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  Elk River Area Arts Alliance - Elk River, Minnesota   Arts Alliance
  716 Main Street
  PO BOX 737
  Elk River, Mn 55330
  763-441-4725

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Two Up by Tom Pace
Two Up Photograph by Tom Pace

View all of the wonderful photographs on exhibit in the new Photography Exhibit at the Arts Alliance Gallery

The Show Runs from August 4 to September 11, 2010
Call for Entries
Arts In Harmony 2011

$10,000 in Awards Last Year!
FORTY-NINE CASH AWARDS
$1,000 Best of Show PURCHASE AWARDS
Over 200 Pieces Accepted
Best Out-of-State Work Award
Early Entry Discount
Click here to download the 2011 Arts in Harmony Prospectus and Entry Form

Artists, sign up for the Holiday Art and Gift Show at the Arts Alliance Gallery
The Show will run from Nov 10th to December 24th. A reception will be held on November 20th from 2 to 5PM. The public is welcome. CLICK HERE  for the Holiday Show Entry Form Submission Deadline is October 1st.


New Arts Alliance Brochure and Arts Alliance Fact Sheets


Art Classes
kids class arts alliance 2009
The new fall class schedule offers ways to keep creative juices flowing and creates excitement for all ages!
Strings for Youth

Strings for Youth Informational Meeting Strings For Youth informational meeting Monday, September 13th at Handke Center.  Call Community Education at (763) 241-3520 for more information.  The Strings For Youth Program is co-sponsored by the Arts Alliance and Community Education and supported by a generous contribution from Great River Energy.  Click here for a PDF of our Fall Class Schedule.

Click Here to see the Fall Class Schedule

Take a look at the schedule and take advantage of these affordable, engaging opportunities to build skills and have fun during the summer! Class sizes are limited, so register early to insure your spot in a class!

Click Here to Register On-Line For more information call 441-4725 during business hours (Wed-Sat 11-5PM)

Community Education is also providing Art classes for young people to adults. Browse their schedule Community Ed Class Schedule.

Art Exhibitions
First Annual Photography Exhibit
Alliance Gallery.
Anticipation photograph by Dee Kotaska

Reflection by Wendy Picton

The Arts Alliance Main Street Gallery presents  its first annual Photography Exhibit which will open to the public on Wednesday, August 4, through Saturday, September 11, 2010. Treat yourself to amazing work by local artists!

There are nineteen Minnesota photo- graphers showing their work, subjects of which include wildlife, portraits, water scenes, landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, florals, animals and still life. Exhibiting artists are: Joy Augeson, Andover; Ruth Bjornson, Buffalo; Debbie Howell, Elk River; Dee Kotaska and Rex Lindberg, Brook Park; Shawn Leer, Golden Valley; Terry McFarland, Rogers; Susan Olivanti, Anoka; Mary Olson, St. Francis; Tom Pace, Champlin; Matt Peterson, Nowthen; Andy and Wendy Picton, Circle Pines; Chris Scheitle, St. Cloud; Judy Syring, Elk River; Lisa Tetzlaff, Zimmerman; Carol Lynne Tombers, Robbinsdale; Michael Willett, Elk River; and Roger Williams, Arden Hills.

A reception will be held for the artists to meet the public on Thursday, August 12, from 5 - 8 PM. Refreshments will be served, and live guitar music will be provided by Stephen Hodder.

The gallery is located at 716 Main Street in Elk River, and viewing hours are 11 - 5 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with extended evening hours on Thursday until 8 PM. For more information, visit www.elkriverart.org or call the gallery at (763)441-4725.



"A Big Thank You!" to the hard working painting crew who did a splendid job on the Gallery space a week ago?  The "crew" consisted of:  Chad Briggs, Edith Clark, Lori & Richard Hood, Chris Wilson, Lisa Tetzlaff, Judy Syring, Mary Jo Burk, Mark Haglund and Sylvia Dudycha.


Click here for a complete list of events.

The Arts Alliance Gallery 716 Main Street, Elk River. For more information call the Gallery at 763 441-4725. The Gallery is Open to the Public Wednesday, Thurdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11-5PM. Do you want to have your own show in the Gallery? Contact the Arts Alliance to find out how!

Performances

Billy McLaughlin by Ryan Taylor
Billy McLaughlin starts off our Performance Series on October 7 at the Zabee Theater.

We have some great shows planned for our 2010-2011 performance Series. Click here to see our 2010-2011 Performance Series Brochure and Season Ticket Options.
On October 7 at the Zabee Theater, the Arts Alliance is bringing in Billy McLaughlin, innovative acoustic guitarist from the Twin Cities.  You may have seen Billy's story on public television:  he was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder which appeared to be ending Billy's career as a musician.  He taught himself to re-learn to play his guitar left-handed and is performing once again.  He has a fortune cookie taped to his dashboard which summarizes his philosophy: Many people fail because they quit too soon.


Please join us this fall to see Billy perform, and watch for the announcement of our full Performance Series later this summer!Call the Arts Alliance for more information. 763-441-4725

About Us
We are a nonprofit organization that works with area businesses, government agencies, local schools, other arts organizations, and individual artists to provide quality arts experiences for area residents.
We invite you to become a member of the Arts Alliance and help support the arts. You can also click here to donate on line to the Arts Alliance.