Twin Rivers Arts Council
Twin Rivers mission is to create an atmosphere or environment that supports creatives, educates the community on the value of the creative sector and integrates the arts into the fabric of our lives.
Our vision is to build strong communities through the collective power of creativity. We are working to broaden the definition of what creative work is and who is doing that work. In the 21st century, creative work includes software design, sound and lighting technicians, photographers, culinary artists and bloggers, just to name a few. We want to invite YOU to take your place at the table and find support and opportunities for growth within our expanding creative ecosystem.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BEST IN ART
Thursday, 10.22.24, 5:30-7:30 PM, Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
The Best in Art Series occurs three times a year and features three artists at an event showcasing their work in hopes of being awarded $1,000. Each of the three artists receives a stipend for participating, with event guests voting for which artist will receive the $1,000 grant. LEARN MORE
creative connections
11.14.24 | 1.14.25 | 3.11.24 | 5.13.25 6:00-7:30 PM, Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
All creatives are invited to join us for our Twin Rivers Creative Connections Meet-Ups. This event is an opportunity for creative individuals to get together, build community and work on their creative projects in the same space. All members of the creative community are encouraged to attend.
Grantseeking and Grant Writing Workshop
Tuesday, 9.26.24, 6:00-7:30 PM, Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
All creatives are invited to join us for an educational workshop and learn how to identify and apply for funding opportunities to support your creative endeavors. In this workshop we will introduce you to some of the prominent grant organizations in the area as well as additional resources to identify others. We will also walk through what to expect from the application process and how to prepare for them.
Upcoming Workshops
The Legal Side of Art - 12.10.24 and Knowing Your Worth as an Artist - 3.18.25
ART IN THE GARDEN
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Rose Sponsors
Tami and Bryan Paulsen
Meyer & Norland Financial Group
PresenceMaker
Tulip Sponsors
Becky's Floral
Mankato Free Press
Sugar Belly
Daisy Sponsors
Blethen Berens
CBC Fisher Group
Lush Cakes
Rick and Stacey Straka
NOW ACCEPTING COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS
Twin Rivers is currently accepting applications for committee members and volunteers. Our organization is seeking forward thinking, energetic people to help support Twin Rivers and our many new and exciting initiatives.
TWIN RIVERS BEST IN ART SERIES
The Best in Art Series features three artists showcasing their work in hopes of being awarded $1,000. Each of the three artists receives a stipend for participating, with event guests voting for which artist will receive the $1,000 grant. Best in Art is held three times each year.
ShopART Midwest
ShopART Midwest exists to connect artists and makers of handcrafted fine art to those who value high-quality arts and goods. It’s like an arts festival that’s always on!
Buyers are connected directly to the artist for sales. ShopART does not handle transactions. This allows 100% of each sale to go directly to the artist which supports our local creative economy. ShopART began during COVID-19 to connect as an online version of the GSR Fine Art Festival and now has transitioned to hosts fine artists from across the Midwest. Additionally, you can find and hire performing and literary artists on ShopART Midwest.
ArtBoard Project
ARTBoards is a Twin Rivers initiative that engages local artists to create original artwork reflecting something meaningful to them about Greater Mankato. Those original artworks are then reproduced as billboards and displayed throughout the region. ARTBoards was made possible this year by the generous support and contribution from Knutson+Casey, a Mankato law firm specializing in Personal Injury and Criminal Law.
