August 2019
“The Edge of Familiar” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “The Edge of Familiar,” an exhibition of pastels by Linda Ricklefs Baudry. The exhibit runs through October 13th, 2019. Always free and open to the public, Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week. The exhibit focuses on emotional exploration and connection with the natural world, and springs from Linda’s fascination with the idea of edges. As she puts it, “Edges are where and how we define something. The familiar is what is known, the unknown…
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Artist Demonstration: Ian Baldry
Lanesboro Arts presents a live artist demonstration by Juried Sales Gallery textile artist Ian Baldry. Come and learn more about the fiber arts, and see firsthand how these beautiful pieces are created, on Saturday, September 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Ian is a textile artist from Minnesota who creates fine knit sweaters and accessories from merino wool, cotton, and bamboo yarns. Always passionate about exploring new fiber arts, Ian acquired…
Find out more »Artist Demonstration: Tom Nelson
Lanesboro Arts invites all art enthusiasts to attend a live demonstration by Juried Sales Gallery Artist Tom Nelson. Tom will create beautiful stained glass pieces right in the gallery, allowing participants to see his work take shape in real time. The event takes place on Saturday, September 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and is free and open to public. Based in Dassel, MN, Tom Nelson started creating glass projects in 1975. He finds intrigue and wonder in the vast array of…
Find out more »October 2019
“Confluence” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “Confluence,” an exhibition of printmaking work by Dirk Nelson and Ian Hanesworth. The exhibit runs through December 15th, 2019. Always free and open to the public, Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week through October and is closed on Mondays November through December. In “Confluence,” artists Dirk Nelson and Ian Hanesworth bring together their divergent streams of work into an exhibit that acknowledges the ways these two artists have influenced each other. As Hanesworth says,…
Find out more »“Confluence” Artist Reception with Dirk Nelson & Ian Hanesworth
Lanesboro Arts presents “Confluence,” an exhibition of printmaking work by Dirk Nelson and Ian Hanesworth. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on Saturday, October 19th from 6-8 p.m. and runs through December 15th, 2019. The reception will include wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Nathan Davidson and Kerry Klungtvedt. Always free and open to the public, Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week through October and is closed on Mondays November through December. In “Confluence,” artists…
Find out more »December 2019
2020 Emerging Artist Application Deadline
The Biennial Emerging Artist Exhibition highlights the work of one or more emerging artists each year. The application deadline for the 2020 exhibition is December 2, 2019. Selection by jury will be made by January 2, 2020; artists chosen for the show will be notified on or before that date. Lanesboro Arts defines “emerging artist” as an individual who has great potential in their artistic practice but has not yet received major recognition for their work. All visual arts media are…
Find out more »2022 Exhibition Gallery Application Deadline
The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery features five exhibits each year in a variety of visual arts media. Exhibitions are approximately eight weeks in length and artists working in all visual arts mediums are encouraged to apply. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery seeks artworks that enrich both artist and community by initiating discussion and connection. These works should exhibit a unique vision and original voice, quality craftsmanship, and should be diverse and accessible to individuals from all walks of life. Both…
Find out more »January 2020
2020 Juried High School Art Show
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show runs through January 25, 2020. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in January and February. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, and mixed media sculpture. "I love this…
Find out more »2020 Juried High School Art Show Reception
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens with a reception on Saturday, January 11 from 5-7 p.m., which is a fun opportunity to meet, and ask questions of, student artists and teachers from these schools. The show runs through January 25, 2020. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10…
Find out more »February 2020
2020 Emerging Artist Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents the 2020 Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring the artwork of three talent early career artists working in a variety of media: Rose Weselmann, Alan Wiltgen, and Sally Podein. The show has been extended to run through June 7. Always free and open to the public, winter gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Emerging Artist Exhibition was developed in 2015 to meet the needs of artists with burgeoning new talent; this juried show provides emerging artists…
