Upcoming Events
Gallery receptions, partner group events, community art events, and more.
For information on upcoming classes click here: CLASSES
THU 2/19 "The Outlaw Josey Wales"
$5 tickets, click here to purchase from the State Theatre Box Office
Rated PG, 2 hr 15 min
The Outlaw Josey Wales chronicles the hero's violent journey westward after the Civil War. With fresh memoris of his family's slaughter by Red Leg soldier Terrill, Confederate Josey Wales refuses to join his captain Fletcher and the rest of his comrades in surrender to a U.S. Army regiment. Deemed a dangerous outlaw after a bloody one-man battle with that regiment, Josey is pursued by U.S. cavalry soldiers led by the unwilling Fletcher and the murderous Terrill, as well as by bounty hunters who eventually learn how coolly lethal Wales can be.
SAT 2/21 Empty Bowls Build-a-ton
FREE to participate. Plan 25-30 minutes to complete your bowl.
Registration required—click here. Maximum 40 participants.
Join the worldwide effort to help end hunger. Build a ceramic bowl and they'll be for sale for $20 at the 2026 Hutchinson Empty Bowl on MAR 21st. 100% of proceeds from the event is donated to McLeod Food Shelf & Common Cup Ministry. All supplies are provided. Instruction and guidance provided by potter Jill Warner. Building and glazing done at HCA in this session. Bowls will be fired and delivered to the auction site.
THU 2/26 ArtMates meeting
FREE meeting @ HCA.
ArtMates is a gathering of adult creatives who make art for fun, for their mental health, or to balance the stresses of work/life. Think of it as an after school art club--a time for creative adults to gather, meet one another, share ideas/challenges/skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more.
WED 3/4 Gallery Opening: K. Daphnae Koop
FREE Gallery Exhibition featuring Mixed Meddia artist K. Daphnae Koop
Come see our first juried, solo exhibit of 2026.
WED-FRI 10am - 5pm + SAT 10am - 3pm
FRI 3/6 Artist Reception for K. Daphnae Koop
Celebrate and meet mixed media artist K. Daphnae Koop.
FREE
TUE 3/17 Pat Fredericks & the Acoustic Rebel Fiddle @ Art's Place
$30 tickets — click here.
🎶 Art’s Place Music Series 🎶 Pat Frederick & the Acoustic Rebel Fiddle provide the soundtrack for a promising St. Patrick's Day celebration. Check them out at www.patfrederickmusic.com Join us at Art’s Place, where we create a true listening-room experience and showcase exceptional performers in an intimate setting. Evening Schedule • 6–7 PM – Social Hour (BYOB – Bring your own food & beverages) • 7–9 PM – Concert, including a brief intermission
THU 3/26 ArtMates meeting
FREE meeting @ HCA.
ArtMates is a gathering of adult creatives who make art for fun, for their mental health, or to balance the stresses of work/life. Think of it as an after school art club--a time for creative adults to gather, meet one another, share ideas/challenges/skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more.
WED 4/15 Floral & Culinary Art inspired by Art
Part of ArtWeek 2026
Celebrate World Art Day (which is placed on Leonard da Vinci’s birthday) with a Silent Auction.
Kate from Crow River Floral, Alexa from Stockmens Greenhouse, and HCA Board member Laura Beach share their artistic creations based on artwork from the 9th Annual Community Showcase & works by Leonardo da Vinci. FREE to attend.
12 noon View the works on display and start bidding
5;30 pm Cupcakes to celebrate da Vinci & World Art Day.
6:30 pm Bidding ends; winners announced.
All proceeds benefit HCA.
THU 4/16 "Sam Licardi & Sweet Tease" @ Art's Place
Part of ArtWeek 2026
$30 ticket — click here.
