Red Wing Arts in the News
Pottery throwdown planned by Red Wing Arts
Aug 29, 2025
Red Wing Arts this week announced the second annual RWA Pottery Throwdown, a unique event celebrating clay and creativity.
Red Wing Arts announces 2025 Plein Air award winners
July 1, 2025
Red Wing Arts recently announced the award winners of the 19th Annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air, a weeklong celebration of outdoor painting that brings the landscapes and charm of Red Wing and the surrounding region to life on canvas.
Red Wing Arts 2025 Poet Artist Collaboration starts April 18
April 2, 2025
Red Wing Arts this week announced the return of the annual Poet Artist Collaboration, a cherished event celebrating the powerful intersection of poetry and visual art.
New exhibit opens at Red Wing Arts Oct. 25
Oct 19, 2024
A new exhibit, Threads That Bind, opens at Red Wing Arts Oct. 25. Threads That Bind is a two-part project about remembrance and memorializing those we’ve lost through death.
Second annual Indigenous Artist Market celebrates Dakota heritage
July 13, 2024
Red Wing Arts and the Honoring Dakota Project came together to host a day of reconciliation and appreciation through various art forms, storytelling and music.
Red Wing Pride spreads message of acceptance
June 14, 2024
More than 1,400 people packed West Third Street June 8 for the second annual Red Wing Pride.
Red Wing Arts hosting pottery throwdown fundraiser
April 25, 2024
Red Wing Arts is hosting its inaugural Pottery Throwdown, a unique event celebrating creativity, community and competition.
Big Turn Music Festival was once again a big draw
February 26, 2024
One part of the festival planning that made a big difference this year, Brown said, was the help the festival got from Red Wing Arts.
Red Wing Arts celebrates 57 years of the annual Fall Festival
Oct 23, 2023
122 registered booths lined West 3rd and Bush streets for Red Wing Arts' most popular event.
Presentation of mural and gifts scheduled for Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct 6, 2023
Since 2020, Red Wing Arts, in partnership with the Prairie Island Indian Community, the City of Red Wing and Goodhue County, has collaboratively presented the Honoring Dakota Project
Embroidery Project is extension of the Wandering House project
Sept 4, 2023
Documentary filmmaker and artist Cecilia Cornejo has been exploring this idea for several years through a project.
Last month of concerts in the park features various genres
Aug 12, 2023
There are three more chances for the community to flood Central Park on a Wednesday night for new music.
Honoring Dakota project awarded with Hometown Grant
July 25, 2023
T-Mobile presented the project’s organizers with a $50,000 check to continue the work of the Honoring Dakota project.
Second annual River Town Throw Down
July 22, 2023
For the second year in a row, Red Wing Arts collaborated with the Big Turn Music Festival to present the River Town Throw Down– a day of free live music, food trucks and an interactive art battle.
Art in the heart of Red Wing
July 1, 2023
For the third year in a row, the streets of downtown Red Wing have been adorned with large-scale multi-media sculptures, murals, boots and benches to capture the eyes of passersby.
17th annual Plein Air festival underway
June 16, 2023
For two weeks in June, artists from across the region gather in Red Wing for the annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air Arts Festival.
Plein Air art festival is back this month
June 9, 2023
Beginning on June 10, Plein Air artists will be scattered throughout Red Wing and the surrounding areas as part of the festival.
Some sculptures removed from downtown
April 29, 2023
The sculptures on the Red Wing Art Walk were removed on Tuesday in anticipation of new pieces of art being installed this summer.
Pop-up exhibit at Red Wing Arts
April 12, 2023
Over the weekend Red Wing Arts hosted a pop-up exhibit. The art in “Material Geometry 3” by John Wells was a continuation of a series of sculptures and paintings.
April events planned for Honoring Dakota project
March 27, 2023
The Honoring Dakota Project has been progressing over the past several months.
Artist panel at Clay and Creative Center
Feb 15, 2023
Red Wing Arts is collaborating with other regional art organizations to present a series of information sessions for artists.
Annual members show highlights local talent
Jan 30, 2023
For their first exhibit of the new year, Red Wing Arts showcases the talents of their members.
Calling all poets - collaboration sought with artists
Jan 3, 2023
Poets and artists are being called on by Red Wing Arts for their annual Poet Artist Collaboration exhibit.
Red Wing Arts features Holiday Artisan Boutique
Dec 5, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season Red Wing Arts has unveiled its Holiday Artisan Boutique.