Find out more »2020 Emerging Artist Exhibit Reception
Lanesboro Arts presents the 2020 Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring the artwork of three talent early career artists working in a variety of media: Rose Weselmann, Alan Wiltgen, and Sally Podein. The show opens with a reception featuring all artists on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through March 28. The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as live music by Savvy History (aka Michelle Lynn) of Decorah. Always free and open to the public, winter…
Find out more »April 2020
POSTPONED: “Heartbeats” Exhibition Reception
Lanesboro Arts has made the decision along with the artist Kathie Wheeler to postpone this exhibition from it's original April 2020 opening until June 2021. This is due to our efforts to keep our community and artists safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. The health of our artists, community members, visitors, staff and volunteers is at the forefront of our minds at Lanesboro Arts. Taking this into account, March events at the St. Mane Theater have been postponed and the Lanesboro Arts Gallery…
Find out more »May 2020
POSTPONED: After Hours Gallery Artist Meet & Greet
Lanesboro Arts invites arts enthusiasts of all ages to an After Hours Meet and Greet with juried sales gallery artists Clay Cunningham, Michael Farrell, Bradly Hall, Diane Knight and Sue Pariseau on Friday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided! Each artist will speak for 5 minutes about their work before opening things up for informal discussion and conversation with attendees. This event is intended to be a fun and casual opportunity for…
Find out more »June 2020
“On The Fly” Group Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “On The Fly,” a juried group exhibition of work by mixed media artists inspired by fly fishing. The exhibit opens June 13 runs through August 16, 2020. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open on the weekends (Friday – Sunday), from 10 am to 5 pm. COVID-19 Update: The health of our artists, community members, visitors, staff, and volunteers is at the forefront of our minds at Lanesboro Arts. To ensure…
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“Anthropocene” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "Anthropocene" Exhibition featuring the work from ceramicist Glynnis Lessing. The show opens with a reception on Saturday, August 22 from 5-7 p.m., and runs through October 18, 2020. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In regard to her artistic inspiration, she explains, "...the surface decoration is often a reflection of my love of nature and the profound restorative power of being outside. I want to share the…
Find out more »October 2020
“You Are Here” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “You Are Here”, an exhibition featuring the work from Twin Cities-based painter Sarah Nicole Knutson. The show opens on Saturday, October 24 and runs through December 20, 2020. This collection of surreal watercolor urban and suburban landscapes offers a reflective experience for the viewer. Knutson is drawn to the concepts of falling apart and coming together. Using these concepts, Knutson uses water to abstract and push the “paper and paint to their limit as pigment breaks apart…
Find out more »January 2021
2021 Juried High School Show
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens on January 16th and runs through February 7th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, photography, and mixed media sculpture. Each year,…
Find out more »February 2021
“Gone But Never Forgotten: Remembering Those Lost to Police Brutality” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "Gone But Never Forgotten: Remembering Those Lost to Police Brutality" Exhibition featuring 21 quilts curated by Carolyn Mazloomi. This exhibition is part of Textile Center and Women of Color Quilters Network’s "We Are the Story" initiative. The show opens February 13 and runs through April 1 2021. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. "Gone But Never Forgotten: Remembering Those Lost to Police Brutality" is a national juried exhibition…
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“Divided Light” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "Divided Light", an exhibition showcasing oil paintings and stained glass paintings by Adam Reef. The show opens on April 10th and runs through June 13th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The exhibit title references Reef's two bodies of work—oil painting and stained glass painting—and how each relate and differ in their use of light. Through stained glass especially, viewers experience a different piece of…
Find out more »June 2021
“Heartbeats” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "Heartbeats" an exhibition featuring the work of Viroqua, WI based artist Kathie Wheeler. The show opens on June 19th - August 15th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. While Kathie is known for her landscape plein air work, this unique exhibition focuses exclusively on figurative paintings. This expressive series celebrate people from different backgrounds. Kathie hopes the paintings prompt heartfelt reactions from viewers as they…
