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Willmar Lakes Area Arts Council promotes the arts in West Central Minnesota. The mission of the Arts Council is to promote and support the arts in West Central Minnesota. Their goals are to:
1. Provide a structure to facilitate arts initiatives in West Central Minnesota.
2. Facilitate funding opportunities and community financial support for arts organizations and groups.
3. Conduct annual membership recruitment and fund raising efforts.
4. Communicate arts activities via mailings and electronic media.
5. Maintain a registry of area artists and arts organizations.
6. Fulfill our collaborative agreement with the Willmar Public Schools to administer the Arts in the Schools program and coordinate exhibits in the Willmar Education and
For more information on the Willmar Area Arts Council and area artists please visit their website at: www.willmarareaartscouncil.org
Gallery
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The Willmar Education |
The Willmar Education and Arts Center, located in what was once the Willmar Senior High School, is a facility for both community arts events and the Willmar Public Schools district office. The building houses an art exhibition gallery and a 750-seat performance auditorium. Over the past 25 years continual efforts have been made to improve the facility for arts related purposes. A rehearsal hall, green room, and a performance shell for the stage with a state of the art sound system make it a welcoming venue for performances. The gallery space, located in the lobby area, is used for exhibitions arranged by the Willmar Area Arts Council. |
Organizations
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Art House |
Founded in 2007, ARThouse is a residential, phantom exhibition venue specializing in contemporary art and ideas. Through its exhibitions and site specific projects, ARThouse works to nurture and support the creative endeavors of artists and deepen public understanding of contemporary art. |
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The Barn Theatre |
The Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. owns and operates a non-profit community theatre known as "The Barn Theatre." The mission of The Barn Theatre is to provide affordable quality performing arts to West Central Minnesota. The Barn promotes community involvement, affords opportunities for personal growth for its volunteers, displays and develops artistic talent, and provides community leadership for the fine arts. We offer six major stage productions and one children’s show every year. |
| Creating Art Together (CAT) 320-235-1031 bonjon2@charter.net
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The CREATING ART TOGETHER group, formerly known as "Watercolor Wednesdays," was organized in 2004. The group of approximately 30 members includes all skill levels from beginner to amateur to professional. CAT meets from 9 am to 12 noon every Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church in New London. Wednesday agendas include live art workshops, video workshops and hands-on activities given by CAT members or visiting artists. CREATING ART TOGETHER offers inspiration, support, and encouragement to all its members regardless of skill level or choice of media. |
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The Crow River Players, Inc. |
The Crow River Players, Inc. is the non-profit organization that owns and operates the historic building in downtown New London known as the Little Theatre. Saved from demolition in 1998, the building has been updated and restored to preserve its character and history. Our purpose is to bring the communities of New London, Spicer, & the surrounding areas quality affordable live entertainment. Our venue includes theatrical productions, musical variety shows, concerts, and a monthly informal entertainment night designed to nurture local musicians. |
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DEMO INC |
DEMO inc is a non-profit corporation whose focus is to provide authentic arts experiences for at risk teens while embracing the Greater Minnesota Community. DEMO's current studio spaces and classes include: Western Paper Making, Macintosh Computer Lab, Ceramics, Surface Design, and Book Arts. Future studio classes include: Photography, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Silkscreen. |
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The Little Crow Photography Club |
The Little Crow Photography Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Dethlefs Senior Center in Spicer, MN. The club was organized in February of 1990 and continues to grow in members and knowledge. There are special monthly programs, exhibits, field trips, workshops, and contests. Please call for more information. |
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Mill Pond Jazz Combo |
The Mill Pond Jazz Combo is an 8 piece group, formed by members of the larger Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra. Their music includes a variety of standard jazz tunes, "sacred jazz", rock, funk, latin and Christmas songs. They are available for church services, concerts, dances and corporate functions. |
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Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra |
The Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra is a 17-19 piece, community group, formed in 2005. Members include professional musicians, music teachers (current and retired), students and other talented community players. They play a variety of classic Big-Band jazz (swing, blues, latin) as well as rock, funk and hip-hop styles. Their repertoire also includes many arrangements of "sacred jazz," Christmas music and originals. Concerts have been performed at area churches, festivals, parks, restaurants, theatres and the WEAC Auditorium. They have recorded several LIVE CD's and DVD's which may purchased at Whitney Music and at their concerts. |
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Pen'n Ink |
Pen 'n Ink is an informal group of writers who meet to encourage creative expression through writing and to promote the literary arts in our communities. The group has published two books Echoes from the Lakes and Echoes, Stones & Water Rings. We meet the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar. We are available to give readings in coffee houses and intimate settings. |
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Potato Eaters Gallery |
Potato Eaters Gallery, located in downtown Willmar, is a large, well-lighted and heated space. (3000 sq. ft. of floor, 2000 sq. ft. of wall) We are presently calling for un-marketable, over-sized, provocative, explicit, controversial, ugly or politically incorrect artworks for up-coming exhibitions.(2D, 3D, video, performance, what have you) Normally open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, or by appointment |
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Prairie Winds Concert Band |
The purpose of the band is two-fold. The organization seeks to provide good quality musical entertainment to the area surrounding Willmar in West Central Minnesota. The band is also an important outlet for adult musicians to continue to play in a musical ensemble beyond high school and college. The band provides a meaningful program for its participants to pursue their musical hobby while also enjoying fellowship with other musicians. |
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West Central Connection Barbershop Chorus |
The Willmar Community Theatre, Inc. owns and operates a non-profit community theatre known as "The Barn Theatre." The mission of The Barn Theatre is to provide affordable quality performing arts to West Central Minnesota. The Barn promotes community involvement, affords opportunities for personal growth for its volunteers, displays and develops artistic talent, and provides community leadership for the fine arts. We offer six major stage productions and one children’s show every year. |
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West Central Singers |
The West Central Singers is a group of local musicians directed by Dr. Chet Sommers. The group strives to perform quality choral music in concerts at church gatherings and in area towns. In most programs, the choir sings unaccompanied for much of the program. In other concerts guest artists on the violin, cello, harp, or trumpet have added to the musical offering. For further information about the West Central Singers, contact Chet Sommers in August. The choir resumes rehearsals in September. |
