River Arts Alliance

Violins & Vines ~ a Fundraiser for the Winona Symphony Orchestra
2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Tickets HERE
Fifth Annual Winona Symphony Benefit at Elmaro Vineyard: Violins and Vines
Join members and friends of the Winona Symphony Orchestra on August 23rd from 1-4 pm to experience amazing music against the idyllic backdrop of Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau.

Decorative Plaque Art Show | WCC
2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Winona Creators Collective, 850 W 3rd St, WINONA, MN, 55987, United States
Students from our Decorative Plaque pottery class spent the the last three weeks learning the basics of ceramics and pottery wheel use, and are displaying their works at a community art show. Artists have formed and glazed around the theme of Minnesota in the summer, as well as made practice ceramics mugs and bowls. Please check out the hard work our student artists put into throwing & glazing ceramic art!

Gel Plate Monoprinting: A Deeper Dive!
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center and RiverBed Press welcome back Terri Lieder with Gel Plate Monoprinting: A Deeper Dive! A favorite monoprinting class returns in THREE unique sessions, offering a focused, deeper dive into color, patterns/textures, and papers.

RESCHEDULED Amanda Blue | German Art Song
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Advance ticket sales are encouraged for planning purposes.
Tickets for August’s performance can be secured by using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982303699728?aff=oddtdtcreator

DUE: Willet Art Prize | The Quest for Gold
2026-08-31 | MN
Entry Deadline is April 31st
The Willet Art Prize is a national art competition inviting artists across the United States to create original work inspired by an annual theme. Designed to support today’s leading artists while inspiring the next generation, the prize celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the power of visual storytelling.

For more information https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/14047/

Improv at the Garten!
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase

Art Fair Under the Bridge
2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | heritage park, 257 Main St. W, Wabasha, 55981, United States

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
Register Now—Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy

We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA).
The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.

Creating a One Act Workshop | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 and 10 more dates | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Zoom & In-Person Workshops starting July 8th
Our playwriting workshops provide a supportive and engaging environment for writers of all experience levels to explore storytelling for the stage. Participants develop skills in character creation, dramatic structure, creative process, and collaborative theatre-making while gaining practical tools to bring their ideas to life.
Find more details about each workshop and register here: https://tdmwinona.org/calendar
