Welcome to The Cultural Centre in Bird Island

 

ACTS Artists

In Gallery: August 3-19 , 2026

 

ACTS artwork brightens up Bird Island Cultural Centre. Running for two weeks in August, this very special exhibit showcases the importance of art for everybody, of all abilities.

“Rosemary Glesener, director of the Cultural Centre, knows how important it is to provide avenues of creativity for those with developmental disabilities or suffering from brain injuries. Glesener, along with husband Mark, used to own and operate Glesener’s Inc. in Bird Island, which provided programming and residential services for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

“It improves cognition, eye and hand coordination, storytelling,” Glesener said. “It is very important.” The art exhibit with is an annual event at the Cultural Centre, held every August.” West Central Tribune 

  

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Make a tax deductible donation. Your gift, however big or small, makes it possible for us to continue to enrich the community through art and wellness.

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Become a sustaining member! Join us in keeping art and the creative processes available for the enrichment of our communities across generations.

OUR ONLINE EXHIBITION GALLERY

Did you know that we have online exhibitions for many of our past exhibits? Many have videos for your viewing and as a member of the Cultural Centre you can view the full online exhibition anytime you feel the need to stare at something beautiful. Check out our online gallery today.
Never a dull moment,

EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON CLASSES

It’s a great time to learn a new skill and we have a number of opportunities for you to do so, online and in-person. Check out the upcoming classes!

GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM

We’re real people. Come meet our board and community partners! They make our world go round and it’s a privledge to work along side them.

ROSEMARY'S YOUTUBE HOW-TO RECOMMENDATIONS

Learn a new skill! Check out these YouTube how-to demonstrations in a variety of artistic mediums. Check back often for new uploads!
Enhancing quality of life through art and community.

THE CULTURAL CENTRE

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SUPPORT REGIONAL ARTISTS

We value artists and their creative process. We appreciate their imagination, self-discipline and technical skills. The gallery artworks range from sculpture, to fiber art to paintings and photography. You may purchase an artwork and take it home the same day!

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET IN BIRD ISLAND

Join us every Wednesday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, starting June 3rd, for live music, farmers market, artisan vendors, food, outdoor activities, and art!

ADULT & YOUTH CLASSES, OCTOBER TO MAY

The Cultural Centre offers both adult and youth classes from October through May. The class schedule and offerings will be posted in August. Consider Heather Smith’s Flying Through The Fundamentals of Watercolor Painting or register your child in grades 4 through 8 in the art experience of Creative Minds.

Art enables us to find ourselves

and lose ourselves at the same time.

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Thomas Merton

Address

640 Dogwood Avenue P.O. Box 434
Bird Island, MN 55310
(320) 365-1011

birdislandculture@gmail.com

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Gallery Hours

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

 

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.