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“My Wild and Precious Life” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "My Wild and Precious Life", an exhibition showcasing paintings by Kat Corrigan. The show opens on August 27th with an artist reception on Saturday, August 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through October 17th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired by the beauty of every day objects and Mary Oliver's poem "The Summer Day", the exhibition will feature animal paintings (both…
Find out more »“My Wild and Precious Life” Artist Reception and Mural Launch
Lanesboro Arts presents “My Wild and Precious Life”, an exhibition showcasing paintings by Kat Corrigan. The show opens on August 27th with an artist reception on Saturday, August 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through October 17th. Inspired by the beauty of everyday objects and literary works, Corrigan found the exhibition title in Mary Oliver’s poem “The Summer Day”; the exhibition itself will feature paintings of animals, landscapes and water scenes. Lanesboro Arts is also celebrating the…
Find out more »October 2021
“Dappled: Growing Up With Shadow and Light” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents "Dappled: Growing Up With Shadow and Light", an exhibition showcasing ceramic sculptures by Kordula Coleman. The show opens on Saturday, October 23rd with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through December 10th. There will be hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages that visitors can enjoy outside in front of the Gallery, as well as live music. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening for “Dappled: Growing Up With Shadow and Light”
Lanesboro Arts presents “Dappled: Growing Up With Shadow and Light”, an exhibition showcasing ceramics by Kordula Coleman. The show opens on Saturday, October 23rd with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through December 10th. There will be hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages that visitors can enjoy outside in front of the Gallery, as well as live music. Come on out for a celebratory evening of art and community! About the Exhibition: This body of work visualizes…
Find out more »January 2022
2022 Juried High School Show
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show from January 8th through 23rd, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, photography, and mixed media sculpture. Stena Lieb, Lanesboro Public Schools Visual Arts and Journalism Teacher, touts the show’s role in developing young artists. “Some students who choose to participate may not be very confident in their skills…
Find out more »“Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining”, a quilt exhibition showcasing community embroidery and quilt project led by Cecilia Cornejo. The show opens on Saturday, January 29th with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through March 20th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining draws inspiration from audio testimonies recorded by Lanesboro residents in collaboration with filmmaker and artist Cecilia…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening for “Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining”
Lanesboro Arts presents “Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining”, a quilt exhibition showcasing community embroidery and quilt project led by Cecilia Cornejo. The show opens on Saturday, January 29th with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through March 20th. There will be live music and remarks from Cecilia Cornejo and community members. Come on out for a celebratory evening of art and community! Masks required. About the Exhibition: Home: Exploring, Mending, Reimagining draws inspiration from audio testimonies…
Find out more »March 2022
“A Few Steps Ahead” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “A Few Steps Ahead”, an exhibition showcasing print-maker and painter Amy Rice. The show opens on Saturday, March 26th with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through May 29th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In 2010, Amy Rice's art was featured on the Minnesota Public Television series Minnesota Original. In the interview she stated that she was making a…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening for “A Few Steps Ahead”
Lanesboro Arts presents “A Few Steps Ahead”, an exhibition showcasing print-maker and painter Amy Rice. The show opens on Saturday, March 26th with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through May 29th. There will be hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages that visitors can enjoy outside in front of the Gallery, as well as live music. Come on out for a celebratory evening of art and community! About the Exhibition: In 2010, Amy Rice’s art was…
Find out more »June 2022
Exhibition Opening for “Take Me to the River”
Lanesboro Arts presents “Take Me to the River”, an exhibition showcasing over thirty artists interpretations of "Water" in this year's annual group art show. The show opens on Saturday, June 4th with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through August 7th. There will be hors d’oeuvres and beverages that visitors can enjoy inside and outside of the Gallery, as well as live music. Come on out for a celebratory evening of art and community! About…
