preregistration is encouraged but not required. See ‘Get Tickets’ link above to preregister. If participants have any questions – please contact Leah Steding, Program Director at Lanesboro Arts, at [email protected] This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Teen Creative Space - July 23

This summer, Lanesboro Arts will be leading a teen art class every Wednesday for six weeks starting June 25 and ending July 30 at the St. Mane Theatre from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. FREE for ages 10 to 18! This program will provide the opportunity for independent students to crea......More

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Monday July 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Sylvan Park, 200 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Lanesboro Summer Sing Along with Dan Chouinard

Join Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer, and vocalist, Dan Chouinard for a Lanesboro Summer Sing Along on Monday, July 28th at the Sylvan Park Gazebo! Starting at 6 pm, come for a casual gathering with Dan and special guests in a beautiful summer evening of familiar ......More

Sylvan Park, 200 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Tuesday July 29 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Surprise Sculpture - July 29th

Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. This summer, Surprise Sculpture will be held every Tuesday for six weeks starting June 24 and ending July 29 at the St. Mane Theatre from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. FREE for ages 5 to 15! Surprise Sculpture Dates for Summer 2025: June 24July 1July 8July 15July 22July 29Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as emphasizing collaboration and group decision making. Each project affords students the opportunity to learn about various principles and methods of art making. Attendees are routinely asked to work in large or small group settings, working together to create work that is for the community to enjoy rather than projects that are taken home at the end of each class. Program Goals1. Providing free, high-quality arts education experiences to rural youth 2. Encouraging community pride and heightened cultural identity through public art 3. Teaching creative problem-solving, inter-generational learning, and community service through hands-on art-making 4. Bringing awareness to, and celebrating, community assets and traditions 5. Increasing the beauty of overlooked places in the community, encouraging walkability, and fostering public interaction. Preregistration is encouraged but not required. See ‘Get Tickets’ link above to preregister. If participants have any questions – please contact Leah Steding, Program Coordinator at Lanesboro Arts, at [email protected] This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Wednesday July 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Teen Creative Space - July 30

St Mane Theatre – Upper Level Studio, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Tuesday August 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Cottage House Inn Meeting Room, 209 Parkway Ave N,, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Welcome Potluck for Alys Ayumi Ogura

Join Lanesboro Arts in welcoming artist Alys Ayumi Ogura as the current Lanesboro Artist in Residence at a Welcome Potluck on Tuesday, August 5th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Cottage House Inn Meeting Room. Over a shared meal, Yumi will share examples of past work as well a......More

Cottage House Inn Meeting Room, 209 Parkway Ave N,, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Wednesday August 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Audacious Raw Theater Year 9: The Future Has an Ancient Heart

Catherine Glynn’s A.R.T. (Audacious Raw Theater) and Lanesboro Arts proudly present year nine: The Future Has an Ancient Heart. Enjoy this year’s live devised theatre performance on Wednesday, August 6th at 7 pm at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s North Campfire ring. It’s true…Audacious Raw Theater (A.R.T.) is entering its Ninth Year, and they’ve decided to take a few cues from the wild world around us and shake things up a bit!This year, rather than bringing in professional performing artists from around the country to devise and perform the work, Core Artists Catherine (Catie) Glynn and Jerome Yorke are proud to offer a fresh new perspective on devised theatre-making by casting our net to a different set of creators. Leaning into the wisdom of our elders, ancient texts, and the ideas from retired business leaders from around the world who are searching for creative ways to leave their legacies for future generations–these materials will serve as the seeds Audacious Raw Theater will sow, with what they hope to be a Minnesota-based, and mostly Fillmore County-centric cast! To that end, throughout July and the first week of August 2025, A.R.T. will offer workshops both online and in Lanesboro, centered on this year’s theme: The Future Has an Ancient Heart. These workshops will culminate in a devised theatre performance featuring Core Ensemble Members Catherine Glynn, Jerome Yorke, and Futurist Jack Uldrich…and a few more brave hearts and souls to join them for the one and only RAW performance on August 6th at 7 pm out at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s North Campfire Ring. In the event of rain, the performance will take place in the “Lower Lobby” of Eagle Bluff’s dormitory space. The performance will run approximately 70 minutes, followed by a campfire if conditions allow. Tickets are on sale now for $20 ($15 Lanesboro Arts Members). Call for Cast Members: A.R.T. is looking for curious, open-hearted individuals of all backgrounds—no previous theatre experience required. The only thing you need to bring is your presence, your voice, and your willingness to play. During the week of July 31 to August 6*, Participants will engage in daily sessions of ensemble-based exploration and co-create a final performance to be shared with the public. (Location for the workshops is TBD.) This is a unique chance to work intensively with A.R.T., build community, and make powerful new work from the ground up. Whether you’re a mover, storyteller, visual artist, musician, or someone who loves to create with others, this is your invitation to explore embodied performance and devise something completely new from YOU! If you are interested in contributing or being a part of this year’s show, please reach out to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] Or send a 1-3 minute creative video submission based on the theme: The Future Has an Open Heart to [email protected]. About Audacious Raw Theater: Since 2023, Audacious Raw Theater has been working with the overarching theme of Common Ground. Under this umbrella, they take on stories and performances that, at first glance, may seem polarizing in nature, and strive to uncover collective values that unite us. Learn more on the Audacious Raw Theater Website. What is devised theatre? It means the ARTists build original theatrical performances through a series of conversations, writing exercises, movement exploration, and more, teasing out the stories and performances they want to share with live audiences. Jerome Yorke is a theatre maker and educator at the University of Dayton where he teaches theatre appreciation, acting, voice, and movement. In 2015, his performance-based study of clown as shaman began with a solo performance entitled Welcome Goodbye and premiered for the University of Dayton’s Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program. While using puppets in collaboration with Zoot Theatre Co., his directorial debut at UD, And A Child Shall Lead, was chosen by Russell Florence as the region’s best collegiate production of a play for the 2015-2016 performance season. Catie Glynn is a theatre artist who makes her home in Lanesboro with her husband Jeremy. She also serves as an executive presence and leadership coach for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. She holds Masters of Fine Art in Acting from UT Austin and The University of Delaware’s Professional Theatre Training Program and brings her expertise, curiosity, and a growth mindset to all her endeavors. Catie is the Artistic Director of Audacious Raw Theater.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Thursday August 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

St Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Alys Ayumi Ogura Residency: Gentle Movement Workshop

Join Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence, Alys Ayumi Ogura for a beginner-friendly gentle movement workshop on Thursday, August 7th from 6 – 8 pm at the St. Mane Theatre. This will be a gentle and playful movement workshop designed for those who want to cultivate awareness of standing and sitting postures and learn how gravity can support more natural movement. No prior dance experience is required, and the workshop is not intended to be vigorous exercise. Depending on the weather and comfort of participants, the workshop will move from the St. Mane Theatre Stage to Gateway Park The workshop will incorporate elements from modern dance and Yoga to help participants feel refreshed. Depending on interests, the workshop may explore some movement improvisation. Mark your calendars for another opportunity to engage in Gentle Movement with Yumi on September 4th! Please bring a water bottle and a mat if you wish, and wear comfortable clothing. The workshop may conclude the class with Savasana (corpse pose) to help quiet the mind, though this is optional. About Alys Ayumi Ogura Alys Ayumi Ogura オグラアリスア有美 (she/her) is a Twin Cities-based dance artist and performance maker who centers on storytelling through her movements, voice, and quirky humor. She has created a platform called the “YumiVerse,” a.k.a. Yumi’s Universe to focus on the marginalized voices of Asian women like her. She created a work commissioned by the Pillsbury House + Theatre (2021) and one for the Red Eye Theater (2023). An iteration of the YumiVerse work was selected as a solo at the 2022 Walker Art Center’s Choreographers’ Evening. Ogura is thrilled to share the YumiVerse with other towns and cities, including Lanesboro during her residency. She is always searching for communities that are open to embracing the YumiVerse and a different perspective on the world—just as she does. Learn more about Yumi’s residency here. Photograph credit: Tommy Sar. The Lanesboro early Career Artist Residency Program is supported by the Jerome Foundation.

St Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, US

Saturday August 9 9:00am - 11:00am CDT

Sylvan Park, 200 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Alys Ayumi Ogura Residency: Don’t You Feel it Too? Community Movement Workshop

Join Lanesboro Arts Artist-in-Residence, Alys Ayumi Ogura for a community movement workshop at Sylvan Park on Saturday, August 9th from 9 – 11 am! Don’t You Feel it Too? invites folks of all ages and abilities to find mindfulness, stress relief, resilience, and connection through movement. Participants will gather for this workshop to engage in gentle stretches. Yumi will begin the workshop by teaching a simple Japanese folk-dance as a warm-up, helping everyone develop a shared movement-vocabulary. Following this, Yumi will invite everyone to practice “Don’t You Feel It, Too? (DYFIT)” together. DYFIT is a form of movement meditation that encourages personal transformation through action in the world. It was developed by Marcus Young and his collaborators in 2008 and has since continued to evolve. In this part of the workshop, folks will dance freely to music of their choice, shaking off inhibitions in favor of authentic expression. This activity welcomes participants to engage as they are moved and as they are able. For reference, check out this 60-second video explaining DYFIT. Please remember to bring a water bottle, your electronic device (such as a phone), and headphones to enjoy your favorite music while dancing. Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing is encouraged. About Alys Ayumi Ogura Alys Ayumi Ogura オグラアリスア有美 (she/her) is a Twin Cities-based dance artist and performance maker who centers on storytelling through her movements, voice, and quirky humor. She has created a platform called the “YumiVerse,” a.k.a. Yumi’s Universe to focus on the marginalized voices of Asian women like her. She created a work commissioned by the Pillsbury House + Theatre (2021) and one for the Red Eye Theater (2023). An iteration of the YumiVerse work was selected as a solo at the 2022 Walker Art Center’s Choreographers’ Evening. Ogura is thrilled to share the YumiVerse with other towns and cities, including Lanesboro during her residency. She is always searching for communities that are open to embracing the YumiVerse and a different perspective on the world—just as she does. Learn more about Yumi’s residency here. Photograph Credit: MajiqUmbrella. The Lanesboro Early Career Artist Residency Program is supported by the Jerome Foundation.

Sylvan Park, 200 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Thursday August 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Gateway Park, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Alys Ayumi Ogura Residency: Bon Odori Festival Dance Showcase

It’s time for a dance party! Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist-in-Residency Alys Ayumi Ogura for a celebratory exploration of Japanese folk dance from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, August 14th at Gateway Park. Participants will start by learning some simple Japanese folk-dances, ......More

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Surprise Sculpture - July 22nd

Teen Creative Space - July 23

Lanesboro Summer Sing Along with Dan Chouinard

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Welcome Potluck for Alys Ayumi Ogura

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