Visual Arts Organizations

Barn Quilts of Central MN
Barn Quilts, quilt blocks painted on wood squares, have a rich history as an artistic expression in rural areas throughout the United States. This year, Central Minnesota is joining this artistic revival with a new Barn Quilt Trail. Barn Quilts of Central MN is working within Wadena, Todd, Morrison, and Cass counties to create a richly woven trail of Barn Quilts for all to enjoy.

The Crossing Arts Alliance
The Crossing Arts Alliance's mission is to provide meaningful arts opportunities for everyone through access, education, and experiences in order to create a more vibrant community, culture, and economy.

Great River Arts
Great River Arts is a nonprofit arts organization serving the greater Morrison County area. They offer a variety of artistic experiences; from live theater and music performances to continuous visual art exhibits, as well as art classes for youth and adults. Its mission is to enrich lives through the arts and become the art hub for the Morrison County area, playing a significant role in sustaining the community's artistic and economic vibrancy.

Longville Arts Center

Northwoods Arts Council
The mission of the Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) is to provide education, arts enrichment, and economic development in North Central Minnesota via visual, performing, and literary arts.

The Central Lakes Learning Center

The Central Lakes Learning Center exists to serve as your one-stop-shop for afterschool activities in the Central Lakes area! They offer a huge variety of music, art, and science classes on a daily basis.