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Sven Lindauer Gallery Visit
The Lanesboro Arts Gallery is hosting a guest artist for Buffalo Bill Days! On Sunday, August 7th at 12:30pm, Sven Lindauer will give a short talk in the gallery, sharing his observations about Buffalo Bill Cody's connections to Lanesboro and Lindauer's own work. He may even throw in a few comments about his visual depictions of Scandinavian history! Addittionally, Lindauer will be in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery Saturday August 6th (11-7pm) and Sunday August 7th (11-4pm) to sign copies of…
Find out more »“Goddess 2.0” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “Goddess 2.0”, an exhibition showcasing digital photographer Cindy Vondran. The show opens on Saturday, August 13th with an artist reception from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This event will feature live music and free beverages to accompany the first showing of this gorgeous exhibition. The show runs through October 16th. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The female figure is the subject of Vondran's conceptual images,…
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“Fables from Yesterday” Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “Fables from Yesterday”, an exhibition showcasing ceramic sculptures by Susan Strand-Penman. The show opens on Saturday, October 22nd with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; the show runs through December 22nd. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired by the work of Rachel Carson and other conservationists, Susan Strand-Penman's ceramic sculptures demonstrate the fragile balance between humans and the natural world. The exhibit…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening for “Fables from Yesterday”
Lanesboro Arts presents “Fables from Yesterday,” an exhibition showcasing ceramic sculptures by Susan Strand-Penman. The show opens on October 22nd with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres and beverages that visitors can enjoy inside and outside of the Gallery, as well as live music. Take in the artwork and hear from the artist herself at this celebratory evening of art and community! About the exhibition: "Fables from Yesterday" will run from October 22nd…
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Catherine Hearding Watercolor Demo
The Lanesboro Arts Juried Sales Gallery hosts artist Catherine Hearding for a demonstration of her watercolor painting from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 26th. Come watch an artist at work, and find her work for sale on the Gallery walls. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. As a landscape painter, the emphasis of Catherine Hearding's watercolors is on the elements of color, shape, value and light,…
Find out more »January 2023
2023 Juried High School Art Show
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show from January 7th to February 5th. This exhibition celebrates the fantastic artwork created by 9th-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art works, including ceramics, paintings, ink or pencil drawings, photography, collage, and mixed media sculpture. The Juried High School show has played an important role in developing the confidence and experience of young artists,…
Find out more »2023 Juried High School Art Show Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the 2023 Annual Juried High School Art Show at the Opening Artist Reception on January 7th from 5-7 p.m. at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery Visitors will have the opportunity to see the art and chat with the artists, while enjoying hors d'oeurves and live music. This exhibition celebrates the fantastic artwork created by 9th-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art works, including ceramics,…
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2023 Emerging Artist Show
Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present the 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition. The show provides an opportunity for early-career artists to display work in a professional gallery setting. Visitors will experience fresh, energetic pieces from inspiring creators in several mediums. This year's show features the vibrant work of seven emerging visual artists from Minnesota and Wisconsin: Gabriel Berg, Samantha Bratland, Lindsey Cherek-Waller, Lindsey Jorgensen, David Susag, Jesus Genis Tlaseca, and Carol Weissenborn. The 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition will run from February…
Find out more »2023 Emerging Artist Opening Reception
Join us in celebrating the exhibition opening for the 2023 Emerging Artist show! The reception will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 6-8 pm. Mingle with the artists and art appreciators, take in the artwork, and enjoy music and refreshments. Come on out for a celebratory evening of art and community! In the 2023 Emerging Artist Show, visitors will experience fresh, energetic pieces from inspiring creators in several mediums. Lanesboro Arts is dedicated to supporting the growth of early-career…
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End Table Ecosystem Exhibition
