River Arts Alliance supports and celebrates regional arts and culture by organizing educational programs, community events, and public art projects while promoting opportunities for artists and facilitating collaborations between organizations in the Winona region. Hover cursor over image to pause slideshow.
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3rd Annual Ecumenical Service July 20
Sunday, July 20 | 9:30 am Lake Park Bandshell | Winona Freewill Offering Supports the Winona Immigration Network (WIN) On July 20, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lake…
Frozen River Film Festival Launches First-Ever 48/5 Reel River Rush Filmmaking Contest
Friday, August 8 | 11:30 am – 1 pm Postponed until September. New Date to be announced Location: To Be Announced Frozen River Film Festival The Frozen River Film…
Frozen River Film Festival Presents Pizza & Movie Night
Friday, July 25 Pizza Party | 6pm | $5 RSVP Requested (frff.org) We will have pizza, watermelon, beverages and coloring pages! Email Kara at kara@frff.org with your dietary restrictions so we can…
Sugarloaf Community Theatre Summer Musical
Friday, August 1 | 6 pm Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 | 2pm Students $10 | Adults $12 Central Lutheran Church-354 Huff St Sugarloaf Community Theatre Sugarloaf Community…
Relief Wood Carving with Kevin Ewing at WAC
Wednesday, July 23 | 5-8 pm Members $50 | Nonmembers $55 Ages 16+ | Registration Required Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. Winona Arts Center welcomes back Kevin…
Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment
Applications due August 8, 2025 A $5,000 grant that helps craft artists purchase tools and equipment, administered by our partners at the Center for Cultural Innovation. Learn more at Investing…
Jazz Road Tours Grant
Applications due July 30, 2025 A $15,000 grant to develop tours of jazz music that reach communities across the country, administered by our partners at South Arts. Learn more…
Midwest Culture Bearers Award
Applications due July 21, 2025 A $5,000 award celebrating and supporting the work of Midwest culture bearers and folk arts practitioners. Learn more at Midwest Culture Bearers Award
Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
Applications due July 10, 2025 A $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists. Learn more at Midwest Award for Artists with…
SEMAC is Hiring! Grant Programs Manager
Application Deadline: August 15 Start Date: October 27, 2025 SEMAC is seeking a full-time Grant Programs Manager to work collaboratively with our staff and Board to ensure individuals and organizations throughout…
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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River Arts Alliance
PO Box 992
Winona, MN 55987