Community Events
during
Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee!

7 AM - 1 PM Dad's Belgian Waffles
Hosted by the Willmar Noon Lions Club
Location: Senior Citizens Community Center
624 Hwy 71 NE, Willmar
Benefit for both the Shelter House and Humane Society

11-3pm pie and coffee at Bethel Lutheran

Potato Eaters Gallery 320 W Litchfield Ave

Maria Horvath and John Stout of Potato Eaters Gallery were invited to create an adjunct exhibition to complement “Celebrate Art!” and the Arthur Norby display, and have responded with a five-artist event and reception (and fundraiser for Music Matters as well?). Along with Maria’s paintings and John’s subtle concrete sculptures, the showing will include the pottery of Gossman the Elder, illustrious Mayor of New London and previously unexhibited portraits in oil by his son, Jais, also known as Gossman the Younger. Rounding out the showing will be the woodcarvings of Fred Cogelow, somebody from beyond the tracks.

The Exhibition will include a special kickoff reception on Friday, Sept 18, from 8:30 to 10:00 P.M., which will be open to the public with a special invitation to all “Celebrate Art!” participants, whether they be organizers, volunteers, artists, musicians, or venders. Arrangements for live music are incomplete at this time, but come prepared for auditory as well as visual scintillation, as well as solicitations for Music Matters, a fundraising effort for music programs in the Willmar schools.. This will be an opportunity for participants in Celebrate Art, Solorlagstevneians, and residents of the area to socialize and get acquainted. Don’t miss it! (and bring your own acoustical instrument in case there’s a jam session.)

The Exhibition itself will run from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, the 19th.

Art Norby Exhibit 316 4th St SW

A unique collection of sculpture and paintings by Arthur Norby, consisting of several plaster cast busts from Norby's public sculptures, bronze sculptures and a selection of atmospheric paintings. The collection will be at Heritage Square Sept. 18 through Oct. 3. 

The Barn Theatre 321 4th St SW

An exhibit of oils and acrylics by artist Paula Janet Pena will be on display at the Barn Theatre during the month of September. Included will be her unique stylized painted chairs.