Owatonna Arts Center

24/07/2024

18/07/2024

You are invited to view this new exhibition and meet the artist Andi Arnold, on Sunday, July 21, from 3-5 PM. The title of the exhibit is "In the Garden of Live, Light and Growth"

16/07/2024

It is a great way to spend a Sunday, enjoying beautiful gardens and supporting the Arts Center. See you Sunday.

27/06/2024

Dee Teller was an internationally known artist and a beloved teacher. Dee was always looking to the future. She worked with the Arts Initiative Gallery to plan a retrospective of her Sumie works. The retrospective opens from July 6th through August 31st, 2024. A remembrance celebration from 1-3 pm on August 31st will be held at the Arts Initiative Gallery, 224 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN.

12/06/2024

The Owatonna Arts Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 13, 2024. The gallery will open again on Friday. Sorry for any inconvenience.

07/06/2024

Art 64 Round 1 voting starts at NOW! Get your vote in by 7:45p.m.! VOTE NOW!! Go Lynette!! Link to cast your vote: https://www.art64tosa.com/voting

06/06/2024

Photograph by Josh LaFollette of the Owatonna People's Press

Lynette Yencho will be competing in a painting tournament this weekend! ART 64 in Wauwatosa, WI. This is the largest bracket style live painting tournament in the Midwest!! Watch for the voting links to come!! Tournament will be held June 7 & 8!! Go Lynette Go, we are Cheering for you!!
https://www.art64tosa.com/

05/06/2024

Marbling: Exploring Frontiers by Sally Power is opened in the Owatonna Arts Center Gallery. An opening reception and talk will be held on June 9th from 1-4 p.m.

05/06/2024

29/05/2024

Thank you to the Friends of the Arts Center committee who organized and hosted the 2024 Spring Salad Luncheon. Committee members included (back row): Pat Arnesen, Jane Wolke, Sue Vedder, Kathy Schleif, Ardie Bahe, Linda Brindmore, and Jane Middlestadt; (front row) Lisa Fillnow and Patti Turi. Not pictured is Joanne Lockner. It was a "tasteful" and financially successful gathering.

21/05/2024

Class Alert 📣🎨Pastel Fish with Beth! SIGN UP NOW for JUNE 22nd!

We will create a fun, colorful tropical fish using soft pastels. Students will learn the basics of using soft pastels while creating a fun drawing that will be perfect to hang on their wall or as a gift for someone special. No experience or drawing skills necessary. All supplies are part of the class fee. Please note, for those sensitive to dust - some pastel dust will be generated as part of this class.

Instructor: Beth DeCoux
Location/ Time: Studio 2, 9 a.m. – Noon
Date: Saturday, June 22
Cost: $50 per person
Who: Beginner and up (Minimum age of 8 years)

Sign up by phoning the Owatonna Arts Center at 507-451-0533 or emailing [email protected]

17/05/2024

SIGN UP NOW 🎨 Make a Multi Section Coptic bound book

Theresa Harsma will be teaching a one session course on Wednesday, June 12th from 1p.m. - 4p.m. Description as follows:

In one session have a hand bound journal to take home with you to write or draw your summer memories. Students will make book covers painting watercolor paper with plant-based inks. These will be used to make a multi section Coptic bound book. Ages 10 and up. Sign up by phoning the Owatonna Arts Center at 507-451-0533 or emailing [email protected]

Cost: $30/ per person

04/05/2024

The 71st Steele County Art Exhibition is open tomorrow at the Owatonna Arts Center. Don't miss out on this exhibition, as these artists live in our back yards! See you tomorrow at 1 p.m.

03/05/2024

Together: A Portrait of Americans by Dave Salerno is now showing at the Owatonna Arts Center.
Dave will be in the gallery on Sunday May 5th from 1-4 p.m. to meet and greet people.

Link below is video of the creative process.

https://bit.ly/TogetherExhibitionVideo

30/04/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
𝐎𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Pictured are instructor Brian Kuehn, recipient Averie Howe, and OAC artistic director Silvan Durben. Congratulations, Averie!

30/04/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Pictured are instructor Amanda Akers, recipient Adrianna O'Neill, and OAC artistic director Silvan Durben. Congratulations, Adrianna!

30/04/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Pictured are instructor Nate Piller, recipient Mason Simon, and OAC artistic director Silvan Durben. Congratulations, Mason!

18/04/2024

OAC Friends Salad Luncheon May 22
The Friends of the Owatonna Arts will be hosting a salad luncheon on Wednesday, May 22 at the Arts Center. It is a benefit for the OAC. Advance tickets are available at the Arts Center for $20 or online at oacarts.org for $21. Tickets need to be secured in advance. There will be no sales at the door. Deadline for purchase is May 16.

A variety of spring salads, bread, and a sweet treat
will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This will be a chance for people to come and meet the Friends of the OAC and enjoy a light lunch. “It is not like our fall luncheon when guests come at the opening and stay until after a program is finished. Instead, this is a come, eat, and
go-on-with-your-life luncheon.” Take out will also be available.

04/04/2024

All Artists over 18 years of age, in Steele County. This is your opportunity to join the 71st Annual Steele County Art Exhibition at the Owatonna Arts Center.

24/03/2024

Sunday March 24th, the Owatonna Arts Center will be closed due to inclement weather and deteriorating road conditions. Plan to return Monday March 25th at 6p.m. for member open studio if weather conditions are favorable. Thank you, OAC staff

08/03/2024

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!
The Owatonna Arts Center and Owatonna Public Schools K-12 art teachers invite you to come to view this impressive 2024 exhibition.
Gallery Hours: 1 - 5 PM, Tuesday thru Sunday.

25/02/2024

Want to make something Big!?! or asymmetrical?! Join our coil vessel clay class! Monday Nights the month of March! Have an idea, we will make it happen! Beginners are welcome as well as experienced potters! sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling 507-451-0533. Class starts Monday March 4th!

20/02/2024

Spring Classes now available at the OAC! This link will take you to all our listings!

CLASSES

20/02/2024

CAT CALLS coming to the Owatonna Arts Center! Tickets available at the door or this link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-calls-cabaret-at-owatonna-arts-center-321-tickets-816902897557?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/02/2024

Are you an Artist or maybe an expert in a hobby? We are looking for more teachers to join us!! If you have questions or might be interested, e-mail: [email protected] for more information. Thank you!

16/01/2024

Alleluia! Here's the reveal of the long-awaited glass display case for our John Idstrom bronze collection. John worked his entire 44-year career as a wildlife biologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He created a series of North American wild game pieces, which were donated to OAC by his sons. You're invited to come see this stunning collection in person.

15/01/2024

No Open Studio tonight

11/01/2024

Looking to take a Pottery Class this winter!?!

We have two 8-week classes starting up next week!!
One is on Tuesday nights and the other is on Thursday nights. Links are below!!

Tuesday night: https://owatonna.ce.eleyo.com/course/6789/winter-2024/foundation-to-functional-pottery

Thursday night: https://owatonna.ce.eleyo.com/course/6772/winter-2024/pottery-on-the-wheel-for-teens-and-adults