🎶 Art’s Place Listening Room Series 🎶 featuring Sam Licari & the Sweet Tease. Search them out at" https://www.sweetteasestudios.com/sam-licari-and-the-sweet-tease https://www.instagram.com/italianmustacheman/ https://www.facebook.com/SamLicariMusic
Evening Schedule
• 6–7 PM – Social Hour (BYOB – Bring your own food & beverages)
• 7–9 PM – Concert, including a brief intermission
FRI 4/17 Mat & Mend Framing event
Part of ArtWeek 2026.
Is there is print or two in a closet waiting to be framed and hung in your home?
Did you inherit a painting that you love but it is in a hideous frame?
Do you have some memorabilia in need of a shadow box so it can be lovingly admired?
Proprietor Kay McDaniel of BlessingWell Gallery & Framing Shoppe [Paynesville] will travel to HCA and be on-site at HCA. She will get you from a print to framed work of art, replace broken glass, give existing art a facelift with a new mat/glass/frame, or frame your memorabilia for display in your home.
Bring in what you have and she will suggest options, share the pricing for her services, and guide you to a great choice.
SAT 4/18 Wood Turning Demo & Learn-to-Turn sessions
Part of ArtWeek 2026
The MN Wood Turners Association, including Hutchinson member Martin Young (Northern Woods Turning), bring their lathes and skills to HCA. Artisans will give wood turning demonstrations highlighting how a lathe transform wood into art. FREE.
OPTIONAL: Learn-to-Turn a wood pen sessions are available on site. In about 20 minutes, you will take a piece of wood and “turn” it into a pen. Guidance, supplies, and safety equipment provided.
Ages 10-adult.
$20 per person—click here to pre-register. (Some walk-in time slots will be available.)
SAT 4/18 Silent Film Experience
Part of ArtWeek 2026
$15 tickets — click here. 100% of ticket price benefits HCA.
FRAMES OF ART: A Silent Movie Experience
Immerse yourself in movies before “talkies" when live music set the mood. A cartoon short will precede three silent films (about 20 minutes each) with an intermission. Films are: "One Week" starring Buster Keaton "A Pair of Tights" starring Anita Garvin & Marion Byron "Big Business" starring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy HCA Executive Director Jim Lansing will be playing piano for the silent movies.
Thanks to the State Theatre for donating their facility and handling the licensing/distribution rights.
WED 4/22 Youth Showcase Exhibition
Our annual Youth Showcase features the work of budding artists who attend Hutchinson public, charter, and parochial schools. Runs 4/22 - 5/9 in the HCA Gallery.
FREE event — open WED-FRI 10am - 5pm + SAT 10am - 3pm.
SAT 4/25 Youth Showcase Open House
Celebrate the art of Hutchinson area student with your family and friends.
FREE
THU 4/30 ArtMates meeting
FREE meeting @ HCA.
ArtMates is a gathering of adult creatives who make art for fun, for their mental health, or to balance the stresses of work/life. Think of it as an after school art club--a time for creative adults to gather, meet one another, share ideas/challenges/skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more.
THU 5/14 Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees
$30 ticket — click here.
🎶 Art’s Place Listening Room Series 🎶
Bethany Larson and the Bees Knees are "one of the Twin Cities’ best-kept secrets" - Twin Cities Metro Magazine @bethanylarsonmusic https://bethanylarsonandthebeesknees.com/
Evening Schedule
• 6–7 PM – Social Hour (BYOB – Bring your own food & beverages)
• 7–9 PM – Concert, including a brief intermission
WED 5/20 "Pollinator" Community Showcase opens
Celebrate the Pollinators—animals that move pollen and seeds so plants can grow. Our agricultural fields and backyards gardens depend on bees, butterflies, bats, beetles, and other creatures to flourish. Community. members submitted artwork featuring these creatures and it hangs in the HCA Gallery.
Visit us WED-FRI 10am - 5pm + SAT 1am - 3pm. FREE.
NOTE: We are closed FRI 5/22 & SAT 5/23for the Memorial Day holiday.
