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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4:30-5:30 PM
Discover the art of Zentangle, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate patterns through mindful and repetitive drawing. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and relax as you explore this meditative art form!
Cost: Free
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4-5 PM
Get ready for some springtime fun by learning how to create a Peeps house using vanilla wafers, sprinkles, and jelly beans! It’s the perfect way to get creative and make a sweet, colorful masterpiece to take home. Supplies are limited, so get your ticket to reserve your spot!
$8
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10 AM-12 PM: Ages 5-10
2-4 PM: Ages 8+
Calling all young artists! This fun and creative class is perfect for kids 8 and up who want to explore acrylic painting. They’ll learn cool techniques, experiment with colors, and bring their imaginations to life on canvas.
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Drop-in Hours: 4-5 PM
Join our free kids' class and get creative painting ceramic Easter egg ornaments! Kids will design their own colorful keepsake to celebrate the holiday. All school-aged children welcome!
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10 AM-5PM
If you're passionate about carving, join us for a day of crafting your own 6-inch by 12-inch very functional bowl. You'll be guided by expert carvers Hal and Keith Bitzer, renowned for their extensive experience and skill.
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10 AM-12PM and 1-3 PM
Be a part of this historic moment as Warroad Summer Theatre takes the stage for the first time at RiverPlace. Come one, come all to audition for this multigenerational musical.
Please note: Auditions will take place at Zion Lutheran Church, Warroad.
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Thursday, April 24 | 6 PM
Friday, April 25 | 6 PM
Saturday, April 26 | 2 PM
Dancers from tots to teens will shine on the RiverPlace stage as Let’s Dance Studio hosts its Spring Recital. The showcase will feature an array of vibrant performances, highlighting the hard work and creativity of each dancer. Everyone is welcome to come and cheer on their beloved dancers at this ticketed event!
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10 AM - 2 PM
Students will learn the basics of rug punching as they create a sweet little 7” Minnesota silhouette that can be finished in a variety of ways. This simple technique has the same outcome as rug hooking and requires no sewing skills or prior experience.
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5:30-6:30 PM
Happy May Day! Sign up to create your own beautiful bud vase flower arrangement and take home a unique piece to brighten your counter or desk!
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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
