Upcoming Events
Gallery receptions, partner group events, community art events, and more.
For information on upcoming classes click here: CLASSES
Youth Art Show Reception
The Youth Art Show includes art from k-12 students in McLeod County. Area art educators select artwork from the current school year to display in our gallery. This event is free and open to all.
Youth Art Day
Formerly Open Studio, Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids under 18 to get creative! Held every second Saturday of the month. Each month features a new project or medium to try! Participants may also bring their own projects to work on during the scheduled time. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
YoungStars 2024
HTC YoungStars Summer Theatre Workshop 2024
For students age 10-14 (Completed 4th-8th grades)
This four-week workshop begins June 3rd. Mondays-Thursdays 12:00-2:30 p.m. at Park Elementary
$100 per participant, registration closes May 31
What is YoungStars? This annual workshop is a 4-week theatre educational workshop targeted for area youth who have completed grades 4-8. The YoungStars program delivers two live theatre productions. Students going through the program will benefit by learning about theatre, confidently preparing for participation in Middle and High School theatre events, and, where appropriate, auditioning for HTC productions. The program is also designed to provide practical leadership and work experience for an Assistant Director and Teen Mentors.
Public performances of Transylmania are Thursday, June 27th & Friday, June 28th at 7 p.m.
About the show: When a group of human high school students stumbles upon the monster school thanks to a broken down bus, utter mayhem ensues. Far more silly than spooky, this comedy delivers both loads of laughs and a gentle message about befriending those who are different from us.
Tastings & Art
Join us for our annual Tastings & Art fundraiser event. Enjoy 40+ samples of beer, wine, and spirits and light hors d'oeuvres.
For ages 21+
Tickets $30 advance — $35 at the door
Renewal: Crow River Singers Spring Concerts
Renewal: Songs of love, loss, and transformation. Crow River Singers holds two spring concerts. Join this community choir for one of their performances. Find more information on the Crow River Singers Website: https://crowriversingers.wixsite.com/home
Friday April 19, 2024 7:00pm
New Journey UCC
31 4th Avenue SW, Hutchinson
Sunday April 21, 2024 2:00pm
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW, Hutchinson
Trent Romens Band at Art's Place
Don’t miss the last RiverSong Music concert series before the festival (July 12th -13th) at Art's Place.
6-7 PM Social Hour: Chat & mingle while enjoying a beverage. (BYOB)
7 PM Show time!
Enjoy the sounds of a blues-rock guitarist and singer/songwriter with an electrifying stage presence and a deeply personal style. A “modern blues guitar, with an old soulful voice.” Intimate setting, limited tickets available.
No Lines Anniversary Show
Join local improv troupe No Lines for their Anniversary Show.
Free Will donations will be accepted.
Youth Art Day
Formerly Open Studio, Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids under 18 to get creative! Held every second Saturday of the month. Each month features a new project or medium to try! Participants may also bring their own projects to work on during the scheduled time. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Youth Art Day
Formerly Open Studio, Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids under 18 to get creative! Held every second Saturday of the month. Each month features a new project or medium to try! Participants may also bring their own projects to work on during the scheduled time. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Reception for The Shared Language of Home by Bebe Keith and Shona Dockter
Current gallery artists Bebe Keith and Shona Dockter will share about their joint exhibition as well as their artistic process. View the collection and ask questions of the artists. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to all.
ArtLuck
A time for creative individuals to gather, share, and learn together. The goal of this program is to build community and help artists grow and succeed. Join us for this quarterly event. This first meeting will be an introduction and a time to gather feedback on what you would like out of this program.
Free to participate
Open to anyone 18+
Hygge Day
Join the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, JRRYoga, and the Hutchinson Public Library for a cozy community Hygge Day. Stop in any time from 11-2, there will be puzzles, crafts, warm drinks and more throughout the day. Crochet demos and a hands on opportunity to try crochet. A schedule of hosted activities is below. This event is free and for all ages. Come embrace Hygge and enjoy some cozy activities with other community members.
Scheduled Activities:
11:15 Story Time with Hutchinson Public Library
12:00 Sound Bath Meditation with JRRYoga
12:45 Danish Woven Felt Heart Craft
1:15 Story Time with Hutchinson Public Library
Youth Art Day
Formerly Open Studio, Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids under 18 to get creative! Held every second Saturday of the month. Each month features a new project or medium to try! Participants may also bring their own projects to work on during the scheduled time. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
This month Youth Art Day will be held at the same time as Hygge Day. Bring the whole family to the HCA for story time, warm drinks, meditation, crafts, and more.
No Lines Improv
Enjoy an evening of improv at the Center for the Arts! All ages welcome, free will donation.