THU 5/21 "Network" @ State Theatre
$5 tickets — click here. Proceeds benefit HCA.
Rated R, 2 hr 1 min
As relevant today as it ever was, Sidney Lumet's brilliant, multiple Oscar-winning satirical exposé of the men and women behind the television networks stars Faye Dunaway, Peter Finch, William Holden, Robert Duvall, and Ned Beatty. When Howard Beale (Finch), the dean of newscasters at the United Broadcasting System, is forced to retire, network executive Max Schumacher (Holden), Howard's best friend, must deliver the bad news. Beale can't stomach the idea of losing his 25-year post as anchorman simply because of age, so in his next broadcast he announces to the viewers that he's going to commit suicide on his final program. Network head Frank Hackett (Duvall) advocates kicking.
THU 5/28 ArtMates meeting
FREE meeting @ HCA.
ArtMates is a gathering of adult creatives who make art for fun, for their mental health, or to balance the stresses of work/life. Think of it as an after school art club--a time for creative adults to gather, meet one another, share ideas/challenges/skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more.
SAT 5/30 "Pollinators" Open House
Its an Open House to celebrate the Pollinators—animals that move pollen and seeds so plants can grow. Community members submitted artwork featuring bees, butterflies, bats, beetles, and other creatures that move pollen and seeds.
Special Pollinator-themed merchandise, an activity for children, and some tasty treats, and more await your visit.
FREE.
Artwork Drop off for Annual Community Showcase
Calling all creative folks in the region. Our 9th Annual Community Showcase runs from January 14th to February 21st. Show your work in our gallery. Open to all regional residents. Must be at least 18 to enter work.
Drop off up to 2 pieces of work. All mediums accepted. Pieces must be ready to hang or display. Drop off dates are January 3rd from 10am-3pm and January 7th 10am-5pm.
ArtLuck
ArtLuck is a quarterly meeting that provides time for creative individuals to gather, share, and learn together.
The topic this month is Vision. Please bring a notebook.
ArtLuck is a free gathering for anyone 18+ who would like to attend.
Artist Reception for Emerging Artist Exhibition
Join artists Rose Han and Olivia Hoppe for an artist reception. The artists will share about their current body of work as well as their inspirations. Light refreshments are provided, this event is free and open to all.
Fall Mum Fundraiser
Support the HCA while preparing for fall. We have partnered with Stockmen's Greenhouse to bring you several fall plant options for pre-order. All plants will be available for pick up on Saturday, September 13th at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Options include 8 inch mums, 12 inch mums, and 14 inch “Bushels of Magic”.
All orders due by Friday, August 8th.
Order yours today at https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hca-stockmens-mum-sale
Music in the Park
Live music provided by Southgrade.
Meals for purchase from Jen’s Catering supporting the Hutchinson Center for the Arts.
This event is free and open to all.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
Meal @ Music in the Park
Jen’s Eats and Treats will be serving a meal at Music in the Park tonight! Proceeds will benefit the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Purchase a meal to help support our mission of broadening and deepening the arts experiences for our community and surrounding areas.
Pottery Festival
A Weekend of Potters from Minnesota and Beyond.
Come explore a world of handmade ceramics and enjoy the stories of the people who created them. Browse racks of one-of-a-kind pottery, find unique gifts for everyone, and treat yourself to something weird and wonderful that couldn’t be found anywhere else. See more details at https://mnpotteryfestival.com/
Music in the Park
Live music provided by Shirts & Skins.
Desserts for purchase from Today’s Women of Hutchinson.
Sponsored by Wendling Financial & Insurance Services.
This event is free and open to all.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
Historic Hutchinson Free Bus Tour
New to town? Lived in Hutchinson your whole life?
You are guaranteed to learn something new when you hop on the bus to hear about Hutchinson's most intriguing historic sites and fantastic architecture!
