May 12, 2012
Meet the Artist Reception
Meet painter Kristi Ahlquist Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a Meet the Artist reception at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts.
Kristi’s show, Serendipity, is currently showing for the month of May at the art cetner’s gallery. Stop by during normal operating hours, Mon – Thur 2-6 and Fridays 1-5 to view her work.
May 4, 2012
Artists of MN Spring Conference
The Artists of MN will hold their spring conference in Hutchinson May 4-6, 2012. Events will begin on Friday evening and continue through Sunday afternoon. All events are open to the public. To exhibit work in the show, artists must first join the AOM. The exhibits however, are open to the public all weekend at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts and the Hutchinson Event Center.
See attached PDF of the weekend schedule.
Email Kathy@HutchinsonArts.org for more information.
April 26, 2012
Fiber Arts Guild
A fiber arts guild for quilters and anyone who works with fiber arts is forming at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts.
An introductory meeting to find out if there is interest in this group, will be held Thursday, April 26 at 5 p.m. at the arts center at 28 Main St. North in downtown Hutchinson.
If you are interested in joining the group, but can’t attend on the 26th, please email info@hutchinsonarts.org to indicate your interest.
April 22, 2012
Crow River Singers Concert
Crow River Singers present
Spring Sing
featuring Broadway classics and spirituals
Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
at the Church of St. Anastasia,
460 Lake St. SW, Hutchinson;
and Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m.
at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson.
Paul Otte, Director
Naomi Shadis, Pianist
Admission is $7; children under 12 are free.
Refreshments served.
“This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council (SMAHC) with funds appropriated by the State Legislature and/or by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.”
April 21, 2012
Watercolor Class for Kids
Watercolor artist Joyce Young will teach a beginner watercolor class for children, Saturday, April 21, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the arts center. Cost per student is only $15. The object of the lesson is to encourage students to enhance their appreciation for art, learn from an experienced instructor, experience techniques unique to watercolor and common to many art mediums and become aware of resources available in the field. Joyce will introduce use of supplies that are necessary and materials that can be gathered or purchased. She will select pertinent subject matter to demonstrate techniques. While seeking individual progress, students will see positive aspects in all levels of achievement. Attention is rewarded with fun learning, new experiences and the ability to use the lesson beyond the art class to broader projects and home activities.
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited no. of seats for this class. Call the center at 320-587-7278 or email Kathy@HutchinsonArts.org to register.