06/04/2026
Red Wing Arts is excited to announce our first Artist in Residence for 2026! This residency offers artists the time, space, and support to explore ideas, take creative risks, and grow their practice while engaging with our community in meaningful ways. This year we will be hosting two artists – one local and one visiting artist!
Our local artist this year is Nina Verin, a self-taught mosaic artist based in Red Wing, Minnesota. For her residency, Nina will be completing a project titled "Healing Waters Mosaic", a project that explores the Mississippi River as a source of healing, continuity, and shared identity as it flows through our town.
A central element of this project is community participation, specifically involving local teens. Additionally, Nina hopes to connect with students involved in Hispanic Outreach and the Honoring Dakota Project.
“Healing Waters Mosaic honors the Mississippi River not only as a physical landmark, but as a living metaphor for resilience, movement, and shared healing. Through mosaic, material, and mindful participation, this project seeks to create a lasting artwork that reflects our community’s strength and capacity to carry one another forward during challenging times”, says Nina.
Nina will be joining us for the month of September. Stay tuned for more details and opportunities to learn more about Nina and this impactful project.
P.S. Wondering about the cute llama in Nina’s photo? “I volunteer at Wild Pyle Acres. We do therapeutic visits to Senior and Disability Centers locally and in the surrounding area. […] My happy place!”
Stay tuned next week when we announce our next artist!
