ARTS, CULTURE, & EVENTS CENTER
Upcoming Events
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Known for using silhouettes of nature and vibrant colors in her custom paintings, Shawna Boulette Grapentine is an Ojibwe Cree whose artwork highlights the beauty of Indigenous culture, her love for mother earth and everything that surrounds her.
It is free to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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12:30-4 PM
Discover the vibrant world of mosaics! In this beginner-friendly class, featured gallery artist Sherri Kruger-Kukowski will guide you through introductory techniques of this ancient art form—with a modern twist. The result will be a 4x6" abstract seasonal scene, unique to each maker.
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10 AM - 3 PM
Come design your own block that can be used over and over. Relief Printing is a family of printing methods where a printing block has been carved and then inked. When the inked surface is brought into contact with paper, your design is printed.
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7 PM
Mark your calendars for an uplifting night of music performed by Warroad Junior and Senior High Choir students at this free concert open to the public.
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Drop-in Hours: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Come make your own set of leprechaun binoculars to help you spot those tricky leprechauns this coming St. Patrick’s Day. Drop in after school at this free event open to all school-aged children.
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4:30 - 6:30 PM
Everyone is welcome to a gallery open house and artist reception for Warroad RiverPlace’s newest exhibit, “Immersed in Color, Inspired by Her Culture and Nature,” by Indigenous artist and educator Shawna Boulette Grapentine.
Visitors are invited to browse the artwork, meet the artist, and socialize over light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.
“Immersed in Color, Inspired by Her Culture and Nature” features an array of luminous landscapes and expressive, rhythmic canvases that radiate the spirit of a moment and bring loved memories to life. Everyone is welcome and invited into this space of inspiration, now through May 17, 2025. As always, it is free to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
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7 PM
Enjoy a night out with this popular Minnesota band that plays a little something for everyone! Experience a tasty mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers of forgotten oldies to top 10's brought to life with powerhouse female vocals and strong group harmony. Adessa & The Beat is sure to get your toes tapping with tunes you're bound to love!
Start the night out in the RiverPlace gallery with an artist reception for Indigenous artist and educator Shawna Boulette Grapentine, creator of the exhibit “Immersed in Color, Inspired by Her Culture and Nature.” The reception is free and runs from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
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10 AM - 4 PM
Native ribbon skirts are traditionally worn at many different social functions. Taught by Desire Freude, in this class you will choose your kit and learn how to sew it up for your own ribbon skirt.
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10 AM - 3 PM
Come design your own block that can be used over and over. Relief Printing is a family of printing methods where a printing block has been carved and then inked. When the inked surface is brought into contact with paper, your design is printed.
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Warroad RiverPlace’s doors are open to welcome you Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As always, it is free to visit and to tour the space.
View the current exhibit in our art gallery or take a tour of the performance hall, classroom, outdoor patios, and gallery.
Stay connected with Warroad RiverPlace.
Warroad RiverPlace is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission to become a welcoming place for everyone and a way of life that will promote inspired living through creative expression, art education, human connectedness, and appreciation for beauty throughout the entire region.
Our Mission
Get to know Warroad RiverPlace.
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Warroad RiverPlace is a new arts, culture, and events center that opened in October 2024 along the Warroad River in northern Minnesota.
Open to everyone, the 20,000-square-foot center is home to an art gallery, classroom space, a 320-seat performance hall for theater and the performing arts, a fireside area, a commercial kitchen for culinary arts and catering, and a patio for outdoor events and picnics.
Visitors will experience performances, exhibits, and fireside chats by a range of local, regional, and nationally recognized artists, as well as enriching educational opportunities for all ages.
Retractable, telescopic seating in the performance hall allows for small and large social gatherings, such as weddings, banquets, and conventions serving up to 300 guests.
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It is free to visit Warroad RiverPlace and view our art gallery and tour the facility.
Visit us:
Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM-5PM
We are closed on Monday and Sunday.
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Programming for the inaugural year of Warroad RiverPlace will be announced in January. Visitors can expect to experience performances and exhibits by a range of local, regional, and nationally recognized artists.
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There are many ways to get involved at Warroad RiverPlace. We have opportunities for volunteerism, artist exhibits, performances, classroom visits, and more. Fill out the contact form below, and we will be in touch.
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Rental policies and rates will be announced later this year.
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Warroad RiverPlace is the first arts and cultural center in the United States accessible by multiple modes of seasonal transportation: boat, kayak, ice skating, snowmobile, ATV, and cross-country skiing.
We are located at: 103 State Avenue, Warroad, MN 56763
Renderings courtesy of HGA Architects and Engineers. | Top to Bottom: Warroad RiverPlace Performance Hall, Entrance, Patio
Make an impact today.
Donations can be sent to:
Warroad RiverPlace
PO Box 17
Warroad, MN 56763
Photo courtesy of Nixon Norman.
Contact
Warroad RiverPlace
John Davis, Executive Director
arts@warroadriverplace.org
(218) 986-0001
103 State Ave
Warroad, MN 56763
