Willmar Area Arts Council

06/22/2026

🎶 Don't miss Brothers Burn Mountain live at the Willmar Fests Block Party! 🎶

Join us for an evening of great music, creativity, and family fun—special events FREE for the community thanks to the Willmar Area Arts Council and Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)!

✨ Enjoy:
🎵 Live music by Brothers Burn Mountain
🎨 Face Painting
🌿 Henna Art
✏️ Caricature Drawings
🖌️ Crafts

Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the arts with us at Willmar Fests! We’re proud to help make these experiences accessible to everyone in our community.

See you at the Block Party!

06/18/2026

Come join us for Willmar Fests' Downtown Block Party on Thursday, June 25th starting at 5 PM.

06/17/2026

Get ready for Rockin' Robbins 2026! Get these dates on your calendar right now because you won't want to miss a single second of our 10th Anniversary Season. We've got a great band lineup and lots of fun surprises in the works, so get ready to ROCK THE ISLAND starting Tuesday, July 14th! Get all the details on our website at RockinRobbins.com.

06/17/2026

The annual showcase featured work at public spaces and home studios throughout the Willmar area, including stops in New London and Svea.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Summer Art Programs for Teens at Demo Inc just south of Willmar

06/13/2026

Studio Hop 10-5 today!!! Willmar, Svea, New London

Today and tomorrow!! Come check out some awesome local art!

06/12/2026

Great day to explore the 7 different studios for 2026 Studio Hop! Studio 1: The Barn Theatre featured below.

06/12/2026

Today and tomorrow!! Come check out some awesome local art!

06/11/2026

Studio 7:home studio of Emily Quitney

Pottery

Artist Bio: Emily Quitney - EQ Pottery

Emily Quitney is the creative force behind EQ Pottery, where function meets beauty in every handcrafted piece. A passionate artist and dedicated educator, Emily brings a deep sense of care, patience and purpose to everything she creates. By day, Emily works as a special education teacher, guiding and empowering students to be defined by their assets, not their deficits. She is also a proud wife and mother, as well as a devoted gymnastics coach; roles that reflect her values in growth and community.

Emily’s pottery is rooted in functionality. It is made to be used and loved, while bringing beauty and joy to life’s everyday moments. Her work celebrates the tactile, the personal, and the beautifully imperfect.

Emily recently joined the Willmar Area Arts Council, deepening her commitment to supporting and uplifting the local arts community. She is currently in the exciting development stages of opening her own storefront that will feature her handcrafted pottery, as well as offering an art gallery and inclusive pottery classes designed for all ages and ability levels.

Through EQ Pottery, Emily is building more than just ceramics - she’s creating a space where art, accessibility and community come together.