What is ShopART?

ShopART Midwest is an artist-centric, non-commission gallery that connects Midwest artists to the buyers who appreciate living with the arts and handcrafted items. This is a service by Twin Rivers Council for the Arts supporting our local culture makers and making it easier for anyone to bring special, handmade arts into their lives.

Artist Opportunities

Find opportunities to apply for new projects, grants, call-to-artists, festivals and events here.

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Upcoming Events

Annual Juried Exhibition

Carnegie Art Center 120 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, United States

Opening Reception: May 10, 5-7pm

Begining Pottery with AJ Aburto

Arts Center of Saint Peter 315 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter, MN

For beginners & intermediate students 16+ | MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 5-8 P.M., MARCH 25 – MAY 15 (8 weeks). In person at the Arts Center. New to the pottery wheel, or want to brush up on your skills? Instructor and clay studio manager AJ Aburto teaches the fundamentals of working with clay to create functional forms. […]

$180

unWINED with Nick Hensley

Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery 1179 E Pearl St, Kasota, United States

Join us for the unWINED Music Series! Every Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, we will have a special guest performing at the winery. This is a FREE event and all are welcome to enjoy it. Artist and time are subject to change.

Mankato Playhouse Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Mankato Playhouse 12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 1700, Mankato, MN, United States

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. […]

The Grand New Ulm: Andrea Lyn

The Grand Center for Arts & Culture 210 North Minnesota St., New Ulm, MN, United States

Award winning musician, singer and songwriter, Andrea Lyn shares captivating melodies and lyrics stemming from real life. She has shared the stage with legendary artists and performed her songs for thousands. Her passion and love for music shows in each song and every performance. With influences stemming from Sarah McLaughlin, Indigo Girls, Merle Haggard, Gillian Welch, […]