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.

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Upcoming Events

The Grand New Ulm: MSU Installation Art Exhibit

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

Minnesota State University, Mankato advanced art students exhibit works that are ‘site-specific,’ installed and designed especially with The Grand’s space in mind. Works that will be displayed are themed and will be displayed in The 4 Pillars Gallery.

CHANGING MINDS IV: Work by Patients at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

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

The fourth biennial exhibition of work by patients at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, CHANGING MINDS IV is a showcase of visual, literary, and musical work produced independently and in the course of year-round workshops hosted by the Arts Center. Most of the work is for sale, and proceeds benefit the artists and the Arts […]

Carnegie Art Center: Matt Madson & Jim Wrayge

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

Opening Reception: April 12, 5-7pm Shared Space presents the works of recently passed Jim Wrayge and his 30-year-long studio partner Matt Madson. This exhibition will feature a retrospective of Wrayge's works, as well as recent paintings by Madson. The Artist Talk will take place during the Mankato Art Crawl and be presented by Matt Madson and […]

Concert Band and Full Orchestra Spring Concert 2024

Bethany Lutheran College Trinity Chapel 730 Luther Court, Mankato, United States

The Concert Band and Full Orchestra will perform their Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 23 in Trinity Chapel at 7:30pm.

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

Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance Presents: Carmina Burana

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work of the students and faculty in the newly […]

Merely Players Community Theatre Presents: And Then There Were None

Lincoln Community Center 110 Fulton St, Mankato, United States

Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins and […]

The Grand New Ulm: Joyann Parker

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

Joyann Parker, an Americana, Blues, Indie, R&B/Soul artist from Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance Presents: Carmina Burana

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work of the students and faculty in the newly […]

POP! An Art Brunch Supporting the Carnegie Art Center

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

The Carnegie Art Center is hosting its first fundraising event, a vibrant Pop Art themed brunch, including delectable food, artful themed drinks, live art demonstrations, and musical performances to engage the community with our local art scene. All funds raised will help support bringing art to our community. Tickets include: A social atmosphere with a […]

$65

Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance Presents: Carmina Burana

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work of the students and faculty in the newly […]