LISTING OF EVENTS & ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
(Be sure to scroll through to the end for all listings beyond our funded projects!)
The following activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Note: We update this page on a consistent basis so bookmark this page and check back frequently for ALL arts happenings!
MAY & BEYOND
- Ongoing until filled: WorkBench New Play Workshop is currently accepting applications for writers interested in creating their own original play. Workshop is held June 11-18 [For writers of all levels – Park Rapids]
- May 13-15 & 20-22: Bemidji Community Theater’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank [Bemidji] – NOTE: This activity is funded, in part, by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund
- June 11 (7:00 p.m.): Sister Song Celebration Concert at the Wild Rose Theater [Puposky]
- June 11-18: WorkBench New Play Workshop participants will be led through a series of exercises by NYC playwrights Gregory Paul and Melanie Goodreaux, culminating in a public performance of their work June18. [For writers of all levels – Park Rapids]
- June 18: Public performance of new playwright work by participants of the WorkBench New Play Workshop, casted by local theater artists from Northern Light Opera Company [Park Rapids]
- July 26 – August 6: Northern Light Opera Company’s production of Hello Dolly [Park Rapids]
OTHER ARTS HAPPENINGS ACROSS THE REGION
MAY & BEYOND
- Watermark Art Center Art Classes and Exhibits
On-going through May 19: (10am to 2pm) – Open Beading Circle with Thomas Stillday: [All ages and skills welcome]
- May 21 (10:30 a.m.): 2022 Sculpture Trail Opening Fourteen new sculptures are being installed and the artists have been invited to provide information on their works as part of the tour. Afterward, Downtown businesses invite you to stay for lunch, shop and enjoy live music. [Park Rapids]
- May 21 (1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) – Meet the Artist: Kent Estey Studio 176 [Park Rapids]
- Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference – New Virtual Auditor track! Register by June 10. For free events throughout the week and more details online or email writersconference@bemidjistate.edu with any questions. [Event runs June 20-26 in Bemidji]
- June 3 (7:00 p.m.): Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse – This monthly First Friday event offers a friendly open mic opportunity with a welcoming environment for folks to listen and perform. Attendees will be sure to enjoy performances by community artists and featured performers. Sign-up begins at 6:30 or by email to jjhgaard@gmail.com. [Bemidji]
- June 3 – 5: MN Music Summit: Building Forward Together is a 3-day live and online conference and festival featuring Minnesota’s top industry professionals and artists.
- June 20 – 25 (7:30 p.m.): Evening Reading Series is a free public event within the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference. [Online and in-person in Bemidji]
ON-GOING MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS CALENDARS
- Gallery North [Bemidji]
First Friday Open House – 2PM to 5PM
Creative Café on the third Tuesday of every month – 4PM to 6PM [A fun event where artists will take you on a hands-on adventure into the arts]
- Headwaters Music & Arts [Bemidji]
Open Mic & CoffeeHouse – First Friday of the Month at 7PM
- Clear Waters Life Center – Community Art Studios [A great place in Gonvick to enrich your creative spirit!]
- Visit Heartland Arts Calendar for more Park Rapids Area events: https://www.heartlandarts.org/pages/events/events.php
Did we miss something you know about? Help us update the information by emailing kathryn@r2arts.org with your event information!
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