First Annual Members Exhibit

Join River Arts Alliance (RAA) for our First Annual Members Exhibit during the opening reception on Friday, July 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Watkins Gallery on the Winona State Campus. Works by these exceptionally talented visual artists will be shown at the gallery on Friday and Saturday evenings, 4-7:30 p.m., during the…

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Poet Rich Broderick to Read at Blue Heron

On Tuesday, July 5th, poet and fiction writer Richard Broderick will read from his most recent book of poetry, Jesus of Walmart, as part of the Laureate Writers Series at The Blue Heron Coffee House, 162 W.2nd St., Winona. The program will begin at 7pm. After a short break and book signing, there will be…

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HBC Fence Dedication

River Arts Alliance will hold a dedication of Phase 1 of the HBC Fence Project on Tuesday, June 28 at 4:00 P.M. The fence is located at the foot of Main Street at the entrance to Levee Park. The fence depicts a history of communications through a series of murals painted by community members and…

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Set Against a Sky: a Paper Cut Installation

The Winona Arts Center presents “Set Against a Sky”, paper cut installation by Matthew Winkler from June 22 through July 16. The public is invited to the opening reception for the exhibit on Wednesday, June 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm. Winkler has created a series of large, multi-layered forms that will hang in the Winona Arts Center…

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Views from the Schmooze – June 2016

On Saturday, June 18, 2016, River Arts Alliance partnered with the Winona County Historical Society for the opening of "The Art of Fine Furniture" exhibit and our June Schmooze. If you missed this event, don’t miss the exhibit which runs through August 5, 2016. Photos courtesy of Mary Farrell and Jennifer Weaver.

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RAA’s June Schmooze!

River Arts Alliance’s June Schmooze is partnering with the Winona County Historical Society on Saturday, June 18, from 1-3pm for the opening reception for The Art of Fine Furniture exhibit. During this time, curator Jamie Schell (RAA Board member) will discuss the exhibit and its origins. Another local artist, Linda Sue Eastman (RAA member) will…

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New Play by Emilio DeGrazia

As Part of Rochesterfest PRESENTS GOATS Greek Noun: tragikos (tragos) Of or Like a Goat, Goatish Tragedy For Mature Audiences Directed by Debi Neville Written by Emilio DeGrazia Friday June 17 and Saturday June 18 at 7pm Saturday June 25 at 7pm Sunday June 26 at 2pm STEM ACADEMY 415 16th St. SW, Rochester Tickets:…

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Poet Leslie Schultz to Read at Blue Heron

On Tuesday, June 7th, poet, fiction writer and essayist, Leslie Schultz will read from her book Still Life with Poppies as part of the Laureate Writers Series at The Blue Heron Coffee House, 162 W.2nd St., Winona. The program will begin at 7pm. After a short break and book signing, there will be an open…

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New Art Exhibit at MCA’s Galleria Valéncia

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’, Galleria Valéncia presents Winona area professional artist, Barb Halvorson’s beautiful paintings of wildlife, landscapes, floral and leaf paintings. The public is invited to celebrate this beautiful exhibit, and see the artist in action on Wednesday, June 1st 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Valéncia Arts Center. This show will run through June 30th. The galleria will also…

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Watercolor Class for Winona

INTERMEDIATE​ CLASSES are starting May 12th, Thursday from 9 until 12 at Godfather’s Pizza – Lower level – 30 Walnut Street, Winona – fee is $30 per lesson * plus purchase of minimal food.  Bring your normal watercolor supply list, or ask for supply list upon registration. BEGINNER CLASSES start on MAY 18 – Wednesday…

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