Reception for 7th Annual Community Showcase
View works created by local creators, makers, and artists. Some exhibiting artists will be present. This is a free event. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Youth Art Day
Formerly Open Studio, Youth Art Day is a free opportunity for kids under 18 to get creative! Held every second Saturday of the month. Each month features a new project or medium to try! Participants may also bring their own projects to work on during the scheduled time. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Voices of Christmas Past
Join Historic Hutchinson and celebrate the season with Voices of Christmas Past. Reminisce with songs and stories from the holiday seasons past.
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Hutchinson Theatre Company presents It’s A Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play.
More information to come at hutchtheatre.org
Holiday Craft Boutique
Join us for the First Annual Holiday Craft Boutique at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts! This festive event features local artists and craftspeople, a bake sale, craft projects for the kiddos, and tasty refreshments. Stop by to get unique handmade gifts for the holidays!
Featuring: Pottery from Webster Pottery, Chilly Pottery, and Terraform Clay —Handmade cards and paper crafts by Maureen Froemming — Textiles and fabric art by Sharon Rotz — Homemade soaps by Little Bird Soap Co
Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-5pm
Crow River Singers Winter Concerts
Crow River Singers holds two winter concerts. Join them for a selection of seasonal songs.
Some songs featured include: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Silent Night. Find more information on the Crow River Singers Website: https://crowriversingers.wixsite.com/home
Friday December 1, 2023 7:00pm
New Journey UCC
31 4th Avenue SW, Hutchinson
Sunday December 3, 2023 2:00pm
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW, Hutchinson
Artist Reception for The Star Giant & Other Stories by Rachel Coyne
Join artist Rachel Coyne for an artist talk and reception. View her current exhibition The Star Giant & Other Stories. Rachel is an acrylic painter who creates nature inspired surreal imagery. She will share about her exhibition and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. This event is free.
Open Studio
Bring your own materials and art projects, or try something new with the materials provided. Meet other artists and makers, hang out, and create!
All ages and skill levels welcome. Free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*Note- This is the last Open Studio for 2023, see you January 13th 2024!
More details and list of dates here.
Steel Magnolias
Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th
Doors open 5:30 pm
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Show
Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier)
4:30 pm doors open
5 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m Show
Find more information and purchase tickets at hutchtheatre.org
Open Studio
Bring your own materials and art projects, or try something new with the materials provided. Meet other artists and makers, hang out, and create!
All ages and skill levels welcome. Free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More details and list of dates here.
Artist Reception for Charles Matson Lume
Join current gallery artist, Charles Matson Lume for an artist talk and reception. His exhibition, as if the sun (for Cid Corman), will be on display. Listen as he shares about his art and answers your questions. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to all.
*This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Historic Hutchinson Living History Tour - Downtown Edition
Get your tickets for the Historic Hutchinson Downtown Tour! We will gather at the historic St John’s Episcopal Church (corner of 2nd ave and Hassan Street) on Sunday, the 24th of September at noon. Open air people movers will transport you to our honorees’ locations. History will come to life as we meet honorees from Hutchinson’s early history and to more modern times where we meet a certain city official’s wife. Space on the people movers is limited & this event will sell out! Rain or shine event.
$25 per ticket Purchase Here
HTC Game Night
Join the Hutchinson Theatre Company for a night of games and fun.
September 21st, 6:30-8:30pm
Auditions for Steel Magnolias
Announcing auditions for Hutchinson Theatre Company’s production of Steel Magnolias.
September 10th & 11th from 7-9pm at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts
Check hutchtheatre.org for more information
Open Studio
Bring your own materials and art projects, or try something new with the materials provided. Meet other artists and makers, hang out, and create!
All ages and skill levels welcome. Free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More details and list of dates here.
Artist Reception for Jennifer Stano & Lisa S. Truax
Current gallery artists Jennifer Stano and Lisa S. Truax will speak about their art as well as answer your questions. View the gallery exhibition and enjoy light refreshments. This event is free and open to all.
HTC at the McLeod County Fair
Enjoy a free performance by the Hutchinson Theatre Company on the Legacy Stage in the Commercial Building.
Entry to the 2023 McLeod County Fair is free.
Open Studio at the Market
Join us for Open Studio at the Market this summer! Open Studio is partnering with the Hutchinson Farmers Market this summer to bring art opportunities to the Market. Create nature themed works with the materials provided. Meet other artists and makers, hang out, and create!
All ages and skill levels welcome. Free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More details and list of dates here.
HTC YoungStars Performance
YoungStars is a four week theater education workshop for youth ages 10-14 culminating in two live performances. See Becoming Shakespeare August 3rd & 4th, 2023 at Park Elementary. Show begins at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
How did young Shakespeare become a playwright? This play answers that question in the funniest way possible. See hutchtheatre.org for more details.