Lanesboro Arts proudly presents "End Table Ecosystem," an exhibition of paintings by Anna Segner. This collection of paintings depict domestic scenes featuring animal imagery. They portray the popularity of animal depictions in toys and home decor - despite the reality that consumerism plays a role in displacing animal populations habits. Through her whimsical compositions, Segner invites people to question how their adoration for nature is expressed and passed on to children. The show opens on April 15th with a gallery…
Find out more »End Table Ecosystem Opening Reception
Lanesboro Arts is marking the opening of “End Table Ecosystem,” an exhibition of paintings by Anna Segner, with an Opening Reception on April 15th from 6 - 8 pm. Come enjoy live music and refreshments while taking in the new exhibition. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear from the artist herself about her paintings and process. "End Table Ecosystem" showcases a collection of paintings depict domestic scenes featuring animal imagery. They portray the popularity of animal depictions in toys…
Find out more »July 2023
“Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.” 30th Gallery Anniversary Reception
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 30th Gallery Anniversary Reception, happening on Saturday, July 15th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery. This event, celebrating the 30th Anniversary Group Exhibition “Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.” will feature special guests, historical storytelling, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and live music! This year marks 30 years for the Lanesboro art gallery — now a part of Lanesboro Arts. Over the last three decades, hundreds of artists have shown their work in solo…
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Lanesboro Area Art Tour: Lanesboro Arts Gallery
We welcome you to visit the artists of Lanesboro during this self-guided studio tour August 18th and 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create and shop their available body of works. Make sure you stop by the Lanesboro Arts Gallery to see new artwork and artist demonstrations. For more information on participating artists and a map visitor the website at www.lanesboroareaarttrail.com Lanesboro, Minnesota was named among ArtSpace's…
Find out more »Fur and Feathers: Domestic Animal Portraits by Painter Julie Fakler
Lanesboro Arts presents Fur and Feathers: Domestic Animal Portraits by painter Julie Fakler. Julie Fakler paints vibrant one of a kind domestic animal portraits by applying many thin layers of acrylic paint. "Fur and Feathers" will feature more than twenty of these portraits. Her love for animals began in 1994 when she visited her biological father’s hobby farm with her sister. She found joy in spending time with chickens, donkeys, and the other animals on the farm. Since then, Julie…
Find out more »Artist Demonstration: Julie Fakler
Julie Fakler will demonstrate her painting techniques in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th, before the reception at 6:00 p.m. that evening. This demonstration is funded by the Lanesboro Area Community Foundation. Lanesboro Arts presents Fur and Feathers: Domestic Animal Portraits by painter Julie Fakler. Julie Fakler paints vibrant one of a kind domestic animal portraits by applying many thin layers of acrylic paint. “Fur and Feathers” will feature more than twenty of these portraits. Her love…
Find out more »Artist Reception “Fur and Feathers” by Julie Fakler
Lanesboro Arts presents Fur and Feathers: Domestic Animal Portraits by painter Julie Fakler. The artist’s reception will open the show on Saturday, August 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will feature live music by Ann and Andy Lowe and light refreshments. Julie Fakler paints vibrant one of a kind domestic animal portraits by applying many thin layers of acrylic paint. “Fur and Feathers” will feature more than twenty of these portraits. Her love for animals began in 1994 when she visited her biological father’s hobby…
Find out more »October 2023
“People, Places and Things” Paintings by Christine Tierney and Michele Combs
Visit the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery to take in a joint exhibition of gorgeous oil paintings. "People, Places and Things" brings the work of Christine Tierney and Michele Combs together in the final exhibition of 2023. This exhibit is open from October 21st to December 23rd. Christine Tierney and Michele Combs share a passion for painting beautiful expressions of the world around them. While they were both classically trained in the tradition of the Old Masters, they have each forged…
Find out more »Opening Reception for “People, Places and Things”
Celebrate the opening of "People, Places and Things" with a reception, with painters Christine Tierney and Michele Combs, on Saturday, October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Stop into the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery to marvel at Tierney and Combs meticulously rendered oil paintings and visit with the artists themselves! There will also be complimentary seasonal refreshments and live jazz by Dave O'Mara and Friends. About the show: Tierney and Combs share a passion for painting beautiful expressions of the world…
Find out more »December 2023
Gallery Holiday Shopping Event
