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The Cultural Centre on Art Hounds

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...

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Writer’s Group Valentine’s Day Smorgasbord

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...

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Valentine’s Day Tea

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,...

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Newsletter Volume 4 | Winter 2021

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...

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A Tribute to Solomon on Earth Day 2021

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...

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Creating An Easter Tree at The Cultural Centre

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....

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Newsletter Vol. 4 Issue 1 | Spring of 2021

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)

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Enriching Lives | Building Community

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 […]

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EXPERIENCE MORE AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE

Celeste Suter Exhibition - February 2023

Fiber Art | "Mystical Mandala"

Justin Beck Exhibition - March 2023

Photography

Youth Art Classes Begin - March 2023

Perspective Classes begin and registration for Youth Art Camp continues, visit here for more information.

Bradley Donner Exhibition- April 2023

Wildlife Painting

Earth Day Celebration - April 22, 2023

Join us for creative activities in celebration of Earth Day! More info to come.

Bonnie Lipinski Smith Exhibtion - May 2023

Watercolor & Color Pencil

Farmers and Artisan Market Opens - May 31st, 2023

Join us from 4-7pm for the opening day of the 2023 Market Season! 

Adam and Jessica Preuss - June 2023

Island Days & Tales from the Tall Grass Prairie - June 2023

Bad Dad Jokes & Stories | Writing Competition

Andy Kahmann Exhibition - July 2023

Letterpress Printing | Patsy Kahmann book signing & reading | Eric Kahman - Jewelry | Jim Kahmann "My Life in Baseball" book reading

ACTS & MBW Adult Day Services Exhibition - August 2023

Multi Media Exhibition

Yellowstone Trail Quilters Exhibition - September 2023

Yellowstone Trail Sociability Run will also take place this month.

Bill van der Hagen Exhibition- October 2023

Photography | Birds and Waterfowl

Doug Peterson Exhibition- November 2023

Wildlife Painter

The Old Fashioned Christmas Market- December 1, 2023

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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