Printmaking Workshop at WAC
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is excited to bring back Preston Lawing for another amazing printmaking workshop held over 3 Wednesdays on January 29th, February 5th, and 19th. All classes are from 5:30-7:30 pm and cost is $150 for the 3 classes.
Preston Lawing is an award-winning professor and collaborative printmaker who has worked and exhibited with numerous artists and printers for over forty years. His most recent Dry Point Etching workshop at the Winona Arts Center was well received by a capacity group of energetic, creative students. This workshop will introduce participants to the technique of Chine-Collé, a Chinese paper collage method that enhances printmaking or painting, adding texture and pattern to the surface. The course will cover both the practical aspects of creating prints and the historical context of the medium. Due to the technical information and processes covered, this course is suited for artists 18 and up. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Offers Playwriting for Social Change Workshop
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
Virtual Workshop
theatredumiss.org
Theatre du Mississippi will provide a virtual workshop entitled Playwriting for Social Change on Friday, February 7, from 12 – 1:30 pm. This workshop, facilitated by writer Kelsey Rain, is designed for beginning to advanced playwrights and artists interested in devised theatre and who are eager to use their craft to make an impact. Preregistration is required. Learn more.

Art, Music, and Community at MMAM Winter Seasonal Saturday, Feb. 8
2025-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites visitors to its Winter Seasonal Saturday, inspired by MMAM’s new literary arts exhibition Once Upon a Shore. This lively event will take place on Saturday, February 8, from 10 am to 5 pm, offering a full day of activities for just $1 admission. The event is free for MMAM members and children 5 and under. Learn more.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-16 | MN
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This year the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. Learn more.

MMAM Hosts Craft + Cocktail: Block Print Bar Towels
2025-02-13 06:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Gather for a fun night out at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) Craft + Cocktail workshop on Thursday, February 13, from 6-8 pm. Participants will craft unique cocktails with a Water Bar mixologist, enjoying each sip as they create a new craft. Under the guidance of instructor Lindsay Krage, attendees will also design and block print their own custom bar towel, perfectly paired with their cocktails. Ages 21+. Tuition: $65 [Member Rate: $55]. Learn more.

Free Performance to Benefit Winona Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert
2025-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | cafe congo, 161 West Broadway, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Café Congo (First Congregational Church) | 161 West Broadway
Local piano virtuosos Deanne Mohr and Eric Brisson will present a free, hour-long concert to raise money to help fund the Winona Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert. This extraordinary piano duo will present a varied program including works by Bach, Ravel and Debussy. Learn more.

Latin Dance Night with LIVE BAND Salsa Del Sol
2025-02-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Adults $15 | Students (College/High School) $10
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St
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Salsa del Soul is BAAAACK! Savor the ambiance of the sizzling tropics as the Latin beats we all remember from fall’s epic Street Dance serenade you on the dance floor. ALL ARE WELCOME at this party—especially beginners who are new to the ballroom dancing scene! Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents Bob and Jean: A Love Story
2025-02-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro MN
commonwealtheatre.org
Real-life husband and wife team Jeremy van Meter and Catherine Glynn play two people not looking for love—but it found them at the worst possible time, during World War II. Travel through their passionate, funny, and sometimes desperate letters as they navigate bombs, wrecked trains, miscues, and the complexities of the human heart. Free to the Public. Reservations Appreciated. Learn more.

Winona Symphony Returns to February Jazz Jam
2025-02-16 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 E Front St
FREE to the public
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Join the fun as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony partner in support of the Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert to perform Peter and the Wolf. This month’s Jazz Jam takes place in Two Fathom Brewing Company’s brand-new taproom and is FREE to the public. Learn more.

ArtReach St. Croix Seeking Works for Mental Health Exhibition
2025-02-17 23:59 | MN
ArtReach St. Croix is seeking artists who currently create or have created work around themes related to mental health to be part of an exhibition during NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley.
Deadline for submissions is February 17. Learn more.

MMAM Features Piano Four Hands
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Winona’s famous piano duo brings us ‘en bateau’ (French for ‘in a boat’) through a romantic program exploring water, boat rides, and beautiful melodies. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s new rotating exhibit Fluid: What is Marine Art and What Can it Be?, offers a companion to the music that invokes images of Venetian gondoliers and rocking, swaying vessels in which audiences can envision themselves sailing on majestic waters. Tickets: $25 [Members: $20 / Students: $5]. Learn more.