Shop local this holiday season, with two special Saturday shopping events at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery! On Saturday December 2nd and 9th, we welcome you to find unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Our team will offer complimentary gift wrapping. While you shop, chat with local artists about their work, and enjoy artist demonstrations from fiber artist Karen Schmidt (December 2nd) and oil painter Joan Finnegan (December 9th). We'll serve cocoa and cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth…
Find out more »January 2024
2024 Juried High School Art Show
The 2024 Annual Juried High School Art Show celebrates the immense creative talents of local high school students! This show will run from January 13th to January 28th at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery! See art work created by 9th-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art works, including paintings, drawings, stained glass, mixed media sculpture and more. There will be an Opening Artist Reception on January 13th from 5…
Find out more »2024 Juried High School Art Show Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the 2024 Annual Juried High School Art Show at the Opening Artist Reception on January 13th from 5 - 7 pm at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery! This exhibition celebrates the fantastic creativity of 9th-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of artwork, including paintings, drawings, stained glass, mixed media sculpture and more. Student artists who attend the opening will have the opportunity to enter into a…
Find out more »February 2024
“How I See Now” Paintings by Eddie Hamilton
Lanesboro Arts presents “How I See Now,” an exhibition of paintings by Eddie Hamilton at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery. “How I See Now” is a collection of layered, impressionistic paintings that showcase diverse landscapes that share a unique sensory connection. These paintings are inextricably tied to Eddie’s decision to stop using alcohol. In doing so, he experienced a newfound, heightened sensory and emotional connection to the natural world around him. As Eddie says, “I see, hear, and smell more…
Find out more »Opening Reception for “How I See Now” Paintings by Eddie Hamilton
Celebrate the opening of “How I See Now,” an exhibition of paintings by Eddie Hamilton, on Saturday, February 3 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Stop into the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery to see Hamilton's paintings and visit with the artists himself! There will also be complimentary refreshments and live music. About the show: Lanesboro Arts presents “How I See Now,” an exhibition of paintings by Eddie Hamilton at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery. “How I See Now” is a collection of layered, impressionistic paintings that showcase diverse…
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SEMAC Capstone Event for Delia Bell:
Join us for a free to the public capstone event celebrating potter Delia Bell's exploration of ceramic slab vessels, on Saturday, March 9th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This event will be held at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN. Delia will share about her creative investigation into slab pottery, and display the resulting work. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through the Minnesota State Arts Board and a grant from the…
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“Moments of Magic” Landscape Oil Paintings by Kat Nottingham
Lanesboro Arts presents "Moments of Magic": An Exhibition of Landscape Oil Paintings by Kat Nottingham at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery. Nottingham's paintings shine with their reverential representations of ephemeral light, from the soft-spreading glow of a sunset to the luminescent pool of a street lamp. This show will run from April 6th to June 2nd, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. As an impressionist landscape oil painter Kat Nottingham is inspired by…
Find out more »Opening Reception for “Moments of Magic” Landscape Oil Paintings by Kat Nottingham
Celebrate the opening of “Moments of Magic”: An Exhibition of Landscape Oil Paintings by Kat Nottingham, on Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Stop into the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery to see Nottingham’s paintings and visit with the artists herself! There will also be complimentary refreshments and live music by local musician Paul Schmidt. As an impressionist landscape oil painter Kat Nottingham is inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the fleeting moments of light and…
Find out more »Artist Development Workshop: Marketing and Promoting
How can artists best market themselves and their work? What goes into a successful marketing campaign? What is worth pursuing on social media, and what should an artist avoid? These questions and more will be answered in a FREE artist-led workshop, "Marketing and Promoting," on Thursday, April 11th from 6 - 8 PM in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery (103 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro MN 55949). This workshop will also be available through Zoom. Goldsmiths, jewelers, and business owners Liz Bucheit &…
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