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Wild Wings announces 'Art Fest 2019'

Jul 17, 2019

Wild Wings is planning a new event, “Art Fest 2019” to take place on Aug. 2 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club in Lake City. “Located immediately east of Wild Wings’ former gallery location on South Highway 61, the new venue offers spectacular, panoramic views of beautiful Lake Pepin, creating the...

National Eagle Center to host Jan Killian painting demonstration event

Jul 10, 2019

On Saturday, July 20, the National Eagle Center in Wabasha will host artist Jan Killian in the Watershed Gallery for a live painting and artist meet and greet event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Killian, an artist from Cumberland, Wis., is currently exhibiting work in the Watershed Gallery at the National...

Rare painting of river at Frontenac on display at Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona

Jul 3, 2019

An 1875 oil painting of Frontenac Point is on now on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. The painting, by artist Joseph R. Meeker, is the only known portrayal of the lighthouse that once stood on the point, according to local historian Lorry Wendland. Meeker likely sketched the...

Local painters sought for annual exhibit

May 8, 2019

Local painters, in any medium, are invited to share their work at the fifth annual Lake City Marina art exhibit. This year’s theme is “A Moment in Time.” The exhibit will run for three weeks and coincides with the very popular Sailing for Leukemia event held on July 28 and 29. “The marina is a...

Watercolor workshop planned for March 9

Jan 17, 2019

Lake City Area Arts will hold a watercolor workshop on Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The instructor, Wendy Westlake, has been painting in watercolor for 18 years. She served on the Board of the Minnesota Watercolor Society from 2012 to 2016, and was president from 2014 to 2016....

Lake City artist qualifies for state fair

Aug 15, 2018

If you stop by the fine arts building at this year’s state fair, you’ll see a painting of a little girl reading a book to a cat called “Bedtime Story.” The girl is Pat Swanson’s granddaughter. The painting is Swanson’s. Qualifying for the fair is a point of pride for Swanson. “It’s quite a...

Local art on display at marina

Aug 1, 2018

The Lake City Marina, 201 South Franklin Street, is a very colorful place these days with art work from the Show and Share art group and the Lake City Photography Club on display. The Show and Share art exhibit, My Passion, will run through Aug. 6. The Lake City Photography Club photo display will...

‘My Passion’ art exhibit opens July 19 at marina

Jul 12, 2018

Lake City Show and Share artists have announced their third annual exhibit at the Lake City Marina, 201 South Franklin Street. This year’s show, titled “My Passion”, will run from July 19 through Aug. 6. Show and Share artists have created unique paintings that express their individual interests...

Watercolor class openings still available

Feb 28, 2018

Registration is under way for spring watercolor classes at the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) center, 220 East Chestnut Street. Classes will be held on consecutive Tuesdays: March 6, 13, 27, and April 3 and 10. The evening session is full, but openings are available in the afternoon session from 2...

Watercolor classes to be offered at LCAA center

Feb 7, 2018

Registration has begun for beginning watercolor classes at the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) center, 220 East Chestnut Street. Classes will be held on consecutive Tuesdays; March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3 and 10. Two sessions are available, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with class size...