WSU Faculty Members Present Free Writing Workshop
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Holzinger Lodge, 925 W Lake Blvd., Winona, MN, 55987
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. Learn more.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts Announces McKnight Fellowships
2025-02-26 23:59 | MN
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.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Memoir Monologues Virtual Workshop
2025-02-28 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
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.

Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St.
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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, 50 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN.
Come and enjoy a full menu of delicious offerings, beer and wine, coffee drinks, and amazing desserts … all with no cover charge!
Unwind Friday with H3O is scheduled on numerous last Fridays throughout the year. An up-to-date schedule is always available at H3OJazz.com.
More information about Blooming Grounds can be found at bgcoffeehouse.com.

H3O Jazz Trio member Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

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Theatre du Mississippi Featuring One-Act Local Playwright Productions
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Valencia Arts Center, 1164 W Howard St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St
Tickets | $5-$25 | Early bird and sliding scale options
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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. Ticket prices are on a sliding scale to make performances as accessible as possible. Learn more.

2025 Naked Stages Artist Fellowship
2025-02-28 23:59 | MN
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.

Deadline to Enter Plain Air Event - Artists Along the Trail
2025-03-01 | Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Road, Trempealeau, WI, 54661
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 Carlson at dcarlson301@gmail.com for more information and an application form. Learn more.

MMAM Workshop for Kids: Creating Characters
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | MN
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 learn to draw characters with distinct personalities. Learn more.

Sugarloaf Theatre Presents Tales from the Barnyard
2025-03-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave
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Sugarloaf Theatre is proud to announce their 2025 annual theatre for young audiences play, Tales from the Barnyard. The story follows larger-than-life farm animals with big personalities as they go on unique adventures around the barnyard. Learn more.

Arts Advocacy Day Rally March 4 in MN Capitol Rotunda
2025-03-04 10:00 - 17:30 | 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, Minnesota Capitol Rotunda 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, St Paul, MN, United States
Minnesota Capitol Rotunda | 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul
Register for Arts Advocacy Day
At a time when arts programs face growing budget pressures, voice your support during Arts Advocacy Day in the MN State Capitol Rotunda. Join the rally through the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts organization. Help ensure stable funding to support the arts. Learn more.

Poet Richard Robbins to Read at The Blue Heron
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
blueheroncoffeehouse.com
Poet Richard Robbins will read from his work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of the Laureate Writers Series. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing, as well as an open Mic session. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.

Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals Grant
2025-03-07 16:30 | MN
Applications for the FY 2026 Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals grant program are due Friday, March 7. All application materials must be submitted to, and accepted by, the online WebGrants system before 4:30 p.m. on deadline day. Grantees may use funds to support their creative practice and meaningfully connect to and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities during the grant period.
If you plan to apply in this program and have not yet registered for or logged in to your WebGrants account, plan to do so as soon as possible. New registrants will receive a user ID and password within 1-2 business days of registering.
This pilot program provides support to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans.
Program overview and application instructions
FY 2026 Creative Individuals Program Overview and Application Instructions—All applicants should read this document thoroughly before beginning an online application.

Application deadline
March 7, 2025, before 4:30 p.m.

When will funds be awarded?
Grant awards will be approved at the November 2025 board meeting. The grant period for these awards will be January – December 2026. All funded activities must take place within the grant period.

Who can apply?

Individual artists working in dance, media arts, music, photography, poetry, prose, theater, two-dimensional or three-dimensional visual art; and
Culture bearers who have been trained by traditional elders or master artists and whose artistic practice is reflective of the cultural life of a community.

An individual may submit an application in only one of the following programs in FY 2026: Creative Individuals, Arts Experiences, Arts Education, or Cultural Expression. Additional eligibility requirements are included in the FY 2026 Creative Individuals Program Overview and Application Instructions. Please review all eligibility requirements carefully before beginning an application.
Grant range
Applicants may request between $2,000 – $10,000. No cash match is required. Learn more.

Patina to Perform at Trempealeau Hotel
2025-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Trempealeau Hotel, 11332 Main St, Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Trempealeau Hotel | 11332 Main St, Trempealeau, WI
Step out for an afternoon of Celtic, folk, and original music performed by the local band, Patina, at the Trempealeau Hotel. Enjoy your favorite beverage and Trempealeau Hotel’s historic atmosphere while listening to Patina’s offerings. Learn more.
