Gallery

The Hutchinson Center for the Arts presents year-round exhibitions featuring the work of Minnesota visual artists, both emerging and established working in a variety of mediums. We also have a Sales Gallery featuring local and regional artists, including pottery, textiles, photography, jewelry, printmaking, and more!

The gallery is always free and open to the public during regular business hours.

Keep scrolling to view current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as information on sponsoring an exhibition and applying to show in the space.

On View

Annual Youth Art Show

On View: April 30 - May 17

Open House: May 3rd 10am-2pm

A community favorite, the Annual Youth Art Show features work from K-12 students in McLeod County. Local art educators select pieces throughout the year to display at the showcase.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Up Next

Involution by Shelley Caldwell

On View: May 28 - July 11

Reception: May 30th 5-7pm

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 will be teaching a plein air sketching class along the Crow River on May 30th. Click Here to learn more and register.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Did you miss the latest artist reception? Click to watch the recording.

A special thanks to HCVN for recording the artist talks. Find more recorded artist receptions here.

2025 Visual Art Exhibition Series

Annual Community Showcase: January 15 - February 21

ME Fuller: March 5 - April 18

Annual Youth Art Show: April 30 - May 17

Shelley Caldwell: May 28 - July 11

Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring Rose Han & Olivia Hoppe: July 23 - September 13

Visible: September 24 - October 24

Emily Victory: November 5 - January 2

Sponsor an exhibition

An individual/business sponsorship of $100 per exhibit includes recognition on our website and social media, and in the gallery PLUS receive 15% off a single artwork purchased from sponsored exhibition. Contact Molly at director@hutchinsonarts.org for more information or to select your exhibition sponsorship.