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The Cultural Centre on Art Hounds
Last week we were thrilled to be featured on Minnesota Art Hounds! Pamela Lundstrum, a supporting member of the Cultural Centre, showcased beautifully the Centre and Bradley Donner's current exhibition. You can listen to the episode and read the written story by...
Writer’s Group Valentine’s Day Smorgasbord
Valentine's Day Potluck and Poetry/Essay Smorgasbord As the February rain splattered the snow backs throughout the day, the Writer's Group held its collective breath before the predicted temperature drop. Some writers slid to the Cultural Centre on muddy roads, others...
Valentine’s Day Tea
As I write this narration, the North Wind is howling as the treetops sway to its commands. I am looking forward to the next reprieve from Mother Nature, as well as the Valentine's Day Tea on Friday, February 11, 2022, from 11am to 2pm, an event filled with friendship,...
Newsletter Volume 4 | Winter 2021
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS "One may not think about more utilitarian items and places as "art" but they do contribute to one's aesthetic experience. Think about the iPhone, the Fort Worth Water Gardens, Call of Duty: Black Ops, floor rugs, royal processions, Gucci's...
A Tribute to Solomon on Earth Day 2021
A hundred fifty year old cottonwood tree we named Solomon stood in our front yard until today. Its towering boughs shaded County Road Five on the east, and on the west, a Baltimore Oriole’s nest hung delicately just below its massive canopy. My youngest son would...
Creating An Easter Tree at The Cultural Centre
We have been anticipating Spring’s return; Happy Spring, Happy Easter to everyone! We thought a wonderful way to celebrate is to design a stylized German “Osterbaum” translated in English means Easter Tree. This tradition is centuries old and has been adopted by many....
Newsletter Vol. 4 Issue 1 | Spring of 2021
Check out the current Cultural Centre Newsletter. In this issue you'll find information on how the Cultural Centre is choosing resiliency, our upcoming exhibitions, The Renville County Market, and our new website. Volume 4 Issue 1 Spring 2021 (1)
Newsletter Vol. 2 Issue 2 Fall 2019
In this issue Arts, Culture, Community, Wellness and Commitment! Volume 2 Issue 2 PDF
A Vision for the Future | Seeing with Fresh Eyes
Many know the history behind the Cultural Centre as what use to be the Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in town, the amazing story of one man seeing the vision Mark and […]
Enriching Lives | Building Community
The Arts in all mediums are an essential part of building strong communities and embracing the unique culture that exists within them. I had the joy of wandering around Bird […]
EXPERIENCE MORE AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE
Mark Haen Exhibition - March 2024
Heather Smith- April 2024
Watercolor Painting
John White | Ann & Pam Jewelers - May 2024
Farmers and Artisan Market Opens - May 29, 2024
Join us from 4-7pm for the opening day of the 2024 Market Season!
Steph Koenen - June 2024
CATS Group - July 2024
ACTS & MBW Adult Day Services Exhibition - August 2024
Multi Media Exhibition
Artisan & Farmers Market Finale - August 28th, 2024
Olivia Hoppe - September 2024
Gerhardt Miller - October 2024
Shelia & Tom Jacobs - November 2024
Pottery and Wood Work
The Old Fashioned Christmas Market- December 6, 2024
Local gift vendors, Santa, kids activities, horse drawn wagon rides, campfire and warm beverages....like a Hallmark movie in real life.
Address
640 Dogwood Avenue P.O. Box 434
Bird Island, MN 55310
(320) 365-1011
birdislandculture@gmail.com
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Open on Saturdays by request.
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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.