River Arts Alliance Member Events

Holzinger Lodge | 925 W Lake Blvd Admission: FREE Join Winona State University Writing Faculty members Dr. Debra Cumberland (Creative Nonfiction) and Dr. Brooke Boulton (Poetry) for a free creative writing workshop. This workshop will guide adult writers of all skill levels through fun activities in creative nonfiction and poetry inspired by our Winona landscape.…

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is partnering with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts. Deadline for Applications February 26, 2025. Learn more.

Virtual Workshop theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi will be offering a virtual workshop entitled Memoir Monologues on Friday, February 28, with facilitator Kelsey Rain. This workshop is FREE and open to beginners through advanced playwrights and actors with an interest in creating authentic, autobiographical work. Learn more.

Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St. H3OJazz.com   In 2023, H3O Jazz Trio began their Unwind Friday series – a relaxing way to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy some mellow jazz with the exceptional menu at Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse. On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6 – 8 pm, Unwind Friday returns to Blooming Grounds main location,…

Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St Tickets | $5-$25 | Early bird and sliding scale options theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi will present a collection of original one-act plays written by regional playwrights from Wisconsin and Minnesota. The plays span a range of genres and themes—from hilarious and quirky, to deeply poignant and thought-provoking.…

Pillsbury House + Theatre (PH+T), with support from the Jerome Foundation, seeks to provide a fellowship opportunity for early career performance artists in Minnesota. This program is designed to give artists a supportive environment for building their performance and production skills. Deadline for applications is February 28. Learn more.

The Friends of Trempealeau Refuge are pleased to announce their 2025 plein air event for interested artists. This year’s event will be titled Artists Along the Trail and will be held Saturday, June 7, in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Deadline for entries is March 1, 2025. If you would like to participate, please contact Dave…

Fee | $10 + $5 each additional sibling | Member Rate $3 Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. mmam.org MMAM will feature a special “Create a Character” workshop designed for kids (ages 8-12) to unleash their imagination and bring unique characters to life through illustration. Through guided exercises and creative prompts, attendees will…

Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St Tickets | $5-$25 | Early bird and sliding scale options theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi will present a collection of original one-act plays written by regional playwrights from Wisconsin and Minnesota. The plays span a range of genres and themes—from hilarious and quirky, to deeply poignant and thought-provoking.…

Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St Tickets | $5-$25 | Early bird and sliding scale options theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi will present a collection of original one-act plays written by regional playwrights from Wisconsin and Minnesota. The plays span a range of genres and themes—from hilarious and quirky, to deeply poignant and thought-provoking.…