River Arts Alliance

Audition for The Original One Acts 2026
2026-01-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blending humor, satire, and emotional realism, this showcase of six short plays explores identity, vulnerability, and connection across generations. The works presented highlight diverse voices and complex characters navigating moments of personal and societal change. They invite empathy, reflection, and discovery. Together, these stories offer performers rich opportunities to engage with meaningful and challenging material.

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
2026-01-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 21:00 and 4 more dates
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 – Noon
Show: Oct 17, 18, 19
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Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-14, 2026-01-08 - 2026-01-15, 2026-01-09 - 2026-01-16, 2026-01-10 - 2026-01-17, 2026-01-11 - 2026-01-18, 2026-01-12 - 2026-01-19, 2026-01-13 - 2026-01-20, 2026-01-14 - 2026-01-21 and 3 more dates
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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.

Scottie Miller & Cierra Alise Hill at Winona Arts Center
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Friday | January 9 | 7:00 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th Street
The Winona Arts Center is very excited to bring Scottie Miller & Cierra Alise Hill for a concert on Friday, January 9 at 7:00. The gallery and coffeehouse open at 6:00 for coffee, tea, and treats. There will be a cash bar for wine & beer. Tickets are $20 in advance at Music Mart (115 E 3rd St) with no fees or at Eventbrite. Tickets are $25/door. Read more.

Vision Boards with Mary Lee Eischen
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Start your year off by creating a Vision Board for 2026 at the Winona Arts Center with Mary Lee Eischen on Saturday January 10 from 1pm to 3pm. A vision board is a group of images, photographs, pictures that are laid out on a board that please the eye of the creator and then attached with a glue stick. It allows the creator to imagine what is next; what is coming or what is possible in a person’s life! It’s a fun way to think about the new year and open up possibilities. By the end of class, participants will go home with a 15 x 20 Crescent Collage Board filled with images, words, colors and feelings that uplift their spirits to bring positive energy for themselves and those around them in 2026.
Cost: $48/members & $53/non-members
Material Fees: $15 (collage board & additional materials)

Seven Sundays at Winona Arts Center
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center is excited to debut our new series, Seven Sundays: WAC Art & Music Series 2026 on January 11 from 1:00-4:00. This is the final date of the Foundations exhibit which features 10 emerging artists and will feature a musical performance by guitarist Brian Ebbinger. Seven Sundays is an arts and music series during 2026 where a musical performance will be paired with each newly hung visual art exhibit. All seven events are free. This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SEMAC thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Watercolor Classes at Winona Arts Center
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center is pleased to welcome Miranda Lomeli-O’Reilly who will teach beginner Watercolor Classes. Each class has a different lesson. The January 13 class “Foundations” is required for new students. The January 20 class will cover Color mixing & Reinforcement. Jan 27 is Application & Evergreens Workshop. The cost of the 3-session class is $45 for members & $50/non members. There is a one-time $20 materials fee. If you have questions or want to register contact Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com

Printmaking Workshop with Preston Lawing at Winona Arts Center
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Art Center continues our Printmaking Series with Preston Lawing. This three-week workshop will introduce participants to the technique of drypoint etching, covering both the practical aspects of creating prints and the historical context of the medium. Participants will learn how to prepare their acrylic plates, execute etchings and work safely in a printmaking studio. Participants do not need to have strong drawing skills, but a willingness to explore different marking choices that should provide lifelong joy of this simple, but elegant process. Due to the technical information and processes covered, this course is suited for those who are 18 and up. All materials are provided. Cost is $150 for the 3-day workshop. Register today with Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com