Artists discuss ‘Fractured Rawness’
Nov 24, 2022
An exhibit at Red Wing Arts wrapped up last week and the artists celebrated the closing of “Fractured Rawness.”
New murals installed over the weekend
Oct 12, 2022
Red Wing continues to become more colorful after the installation of two new murals this weekend.
Ta Coumba T. Aiken hosts an artist talk
Sept 16, 2022
Ta Coumba T. Aiken made his way back to Red Wing to talk with the community at his “Just My Imagination” exhibit at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery.
Artists open studios to visitors
Aug 2, 2022
Artists across Red Wing welcomed the community into their homes and studios to showcase their work and highlight their inspiration.
River Town Throw Down draws thousands
July 20, 2022
Big Turn Music Fest and Red Wing Arts worked in collaboration to bring a music and art-centered event together for the community.
River Town Throw Down coming to Red Wing
June 28, 2022
Red Wing Arts and Big Turn Music Festival are excited to announced the first River Town Throw Down.
Artists across the nation travel to Red Wing for plein air arts festival
June 24, 2022
The artists were invited by Red Wing Arts for a competition that culminates Saturday, June 25.
Artists will be painting ‘en plein air’
June 9, 2022
Red Wing Arts’ Plein Air event is about the unique area that is the gateway to the Driftless Region.
Red Wing Arts announces 2022 Concerts in the Park
May 18, 2022
The free events will be Wednesday evenings at the Central Park Bandshell.
Red Wing Arts is opening second location
March 3, 2022
Red Wing Arts is celebrating its 70th anniversary with big news: an expansion into a second location.
Local arts 10 days out
Dec 6, 2021
Red Wing Arts is hosting a pop-up store with creations by 20 regional artists in the weeks leading-up to Christmas.
Red Wing proves it’s an art community
Oct 4, 2021
The festival will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10.
Red Wing Arts hands out plein air honors
July 5, 2021
Derek Davis won his second Dan Guida Best in Show title during the Red Wing Arts 2021 plein air festival.
Poet-artist collaboration, moonlight hikes, more
April 26, 2021
"Pollen Swirls" by Dan Wiemer will be one of the pieces in Red Wing Arts' Poet Artist Collaboration Exhibit.
Red Wing art show seeks to dispel myths about sexual assault
April 6, 2021
Come and see the exhibit at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery from April 8-18.
The art of graffiti
April 11, 2019
On Saturday, April 13, Peyton and the students from Tower View will have a show opening at the Depot to show their art.
Step into Red Wing Arts
Jan 23, 2019
As of Jan. 25, the main entrance to the Red Wing Arts space will be the doorway on the east side of the façade.
Snow can't stop young artists
Oct 17, 2018
Despite the mid-October snow, the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival was filled with art lovers.
Can Lake Pepin regain 'Utopian' status?
Sept 19, 2018
An interactive reception on Sept. 28 will mark the opening of "Utopian Islands of Lake Pepin," a new exhibit presented by Red Wing Arts in collaboration with the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance.
Dan Guida Award new this year
June 13, 2018
An award honoring the late Dan Guida will be presented for the first time this year at Red Wing Arts' 11th annual Plein Air competition.
Indigenous Artist Market, concert are July 16 in Red Wing
July 10, 2025
Red Wing Arts and The Honoring Dakota Project plan to present the third annual Indigenous Artist Market, a vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry and culture, taking place on Wednesday, July 16, from 2 to 9 p.m. in Central Park.
Red Wing Arts announces lineup for 2025 summer concert series
May 15, 2025
Red Wing Arts recently announced the lineup for its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park Series. This year will feature an incredible lineup of local and regional bands.
Red Wing Arts celebrates 32nd annual Student Art Show
March 13, 2025
Red Wing Arts recently announced the opening of its 32nd annual Student Art Show, a special exhibition highlighting the creativity and talent of K-12 students from the Red Wing area.
Inaugural He Mni Can Wacipi Sept. 14
Sept 9, 2024
After months of planning, the inaugural He Mni Can Wacipi is scheduled for 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 at Red Wing High School
New sculptures on display in downtown Red Wing
June 29, 2024
Seven new multi-media sculptures were installed on limestone pedestals in downtown Red Wing as part of the city’s fourth annual Sculpture Walk.
Red Wing Arts Plein Air is June 8-22
June 10, 2024
Artists from around the region will be painting Red Wing in “plein air,” or open air, in the annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air June 8-22.
Earth Week events planned in Red Wing
April 18, 2024
Red Wing has a full slate of upcoming events to mark Earth Week April 20-27.