Learn about the life and death of Little Crow and hear the stories of the many characters that shaped the community, as well as how the Hutchinson Family Singers founded our town.
This tour is free so bring a friend!
*To reserve your spot, EMAIL historichutch@gmail.com
*Tour Departs from the Depot Marketplace at 6:30pm
Music in the Park
Live music from the Tony Cuchetti Band.
Treats for purchase from Crow River Habitat for Humanity.
This event is free and open to all.
Sponsored by Edward Jones.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
RiverSong Music Festival
This outdoor music festival is the only festival to showcase Minnesota originals – artists, bands and songs. Hear lively, innovative sounds of blues, rock, indie, country, Americana and more.
Purchase tickets at https://www.riversongfestival.org/purchase-tickets/
Music in the Park
Live Music provided by Traveled Ground.
Desserts for purchase from RiverSong Music Festival.
This event is free and open to all.
Sponsored by MidCountry Bank & Mediacom.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
The Book of Mark
June 26th, 27th, & 28th at 7pm June 29th at 2pm
Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum
The Book of Mark is a dramatic one-man staging of the biblical Book of Mark. It tells the story of Jesus’s ministry, from His baptism to His death to His resurrection. Compared to the other gospels, Mark’s account of Jesus’s life is the most straightforward as a narrative and focuses most on the acts, miracles, and deeds of Christ. Originally performed as a stage production by acclaimed stage actor Alec McCowen, The Book of Mark has since been staged by many actors across the globe, reminding audiences of the historically momentous wonder and transformative redemptive power of the story of Jesus Christ.
There will be no tickets but a freewill donation will be taken. All proceeds from this production will be donated to the Meeker County and Cokato Food Shelves.
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Music in the Park
Live music from Bill Litzau & Open Highway
Desserts for purchase provided by Hutchinson Area Women of Today
Sponsored by Parkview Dental
This event is free and open to all.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
Music in the Park
Live music provided by Everett Smithson.
This event is free and open to all.
Sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Rain/heat backup location: Flank Bar & Char. Look for an announcement on Facebook.
FungusAmongus Script Reading
The FungusAmongus board of directors invites the public to attend our script reading on Saturday June 14. We will be reading a version of “Cyrano De Bergerac” that we are considering for next season.
Music in the Park
It’s Water Carnival Kickoff at Music in the Park! This event is free and open to all.
5:00 Food available for purchase. Burgers from Rotary, dessert from Historic Hutchinson
6:00 First clue for medallion hunt read
6:30-8:00 Music from Off Duty Chief
Sponsored by Woodstone Senior Living
Rain location- McLeod County Fairgrounds
Artist Reception for Involution by Shelley Caldwell
Join Shelley Caldwell for an Artist Reception for her installation of Involution. She will speak about her work and process. Light refreshments will be served.
Compelled by the surrounding landscape, Shelly Caldwell works from her family farm in rural Faribault county. She earned both a BFA and MA in Drawing and Installation from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her work has been featured in exhibitions across Minnesota.
Shelley’s work will be on display in our gallery from May 29th - July 11th
Shelley will be teaching a plein air sketching class along the Crow River on May 30th. Click Here to learn more and register.
May Youth Art Day
Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids to make art! Stop in any time between 11am and 2pm. May's project will be making tissue paper and origami flowers. Keep them for yourself or give them to a special someone. (Remember, Mother's Day is the next day)
Youth Art Show Open House
The Youth Art Show features art created by k-12 students in McLeod County. All works will be on display from April 30th to May 17th. An Open House will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-2pm at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Several local art teachers will be on hand that day to visit with attendees.
Voices of Dreamers Concerts
Crow River Singers presents their spring concert: Voices of Dreamers. Join them at Peace Lutheran Church on April 25th at 7pm, and April 27th at 2pm. These performances will celebrate embracing bold dreams, seizing the moment, and chasing the aspirations that inspire us all, featuring a beautiful selection of songs to uplift and motivate.
