• Creativity can foster connections and our sense of belonging, which helps build healthy, resilient communities. Join Community Engaged Artist Sarah Johnson of The Joy Labs for this FREE opportunity to learn a little about the power of creativity–and get creative together! No art experience is necessary. Supplies will be provided and registration is optional. All are welcome. If you need accommodation for any reason, please call the library at (608) 789-7122 or email libraryhelpdesk@lacrosselibrary.org.

    This event is part of the Art and Driftless Region 2024 Regional Read. Visit https://www.driftlessregionalread.com/ for more info! This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ARTCAMP! Leaf Pressing + Leaf Painting at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

  • What's your story about this place? Tell us about what we don't know! Come share your ideas of what you'd like to see at WCHS and enjoy a fun community open house.

    We will offer two open house sessions at the Winona County History Center on Sept. 25, 4-6pm and Sept. 26, 10am - 12pm. You are welcome to come at any point during the times offered. All ages and abilities are welcome. There will be light snacks available. Free admission to History Center exhibits included.

    WCHS is in the process of revamping its main exhibit hall, and this event is part of bringing community voices into the process. These sessions are hosted by The Joy Labs, in partnership with Winona County History Center and Engage Winona. Your input will help shape the exhibits and programs of the History Center.

    This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

    Please RSVP by visiting this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSftpohteliasB.../viewform.

  • What's your story about this place? Tell us about what we don't know! Come share your ideas of what you'd like to see at WCHS and enjoy a fun community open house.

    We will offer two open house sessions at the Winona County History Center on Sept. 25, 4-6pm and Sept. 26, 10am - 12pm. You are welcome to come at any point during the times offered. All ages and abilities are welcome. There will be light snacks available. Free admission to History Center exhibits included.

    WCHS is in the process of revamping its main exhibit hall, and this event is part of bringing community voices into the process. These sessions are hosted by The Joy Labs, in partnership with Winona County History Center and Engage Winona. Your input will help shape the exhibits and programs of the History Center.

    This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

    Please RSVP by visiting this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSftpohteliasB.../viewform.

ARTCAMP! Nature Mandalas & Nature Moblies at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

ARTCAMP! Fall Votives at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

ARTCAMP! We Heart Birds! at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Art of Living: Ride the Wave at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

FREE for teens and adults. Registration required.

  • Join us for an interactive program with Sarah in which we will play with art materials, explore the connections between creativity and health, and what it means to "ride the wave." The thought-provoking experiential activities are designed to encourage connections with ourselves and other humans. Each workshop is unique; past themes have focused on acceptance, self compassion, and willingness, among others.

    This program will be hosted live and in-person in the museum’s Oberton Education Room.

    LIMIT 12 PEOPLE.

    Click here to register.

    This program is offered for free due to a gift from Video Vision Vacations.

ARTCAMP! Sun Catchers at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

ARTCAMP! Surprise Art! at Holzinger Lodge

FREE for youth & adults!

  • Join us at Holzinger Lodge for FREE ongoing community art-making to celebrate and honor the natural area that is hosting us. Art supplies & mindfulness instruction will be provided. Expected side effects include smiling, feelings of connection & a wee bit of messiness.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Coming soon: ARTCAMP! Fall/Winter Edition!

FREE for youth & adults. More info to come!

  • More information to come.

    This activity is a partnership with the City of Winona, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Art of Living: Ride the Wave at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

FREE for teens and adults. Registration required.

  • Join us for an interactive program with Sarah in which we will play with art materials, explore the connections between creativity and health, and what it means to "ride the wave." The thought-provoking experiential activities are designed to encourage connections with ourselves and other humans. Each workshop is unique; past themes have focused on acceptance, self compassion, and willingness, among others.

    This program will be hosted live and in-person in the museum’s Oberton Education Room.

    LIMIT 12 PEOPLE.

    Click here to register.

    This program is offered for free due to a gift from Video Vision Vacations.

Prairie Island Adventure Club

FREE for youth. Registration required.

  • More information to come.

The Art of Living: Ride the Wave at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

FREE for teens and adults. Registration required.

  • Join us for an interactive program with Sarah in which we will play with art materials, explore the connections between creativity and health, and what it means to "ride the wave." The thought-provoking experiential activities are designed to encourage connections with ourselves and other humans. Each workshop is unique; past themes have focused on acceptance, self compassion, and willingness, among others.

    This program will be hosted live and in-person in the museum’s Oberton Education Room.

    LIMIT 12 PEOPLE.

    Click here to register.

    This program is offered for free due to a gift from Video Vision Vacations.

The Art of Living: Ride the Wave at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

FREE for teens and adults. Registration required.

  • Join us for an interactive program with Sarah in which we will play with art materials, explore the connections between creativity and health, and what it means to "ride the wave." The thought-provoking experiential activities are designed to encourage connections with ourselves and other humans. Each workshop is unique; past themes have focused on acceptance, self compassion, and willingness, among others.

    This program will be hosted live and in-person in the museum’s Oberton Education Room.

    LIMIT 12 PEOPLE.

    Click here to register.

    This program is offered for free due to a gift from Video Vision Vacations.