Clay & Creative Center relocates to downtown Red Wing
February 21, 2024
The Red Wing Arts’ Clay and Creative Center has cooled its kilns and packed up the paints, but will be continuing its classes and workshops at a new location in downtown Red Wing.
The 57th Red Wing Arts Fall Festival this weekend
Oct 13, 2023
During the second weekend of October every year, downtown Red Wing is filled with many forms of art.
‘This is heart work’
Sept 11, 2023
Vibrant colors and significant images of the Honoring Dakota Project mural are becoming more vivid each day.
Honoring Dakota mural begins installation this month
Sept 1, 2023
Over the course of a year there have been countless community conversations, community events and connection being made.
Dozens of Red Wing area artists opened their studio doors
Aug 2, 2023
Over 30 artists in 12 locations throughout the surrounding Red Wing area were eager to welcome people into their creative spaces.
Indigenous artists share their cultural traditions
July 22, 2023
Several Indigenous artists and business owners lined up their booths in the park for the Honoring Dakota project’s Indigenous Art Market.
Honoring Dakota community engagements this week
July 17, 2023
The Honoring Dakota Project has helped to make strides in strengthening relationships between the Red Wing community and the Prairie Island Indian Community.
‘The community showed up’
June 23, 2023
Feeling as though members of the Red Wing community would benefit from increased LGBTQ+ support, Carli Waddell proposed the idea of hosting a Pride event to the Red Wing Arts Association.
The bandshell is back in business
June 14, 2023
During the summer months in Red Wing, Central Park is bustling with live music, food trucks and hundreds of concert-goers every Wednesday evening.
Weekend poetry readings come to a close
May 25, 2023
Visitors filled the Depot Gallery at Red Wing Arts over the weekend to listen to some of their favorite poets.
Weekend poetry readings begin
April 26, 2023
The first of many poetry readings was held on Sunday, attendees showed to listen to regional poets and admire the artwork in the gallery.
Statue removed in preparation for flooding
April 11, 2023
Balance of Power, a statue in Levee Park next to the river, was removed in anticipation of high waters.
Sister Cities contest showcases local talent
March 24, 2023
The commission joined with Red Wing Arts to host a traveling showcase of different finalists' works.
Red Wing Arts taking applications for Plein Air Festival
Feb 2, 2023
This year Red Wing Arts is hosting its 17th annual Plein Air Festival.
Winter Carnival brings communities together
Jan 20, 2023
Last weekend the Red Wing community gathered in Prairie Island to learn and listen.
Holiday Market showcases artists
Dec 14, 2022
The Holiday Market event showcased several local artists and gave them the opportunity to sell their products and art.
Red Wing Arts provides space for teens
Dec 2, 2022
At the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center teens have found a space to learn new artforms and create their own work.
New mural promotes unity in the community
Nov 18, 2022
A new mural downtown Red Wing brings to light the need for unity within the community.
3-D mural enlivens West End
Oct 7, 2022
The West End District in Red Wing is about to get a little more vibrant.
Planned mural will help bridge cultures
Aug 26, 2022
A wide open space on a city-owned building at 320 Bluff Street will soon be filled with a vibrant mural dedicated to Dakota heritage.
Red Wing Studio Tour will feature 36 local artists
July 27, 2022
Artists across Red Wing will be demonstrating their craft this weekend at the first ever Red Wing Studio Tour.
New event showcases local artists
July 5, 2022
Red Wing Arts continues to come up with new ways to engage the community and highlight local artists.
Alive with Creativity
June 28, 2022
Downtown businesses have offered up space in their shops, cafes and offices so you can watch artists…
Synchronous sculpture offers beacon to visitors
June 24, 2022
Synchronous, by artists Tim James and Aidan Demarais, has stood in Red Wing for about a year.
PHOTOS: Concert in the Park
June 9, 2022
The Willie B Blues Band was the second Concert in the Park Wednesday evening with a rousing blues and rock performance.
Poet Artist Collaboration: Local exhibit returns for 21st year
April 20, 2022
Red Wing Arts is hosting the 21st annual Poet Artist Collaboration.
“Synchronous” to be permanent piece of Red Wing
Feb 16, 2022
A community fundraiser recently reached its goal of raising $10,000 to purchase “Synchronous,”
Art in the park(ing lot)
Nov 8, 2021
The United Way partnered with Red Wing Arts and the Sheldon Theatre for the event.
