The Crossing Arts

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The Crossing Arts Located in the heART of downtown Brainerd, we work to cultivate community connections through education, exposure to, and experiences with the arts.
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Art is for EVERYONE! All are welcome here. The Crossing Arts is a nonprofit arts organization working to cultivate community connections through education, exposure to, and experiences with the arts. Access to the arts is instrumental in creating a more vibrant community, culture, and economy. We believe art is for EVERYBODY and aim to inspire and enrich our community for those who create, want to learn about creating, and those who appreciate the arts.

We still have room for the Classical Still Life workshop with Molly Mae!Join Molly at The Pine River Library for a free ...
10/16/2026

We still have room for the Classical Still Life workshop with Molly Mae!
Join Molly at The Pine River Library for a free workshop that's all about drawing some classic skeletal studies.

Using a carefully arranged still life of bones, participants will learn how to observe form, develop accurate proportions, create shading, and build depth through light and shadow. Whether you're new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, Molly will guide you through the fundamentals of sketching and rendering skeletal forms in a supportive, hands-on environment.

All materials will be provided for this free workshop, but registration is required as space is limited.

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🎨 8x8 is finally here! ✨Stop by The Crossing Arts and see what our incredible community has created for this year's 8x8 ...
10/15/2026

🎨 8x8 is finally here! ✨
Stop by The Crossing Arts and see what our incredible community has created for this year's 8x8 Annual Art Auction & Fundraiser!

From paintings and pottery to jewelry, mugs, and more, there's an amazing variety of artwork and handmade items up for bid. Thanks to the generosity of our talented gift shop artists, this year's auction is packed with unique pieces you'll want to see in person. Trust us, choosing a favorite won't be easy! 🎉

The 8x8 Annual Art Auction & Fundraiser is our largest fundraising event of the year, and every bid and donation helps support arts programming throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Your support helps make possible:

🎨 After-school art classes for middle and high school students
☀️ Summer camps and after-school programs for elementary students
📚 Free art classes at local libraries
🖌️ Workshops with local and visiting artists
🖼️ Gallery exhibitions, artist talks, our handmade gift shop, and so much more

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed artwork this year. Your creativity helps strengthen and enrich our community. ❤️

Don't forget: The online auction begins Sunday, October 18! Keep an eye on our page, the auction link will be available soon.

Remember! No Teen / Tween Studio Night this week as school is out for MEA weekend. See you next week, October 22.Enjoy y...
10/14/2026

Remember! No Teen / Tween Studio Night this week as school is out for MEA weekend. See you next week, October 22.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Hey Friends! We will be closed Tuesday, October 13. Come see us (and the 8x8 exhibition!) on Wednesday, October 14 at 10...
10/12/2026

Hey Friends! We will be closed Tuesday, October 13. Come see us (and the 8x8 exhibition!) on Wednesday, October 14 at 10am. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks for your patience!

Our health and wellbeing might not be something you consider correlating with the arts, but the benefits are vast and ta...
10/11/2026

Our health and wellbeing might not be something you consider correlating with the arts, but the benefits are vast and taking care of your wellbeing might include taking time to express creativity!

🎨 Ready for another creative workshop at The Brainerd Public Library?Join us for an upcoming Color Theory Workshop with ...
10/10/2026

🎨 Ready for another creative workshop at The Brainerd Public Library?
Join us for an upcoming Color Theory Workshop with local artist Molly Mae! 🖌️

Molly will guide you through the fundamentals of color theory, giving you the chance to experiment with acrylic paints and discover how colors work together to create something beautiful.

✨ Best of all, this workshop is FREE and open to the public! All materials will be provided. We just ask that you register in advance, as space is limited.

Come explore your creativity, learn something new this upcoming Wednesday, October 14th from 4–6 pm at The Brainerd Public Library, and have fun with color! We hope to see you there! 🎨

Register Here: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/k213w2

Just a sneak peek of what's to come....The 8x8 Annual Art Auction and Fundraiser is almost here!🖼️ 8x8 Exhibition opens ...
10/10/2026

Just a sneak peek of what's to come....
The 8x8 Annual Art Auction and Fundraiser is almost here!

🖼️ 8x8 Exhibition opens Tuesday, October 13 and runs until Saturday, November 7
🎨 Online Auction opens Sunday, October 18 at 10am and ends Sunday, October 25 at 5pm
🎊 Reception and Celebration is Friday, October 23 from 5-7pm
🫶🏼Pick up your prizes/purchases between Tuesday, October 27 and Saturday, November 7

Okay, it's not even Halloween, but we need you to think about Christmas for a minute. Do you have any old school Christm...
10/09/2026

Okay, it's not even Halloween, but we need you to think about Christmas for a minute. Do you have any old school Christmas lights or decorations that we could borrow for this holiday season? Maybe a little bit creepy, a little bit funny, and a whole lot of CLASSIC CHEER? Please send us a message or send us an email at [email protected] to let us know what you have! You can donate this or we can return it after Christmas. It will be gently used in our window display this year. THANK YOU!🎄🔔🤶🏼

Hey there teens and tweens!Ready for another Teen/Tween Thursday Studio Night? Tomorrow you will get to spend some time ...
10/07/2026

Hey there teens and tweens!
Ready for another Teen/Tween Thursday Studio Night? Tomorrow you will get to spend some time with local artist, Eric Twait, and make some funky pet portraits 🐱!

🐶 Make sure to bring a photo of your pet to teen night, or email a photo to [email protected] so we can print it off before studio night begins.

🎨Remember, paint can be messy, so make sure to wear something that you won't be too disappointed in getting a little messy.

So make sure to be at The Crossing Arts at 3:30/4pm for some pet portrait fun. Pick up time is 5:30pm, and per usual, these studio nights are completely free (but donations are always appreciated 🙂).

See you tomorrow!

10/06/2026

FOUR MORE DAYS to catch Cup North 2026! Huge thanks to all the beautiful potters who shared work for this exhibition, to all who’ve stopped in to support these artists, and to Timber Ridge Electric Inc. for sponsoring this show! There are still lots of great pots on here so stop by soon to choose a cup and support a potter! 🙌🏽☕️✨🩵

Address

711 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN
56401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+12188330416

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