Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to build a vibrant community fueled by the arts. We enrich lives by connecting, celebrating, inspiring and leading through shared art experiences. Our vision is a community alive with creativity.

Red Wing Arts is dedicated to creating a space where everyone feels they truly belong. We honor the distinctive stories and perspectives that each person brings - from race and gender to ability and experience - and we work to ensure that art enriches our collective journey. We are committed to building a community where every voice is valued and art becomes a bridge that connects us all. Our goal is to foster a welcoming environment where connection and creativity flourish.

Our History

Since its inception in 1952, Red Wing Arts (RWA) has been a cornerstone of the arts in the Red Wing community and throughout the region. Begun as an interactive arts education program, it has transformed over its history into an anchor of an arts ecosystem. It is the goal of RWA to incorporate art into the dialogues, influences and economic impacts of this community. Each year Red Wing Arts supports over 650 artists in our gallery and festivals and over 45,000 visitors to our free events and exhibits.

Our Leadership

Emily Guida Foos has been involved in the Red Wing Arts organization for over 15 years. Joining as our Executive Director in 2018, Emily has brought 20 years of leadership experience and has played a vital role throughout these past few years of Red Wing Art's transition to bring art outside our physical location and contribute to the economic impact of the arts throughout our community. She brings a wealth of experience to this position and is pleased to be following in her father’s footsteps; Dan Guida was director of Red Wing Arts Association for over 13 years. A Red Wing native, Foos earned her bachelor’s in International Affairs at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR.

Red Wing Arts respectfully acknowledges the we are located on the traditional ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Mdewakanton Dakota and other Indigenous sovereign nations. We are grateful for the people who have stewarded this sacred land throughout the generations, including the Prairie Island Indian Community (Tinta Wita).

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Red Wing Arts is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We strive to ensure that our programs, facilities, and digital content are welcoming and usable for people of all abilities.

If you have a disability or specific access needs, we encourage you to contact us so we can support your experience. Please reach out in advance when possible, as some accommodations may require additional planning. While we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to provide access and support participation.

For accessibility questions or requests, please contact Molly Quinn at molly@redwingarts.org.

We are continually working to improve accessibility and welcome feedback from our community.