Twin Rivers Council for the Arts

06/01/2026

Join us at The Free Press of Mankato MN for Twin Rivers upcoming Creative Connections art activation. Artist Amber Rahe will be featured in their new micro art gallery. Stop by and enjoy her wonderful art and learn how the Mankato Free Press is supporting local artists and helping build community connections through creativity.

Tuesday, 6.9.26, 5:30-6:30 pm
418 S. 2nd St., Mankato, MN 56001

Learn more about Amber, visit amberrahe.com

Creative Connections is underwritten with the support of Rooms and Rest Furniture and Mattress.

www.twinriversarts.org

05/30/2026

Bring the family to this free event today!

05/29/2026

Looking for something wonderfully creative and free to do tomorrow? Swing down to Lower North and join us for CityArt in the Alley from 10 am-2 pm. Try your hand at sculpting, painting and other arty creation stations. Plus, we'll have live music by Indigo Moon.

📍 Alley behind NaKato Bar & Grill
📅 Saturday, 5.30.26
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
- Mexican Folk Art Exploration with Cartonería-style cardboard sculpting by Justin Ek + Creation Stations by the Minnesota Latino Museum
- Sculpture Make & Take + Community Sculpture Build by sidetracked
- Spin & Sculpt Creation Station
- Live Music by Indigo Moon from 11 am – 2 pm
- Alleyway Enhancement Paintings by Tice Vanderheiden + Melanie Klimpel
- CityArt in the Alley Community Mural Artist Reveal at 10:45 am
- Beans Coffee Company Creation Station
- Dino's Pizzeria Creation Station

This event is supported in part by the Downtown Mankato/North Mankato of Greater Mankato Growth

Come explore, create and celebrate art in unexpected places this summer with CityArt. Learn more at www.cityartmankato.com

CityArt is a program of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

05/26/2026

Come create with us at CityArt in the Alley this Saturday behind NaKato Bar & Grill in City of North Mankato, Minnesota.

CITYART IN THE ALLEY
Presented by Gene Biewen and Noel Van Tol

While Belgrade Avenue is under construction, CityArt is reimagining how art shows up in Lower North Mankato. Join us for the first CityArt in the Alley event of summer 2026 — a creative alleyway activation filled with hands-on art, live music, public art experiences and community connection.

📍 Alley behind NaKato Bar & Grill
📅 Saturday, 5.30.26
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
- Mexican Folk Art Exploration with Cartonería-style cardboard sculpting by Justin Ek + Creation Stations by the Minnesota Latino Museum
- Live Painting by Noel Van Tol
- Sculpture Make & Take + Community Sculpture Build by sidetracked
- Spin & Sculpt Creation Station
- Live Music by Indigo Moon from 11 am – 2 pm
- Alleyway Enhancement Paintings by Tice Vanderheiden + Melanie Klimpel
- CityArt in the Alley Community Mural Artist Reveal at 10:45 am
- Beans Coffee Company Creation Station

This event is supported in part by the Downtown Mankato/North Mankato of Greater Mankato Growth.

Come explore, create and celebrate art in unexpected places this summer with CityArt. Learn more at www.cityartmankato.com

CityArt is a program of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

05/19/2026

We hope to see you tonight at our 2026 Writers Series with author Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen. Join us as we sit down with her to discuss his work, experiences, process, future and more.

Fiedler-Mergen first entered the publishing world five years ago when she self-published a children’s book inspired by the lessons flowers can teach us about patience and growth. In 2026, her memoir Flowers Bloom Anyway was traditionally published and quickly became a USA Today bestseller. www.lizfiedlermergen.com

Tuesday, 5.19.26, 6:00-7:30 pm
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz - Ward Collective
523 South Second Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Read more about Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen and the Twin Rivers Writers Series at www.twinriversarts.org/writers-series.

The 2026 Twin Rivers Writers Series is underwritten by the Bryan and Tami Paulsen Charitable Fund and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation.

05/16/2026

Twin Rivers is excited to kick off our 2026 Writers Series with author Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen. Join us as we sit down with her to discuss his work, experiences, process, future and more.

Fiedler-Mergen first entered the publishing world five years ago when she self-published a children’s book inspired by the lessons flowers can teach us about patience and growth. In 2026, her memoir Flowers Bloom Anyway was traditionally published and quickly became a USA Today bestseller. www.lizfiedlermergen.com

Tuesday, 5.19.26, 6:00-7:30 pm
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz - Ward Collective
523 South Second Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Read more about Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen and the Twin Rivers Writers Series at www.twinriversarts.org/writers-series.

The 2026 Twin Rivers Writers Series is underwritten by the Bryan and Tami Paulsen Charitable Fund and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation.

05/16/2026

It’s a great day for the CityArt Mankato Sculpture Walk!

Brochures are located in the ballot boxes in front of the Intergovernmental Center and Wells Fargo.

Enjoy!