Larger Than Life

05/01/2026

We're grateful that Trail Creek Coffee Roasters supports local artists and Larger Than Life! The images on the side of their building in Kasson, are from Larger Than Life exhibits in the past few years. Featured artists are John Flatten, John Hazuka, and Rylie Sly. Take a look at the art while enjoying some delicious coffee! Thank you, Trail Creek Coffee Roasters for your support!

Community is at the heart of everything we do. Meeting and supporting you all has been the best part of this adventure.

We’re thrilled to keep that momentum going with our new art installation by Larger Than Life. Come check out the local art and grab a coffee!

04/11/2026

Save the date!

The 7th Annual Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Unveiling & Art Show is happening Saturday, June 27th from 10 AM–2 PM at Riverside Park in Mantorville, MN!

Featuring 38 talented artists from Southeast Minnesota—including 17 new artists joining us this year—you’ll discover an incredible variety of creative work.

This is an event you won’t want to miss!

11/26/2025

We're proud to promote SEMAC's Grant Workshop to answer questions from individual artists and culture bearers for potential grants available to them.

Come join us on Monday, December 8th from 6-8 pm at the Mantorville Opera House. This workshop is free for artists like you!

10/25/2025

UP CLOSE WITH ONE OF OUR ARTISTS!

Meet John Hazuka from Kasson — one of our 2025 Larger Than Life artists! John loves capturing the everyday beauty around us and seeing familiar places in a fresh way.

You might recognize some of his work — the Eagle at Oxbow Park, the State Theater, and fun scenes from the Dodge County Fair.
John’s been hooked on photography since the film days, and nature is his favorite subject — always changing and full of surprises.

When he’s not out taking photos, John’s at Hy-Vee North in Rochester, where he recently earned their highest honor — the Legendary Customer Service Award! (You might even spot his face on a Hy-Vee semi soon!)

Check out John’s 2025 piece, “Light at the End of the Tunnel,” on the side of Mantorville Square Antiques in Mantorville!

09/27/2025

The 2025 Larger Than Life images have been installed throughout Mantorville with the help of our friends at the Dodge County Grange organization. Come explore and find your favorite image around town!

You can see them at Mantorville Square Antiques, County Seat Restaurant, Finds on 5th, the garage behind the Mantorville Restoration House, and the Mantorville Art Guild.

This is the largest year-round outdoor art exhibit in Southeast Minnesota—plan a visit to Mantorville and experience it for yourself!

09/01/2025

Big congratulations to our newest student artist, Ava Berge! 🎉 Her artwork Peaceful Peaks, featured in this year’s Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Exhibit, earned First Grand Champion at the Mower County Fair. 🌄👏 Amazing talent, Ava—we’re so proud of you!

08/31/2025

👏 Huge congratulations to our talented artist Tammy Schneider! Her beautiful pair of mules—featured in this year’s Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Exhibit—earned her First Premium Grand Champion at the Steele County Free Fair! 🏆🐴

Amazing work, Tammy—we’re so proud of you! 🎉

08/31/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to our talented photographer, John Hazuka, on receiving the prestigious Legendary Customer Service Award from Hy-Vee! Out of 75,000 employees, only four are chosen each year—and John is one of them! 🌟

We’re so proud of you, John. Thank you for all you do, and enjoy your well-deserved trip anywhere in the world with Denise! ✈️🌍 We can’t wait to see your smiling face featured on a Hy-Vee semi soon. 🚛👏

08/31/2025

And just like that… another incredible Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Exhibit has wrapped up! 🎉 Thanks to our amazing volunteers—Jen, Yai, Paul, and Aaron—we had everything taken down in under 6 hours. 🙌 Truly impressive!

A huge thank-you to our volunteers, artists, partners, and sponsors for making 2025 our best year yet. 💛

08/10/2025

Only two weeks left! Don’t miss your chance to experience the Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Exhibit at Riverside Park in Mantorville. This year’s display is truly unforgettable—come see it before it’s gone!

08/06/2025

The Star of Life is now illuminated at night!