Meet Peg Hansen, Red Wing Arts volunteer
Oct 1, 2021
The Republican Eagle spoke with Hansen about her passions.
Plein Air begins in Red Wing
May 31, 2021
June 1 is the first day of Red Wing's three week Plein Air. Artists will gather in Red Wing to create open air paintings that capture a snapshot of a moment in time.
First annual Treasures on the Trail: an Earth Day finders-keeper art in nature program
April 15, 2021
Red Wing Arts is announcing the first annual Treasures on the Trail.
Red Wing arts organizations, citizens to unveil new mural
June 28, 2019
What started as a wall has become Red Wing's most recent canvas for community art.
Letter: Red Wing student artists will inspire you
March 31, 2019
Red Wing Arts hosted a gallery opening for the Red Wing Schools Student Art Show, exhibited in the Marjorie Gray Vogel Gallery.
Beatles lyrics inspire Red Wing Arts exhibit
Jan 22, 2019
An exhibit inspired by the Beatles song "A Day in the Life" opens Jan. 25 at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St.
Red Wing Arts takes fresh approach to Fall Fest
Oct 10, 2018
Red Wing Arts is approaching this year's outdoor art show with fresh eyes and a youthful attitude.
Photos illustrate life of Hmong farmers
Aug 18, 2018
Red Wing Arts is sponsoring the exhibit titled "Seeds of Change: A Portrait of the Hmong American Farmers Association."
Paint Out and painting outdoors
June 11, 2018
Two dozen painters will spend next week capturing local scenes on canvas for the 2018 Red Wing Arts Plein Air outdoor painting competition.
Free artmaking classes offered in Red Wing
July 2, 2025
Red Wing Arts announced this week their plans for Community Saturdays, a free drop-in artmaking program designed to spark creativity and connection.
Red Wing Arts announces fourth annual Treasures on the Trail event
April 15, 2025
Red Wing Arts recently announced the return of the fourth annual Treasures on the Trail, an Earth Week finders-keepers art-in-nature program designed to inspire exploration of Red Wing's scenic parks and trails.
LGBTQIA+ exhibit coming to Red Wing Arts in February
Feb 6, 2025
Telling Queer History, an 11-year LGBTQIA+ organization centering oral storytelling and community building, is concluding its final year of operations by touring a retrospective exhibit to five locations in Minnesota.
New exhibits at Anderson Center, Red Wing Arts
Aug 16, 2024
“Adornment” at Red Wing Arts showcases Minnesota jewelry artists, whose wearable art tells stories through diverse materials, techniques and styles.
Third annual Juneteenth inspires community
June 22, 2024
Hundreds of community members came together June 19 to celebrate the progress that’s been made in the United State and the work yet to come.
2024 Concerts in the Park schedule announced
May 28, 2024
Red Wing Arts has announced the lineup for the 2024 Concerts in the Park.
Sculpture Walk to continue for another year
March 29, 2024
The Red Wing City Council has approved agreements with Red Wing Arts and Sculptures Eau Claire Inc. to continue the Sculpture Walk for another year.
Wandering no more; art project concludes here
February 19, 2024
Cecilia Cornejo’s project, The Wandering House, has come to its culmination with the unveiling of a beautiful quilt.
Honoring Dakota Project culminates with mural unveiling
Oct 13, 2023
It has been months of hard work for the Honoring Dakota Project team and communities that have participated in the engagements.
Exhibit at Red Wing Arts features Indigenous artists
Sept 8, 2023
Indigenous artwork that includes intricately beaded pieces and various mixed media art fills the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery.
Root River Jam draws crowds to weekly concert
Aug 14, 2023
Each week different musicians perform in the park, the events are hosted by Red Wing Arts each summer with the help of numerous local businesses and organizations.
Red Wing Area Studio Tour back this year
July 28, 2023
The Anderson Center and Red Wing Arts are again inviting the community to talk with artists and learn about local art.
Indigenous hip-hop artist Thomas X comes to Red Wing
July 22, 2023
Thomas X has performed in Red Wing multiple times over the years and is the co-founder of the independent record label, Rez Rap Records.
Sheldon Theatre Brass Band has rich history in Red Wing
July 3, 2023
For many years the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band has been performing as the resident performing ensemble.
Plein air artists showcase their differences
June 23, 2023
During the Plein Air Art festival each year, the Red Wing community has the opportunity to watch these artists in action.
Red Wing to host first Pride event
June 13, 2023
Red Wing’s first annual Pride event will be a place for celebration and education. With the help of Red Wing Arts, the community is invited to a free Pride event on June 17.
