River Arts Alliance supports and celebrates regional arts and culture by organizing educational programs, community events, and public art projects while promoting opportunities for artists and facilitating collaborations between organizations in the Winona region. Hover cursor over image to pause slideshow.

Welcome to River Arts Alliance

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Projects

River Arts Alliance organizes educational programs, community events, and public arts projects.

Members

We promote opportunities for artists and facilitate collaborations between organizations in the Winona region.

About Us

Our goal is to enhance and promote the Winona region as a center of arts and culture.

News & Events

Claudia Schmidt Concert | Winona Arts Center

02/05/2026

Sunday | February 15 Doors 2 PM | Concert 3 PM Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St $25/advance | $30/door The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street)…

Classical Fun at February Jazz Jam | H3O Jazz Trio

02/05/2026

H3O Jazz Trio Sunday | February 15 | 2:30 to 5:30 PM Two Fathoms Brewing Come along for the ride as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony team up to…

Clyde Stutesman: New Works

02/04/2026

Blue Heron Coffeehouse is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

SEMAC Seeks Community Members to Serve on Its Board of Directors

02/04/2026

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is seeking artists and culture bearers, arts administrators, and arts supporters from Fillmore, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties to join our Board of Directors…

Beginner Watercolor Workshop | Winona Arts Center

02/01/2026

Tuesdays | Feb 10, 17, 24 | 5:30-7:30 PM Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St $135/Members or $150/Non-Members $20 Material Fee The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th…

First Wednesday | The Laureate Reading Series

01/25/2026

Wednesday | February 4 7 PM | Blue Heron Coffeehouse Free & Open to the Public FIRST WEDNESDAY (not the usual First Tuesday, because of a scheduling conflict), the Laureate…

Exhibit Opening: “The Gaucho”

01/25/2026

Sunday | February 1 | 1 PM – 4 PM Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St Free & Open to the Public The Winona Arts Center (228 E…

New Look Weekend 2026 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum

01/22/2026

Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1 Minnesota Marine Art Museum | Winona, MN The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites the public to celebrate the launch of its 2026…

Frozen River Film Festival

01/19/2026

Frozen River Film Festival | February 1 – 8 Comparsa is a compelling story of women’s resistance and community healing through art and performance. After 41 girls are killed in…

Milwaukee Poetry Marathon

01/18/2026

Saturday, January 24 | Sunday, January 25 10 AM – 10 PM both days Saint Kate Arts Hotel | Downtown Milwaukee, WI RAA member (and former area resident) Scott Lowery…

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

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River Arts Alliance
PO Box 992
Winona, MN  55987

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