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

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 […]

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

Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato presents A Night at the Carnegie Art Center

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

Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato will share stories, original poetry and more from their upcoming summer show, "The Welcoming Table: Relevance and Stories that Matter". All are invited to this upbeat, fun show. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. The Carnegie Art Center is accessible. The elevator is located near the back and […]

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, […]

Elour with Geoffrey Fischbein

The NaKato 253 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato, United States

ELOUR (pronounced “allure”) is what Elizabeth Ghandour categorizes as Femme Rock. Elizabeth’s direct lyrics, diverse background and classically trained voice, combined with Ned Barclay’s soaring guitar, Joe Scarpellino’s tasty bass and Ryan Vee’s creative drumming, yields a sound that’s raucous and rebellious, and yet very stylish. I see my music as empowering for females because of my honesty. I […]

Snow

Mankato Ballet Company produces a high quality spring recital each May. This recital includes our full school of dancers from ages 3 and up. In the past we have been proud to share the stories Dorothy in 2016, Beauty in 2017 & 2022, Poppins in 2018, Snow in 2019, and Little Mermaid in 2023. This spring we are so please to feature our full school […]