Art Center Articles

Re-Open, Re-Connect, Re-Create
Reception Update: Due to current CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines regarding indoor gatherings, we have cancelled the reception for Re-Open, Re-Connect, Re-Create scheduled for Thursday September 23. Although it would be delightful to see all of you in...

Springing Forward into Art Fundraiser
Springing Forward into Art A virtual fundraiser to support MCFTAApril 10 - April 24 Springing Forward into Art offers an online gallery of art and fine craft, sold to benefit the MInnetonka Center for the Arts, in a variety of media, styles, and price points....
Members’ Show FAQ
Why no NFS (Not for Sale)? An installed exhibition of artwork feels natural and easy. There's something almost self-evident about the way things are put together. Pounding some nails into the wall and setting things on pedestals just takes a minute, right? Well, not...
Juried Shows Explained
What is a Juried Show? Should I enter? The Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers two versions of its Members’ Show (as an example), in alternate years. The Salon Show, in which all entries are accepted for exhibition, and the Juried Show, in which a pair of guest...

A Day at the Art Center
All-day workshops for arts educators and arts enthusiasts of all levels Wednesday, March 25, 20209:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.$120 (includes all materials) / $110 MCFTA membersAges 16 + Located just 20 mintues from the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Minnetonka...

Up Close and Sculptural
Up Close and Sculptural Partners in Art March 5 – May 7, 2020Ridgedale Center (12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN) Up Close and Sculptural, a curated selection of small-scale sculpture celebrating the vitality and variety of Minnesota artsits’ work, displayed in...

The Art of Living with Dementia Traveling Exhibition
Interested in hosting this traveling exhibit? Contact Mara! mmiller@minnetonkaarts.org952-473-7361, x. 130 What is the dementia-friendly city initiative (DFCI)? According to the Alzheimers’s Association, a dementia-friendly community is one that is informed, safe, and...

2020 Members’ Juried Show Call
June 5 - July 1, 2020Laura H. Miles GalleryOpening Preview June 4, 6 - 8 p.m.Free and open to the public PURPOSE The 2020 Members’ Juried Show provides all members of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts an opportunity to enter their work in a professional, juried...

2020 Members’ Juried Show
June 5 - July 1, 2020Laura H. Miles GalleryOpening Preview June 4, 6 - 8 p.m.Free and open to the public The Members’ Juried Show provides current members of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts an opportunity to enter their work in a competitive juried gallery...

Art for Breakfast 2020
May 13, 20207:30 - 9 a.m. Spring Fundraiser for Minnetonka Center for the Arts At the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom(5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley) Reservations available online or by calling the Registrar at 952-473-7361, x. 160.Members $20 / Non-members $25...