Clay and Creative Center welcomes new exhibit
May 16, 2023
A new exhibit at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center features a Red Wing High School senior’s artwork.
Poet Artist Collaboration opened this week
April 21, 2023
The Poet Artist Collaboration is a unique show that takes two mediums and many artists and writers and allows them to work together.
New art walk sculptures expected in June
April 1, 2023
The Red Wing Art Walk is a resident and visitor favorite, the sculptures add a special touch to the city.
30th year Red Wing Arts has staged student show
March 7, 2023
Last week the newest exhibit opened – the annual student art show.
Sunflower sculpture finds permanent home downtown
Jan 31, 2023
The “Sunflowers” sculpture will become a permanent piece in Red Wing.
Winter Carnival celebrates Dakota heritage
Jan 12, 2023
The Red Wing community is invited to a winter carnival event hosted as a piece of the process in the Honoring Dakota Project.
Teen Studio provides creative youth hangout
Dec 12, 2022
The Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center is filled with laughter and chatting on Monday nights.
Tree for All has become a tradition
Dec 2, 2022
Over the weekend outside of the Red Wing Arts, community members gathered for a tree lighting tradition.
Artists at the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
Oct 12, 2022
This year more than 100 artists displayed their work to the Red Wing community.
Fall Festival returns this weekend
Oct 4, 2022
The annual Red Wing Fall Festival is this weekend with some new exciting attractions.
‘Just My Imagination’ Exhibit designed to evoke ‘positive spirit’
Aug 17, 2022
Ta-Coumba T. Aiken, a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow and Twin Cities artist, is featuring some new pieces in this solo exhibition, “Just My Imagination.”
Red Wing Arts, Anderson Center to launch Red Wing Area Studio Tour
July 22, 2022
36 artists across 12 different sites are inviting the public into their studios and workshops.
Plein air exhibit opens at Red Wing Arts
June 29, 2022
All of the paintings from the 34 artists competing are now on display at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery.
Red Wing Arts Plein Air winners announced
June 27, 2022
This year's Plein Air Judge, Bob Upton, had the daunting task of reviewing nearly 120 paintings.
Red Wing Arts shows off new sculptures
June 23, 2022
Red Wing Arts and Downtown Main Street hosted the 2022 sculpture walk tour introducing the nine new sculptures installed across town.
Red Wing Arts and Anderson Center collaborate for upcoming studio tour
May 23, 2022
Red Wing Arts and The Anderson Center are hosting their first annual studio tour July 30 and 31.
Student show opens at Red Wing Arts
March 8, 2022
Red Wing Arts is celebrating young talent and creativity…
New exhibit features local artists
Feb 8, 2022
“Darkest Before the Thaw” will be on display at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery through March 7.
Red Wing Arts Festival recap
Oct 11, 2021
The two day event included work from over 100 fine artists, local royalty, hands-on creative projects, live music, food and more.
Red Wing Arts Fall Festival expands operations to include over 100 artists
Sept 29, 2021
Red Wing Arts Fall Festival, has expanded operations to showcase over 100 artists on Oct. 9-10.
What are the free local concerts this summer?
May 17, 2021
Starting May 19 to Sept. 1, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Red Wing Central Park bandshell, free concerts for all ages will be held.
Two permanent, seven temporary sculptures coming to Red Wing
April 15, 2021
The City Council voted this week to accept the donation of two sculptures that will be permanent parts of the downtown community.
Artists returning for outdoor painting event
June 15, 2019
Red Wing Arts is once again taking art out of the gallery and into the community with the 13th annual Plein Air Festival.
Student artwork at Depot Gallery
March 13, 2019
Red Wing Arts will celebrate young talent and creativity when student artwork goes on display at the Depot Gallery.
Red Wing is the place for arts and artists to be
Dec 15, 2018
There is something special going on in Red Wing…
Collaboration key to 'new' festival events
Oct 10, 2018
Red Wing Arts organizers reached out to the community and discovered that lots of other groups - such as nonprofits, local musicians and youth organizations - were more than willing to be included.
Trapper Schoepp headlines July 4 concert in park
July 2, 2018
Sponsored by Red Wing Arts, the party starts at 5 p.m.; he will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Red Wing Arts meeting set for March 20
March 18, 2018
Red Wing Arts seeks the opinions and ideas of the public for programming including: the annual Fall Art Fair, the Plein Air Festival, Concerts in the Park, Depot Gallery shows, student art shows and support for local artists.