Volunteer Hutch
Looking for meaningful ways to give back? Join us at Volunteer Hutch and connect with incredible local non-profits making a difference in our community! Whether you're passionate about a cause or just looking to get involved, this is your chance to find the perfect volunteer opportunity.
FREE to attend
Come meet organizations eager to welcome dedicated volunteers like YOU! Let’s make an impact together.
The Beau Baker Band at Art's Place
Doors open at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM.
Enter through the North Entrance.
Rooted in the vibrant music scene of Minneapolis, The Beau Baker Band has been captivating audiences with their authentic Roots Rock Americana sound since their formation in 2018. Led by Beau Baker, a passionate songwriter, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist, the band delivers music that is deeply personal and reflective. The band’s lineup includes bassist Matt Blake, whose grooves anchor their music with depth and energy, and drummer Zeke Cowan, who joined in 2021 and brought a dynamic edge to their rhythm section. Together, the trio creates a seamless fusion of storytelling and musicianship, drawing inspiration from icons like Neil Young, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty, and The Eagles. Their electrifying live shows, filled with intricate guitar work, driving rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics, have made them a standout act in the regional music scene. The Beau Baker Band delivers music that speaks to the soul, leaving a lasting impression with every performance.
$20 per person, all ticket sales are final
Community Read: Meet the Author
Cary J. Griffith, author of Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters will share stories from survivors of the BWCAW’s historic weather disaster. Learn more about Hutchinson’s Community Read here.
Crow River Youth Choir Concert
Join Crow River Youth Choir for their concert on April 10th, at 7pm in the Park Elementary School Auditorium.
$5 suggested donation per attendee
Curtis & Loretta Celebrate the Hutchinson Family in Song
Doors open at 5:30pm
Concert held from 6-7:30pm
All ticket sales are final
Husband and wife folk music duo “Curtis & Loretta” perform traditional songs from America and the British Isles, as well as their own originals. Dressed in 1800s costumes, they make history come alive with their seamless vocal harmonies and period instruments, including banjo, folk harp, mandocello, harmonica, guitar, and celeste, a vintage keyboard that sounds like bells.
Their performance for Historic Hutchinson will focus on the Hutchinson Family, and how their music began a tradition of songs used as tools to raise people’s consciousness in matters such as slavery, women’s rights, and temperance. Curtis & Loretta will perform some of the Hutchinsons’ original songs along with other traditional songs, and also the duo’s own originals.
Purchase tickets today: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/curtis-loretta-celebrate-the-hutchinson-family-in-song
Community Read: Book Discussion
Join members of the community for a book discussion of Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters. Learn more about Hutchinson’s Community Read here.
Springapalooza! with No Lines
You’ll have a SPRING in your step after joining No Lines Improv Troupe for their Springapalooza! performance. Friday, March 21st at 7pm, here at the HCA.
Mike Munson Live at Art's Place
Join us for an unforgettable night of music with Mike Munson in the cozy, intimate setting of Art’s Place. Known for his intricate fingerpicking, hypnotic rhythms, and deep connection to blues traditions, Munson’s solo performances resonate with history and raw emotion.
From recording at the iconic Blue Front Cafe in Mississippi to releasing seven acclaimed albums, including his 2023 project “Underwood”, Munson’s artistry bridges the gap between Delta blues and the modern Midwest.
Art’s Place is a BYOB venue—bring your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy during the show. With its intimate atmosphere, this is the perfect setting to experience Munson’s powerful storytelling and mesmerizing sound up close.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Factory Direct and Arts Place LLC.
Get your tickets now and don’t miss this incredible evening! Tickets are non-refundable once processed. Purchase tickets HERE. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Please enter through the North door.
Youth Art Day at Empty Bowls
We are partnering with Empty Bowls for this month’s Youth Art Day. We will be making fruit and veggie art prints.
Use the main entrance into the high school. Find us in the cafeteria.