The Crossing Arts Alliance

Stone Faces will be created today. Apply paint to stone and make your own unique puzzle pieces. Recommended for children ages 5-13. $3.00 per Child $5.00 Per Family View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Sunshine and Silhouettes will use the power of the sun to create a special solar print on paper. Recommended for Children ages 5-13. A $3 per child/$5 per family donation is requested but no child is turned away due to need. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

You may associate our Second Saturdays with our long-running Crossing Flipside Kids programming but did you know that there are also opportunities to visit with featured member artists, trunk shows with visiting artists, workshops for adults, and more? Mark your calendars for art-filled fun, every Second Saturday at TCAA. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

You may associate our Second Saturdays with our long-running Crossing Flipside Kids programming but did you know that there are also opportunities to visit with featured member artists, trunk shows with visiting artists, workshops for adults, and more? Mark your calendars for art-filled fun, every Second Saturday at TCAA. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

You may associate our Second Saturdays with our long-running Crossing Flipside Kids programming but did you know that there are also opportunities to visit with featured member artists, trunk shows with visiting artists, workshops for adults, and more? Mark your calendars for art-filled fun, every Second Saturday at TCAA. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

You may associate our Second Saturdays with our long-running Crossing Flipside Kids programming but did you know that there are also opportunities to visit with featured member artists, trunk shows with visiting artists, workshops for adults, and more? Mark your calendars for art-filled fun, every Second Saturday at TCAA. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

Crossing Arts Kids classes take place from 10 am-12 pm on the 2nd Saturday of every month. This month the class will enjoy ":Gifts from Nature" with Lisa Jordan. Recommended for ages 5-13. No pre-registration needed. $3 per child/$5 per family for materials donations.  No child will be turned away.due to need. View more Brainerd MN Events…

Visit the Kringle Market at The Crossing Arts Alliance. Find one-of-a-kind art and fine crafts from over 70 local artists including paintings, cards, ornaments, fiber art, pottery, wood turning, and more. Open through the end of December View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Northland Arboretum and The Crossing Arts Alliance are joining together to bring you the first Art Walk at the Arb, an inspiring, art-filled experience on the trails. Kids, adults, and well-behaved dogs are invited to join us for a walk in the woods that will inspire, educate, and entertain. What you'll find: Art stations…

The 8x8 Art Auction and Gala is an inspiring evening of art, music, wine, and food that brings the community together in the Gallery setting of The Crossing Arts Alliance, which has a big city feel right in our downtown. Join us Thursday, October 4th from 5 to 7 for a wine tasting by CashWise…

Back by popular demand! Learn a fun way of dyeing silk using a special kind of "bleeding" tissue paper and come home with two beautiful scarves. Diane Runberg will walk you through the steps and you'll create two scarves to take home along with the knowledge to continue with the process on your own. Additional…

Trick or Treat at Downtown Brainerd Businesses Participating businesses for downtown Halloween spooktacular event! We will have copy of participating businesses at Totally Kidz but I starred a business that is not on the list so be sure to stop in there too! Thank you downtown for helping make this event happen!! FRONT STREET Design…

A special kick-off to Kringle Market especially for Crossing Arts Members. Join us the night before the official opening for a pre-sale shopping experience that will get you in the mood for the holidays. Shop our amazing array of handmade gifts before Kringle Market opens to the public. Enjoy delicious treats, live music, and door…

This is our annual Holiday event Downtown Brainerd. We have Santa arriving on firetruck, Horse and Trolley Rides, activities details to come. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

We are lucky to be a part of a vibrant Arts scene in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Every year hundreds of individual come together and volunteer to make our community a more beautiful place to live. As we ring in the holiday season, volunteers of various local arts nonprofits are invited to join us at…

Instructor Lisa Jordan will teach students the art of needle-felting. This fun class is perfect for beginners, but also fun for those with prior felting experience. Using a specially-barbed needle and fluffy wool, we will coax fibers into the shape of a wee snowman and evergreen tree scene, tucked neatly into a teacup. Participants may…

Call for Art Deadline for submission: December 26, 2018 | Exhibition Dates: January 12 – February 2, 2019 Submission Fee - TCAA Members may submit work for free. Non-members must pay a $5 fee per piece. Up to 3 pieces will be considered, per artist. Find full submission information here:https://www.crossingarts.org/calls-for-art/ To work only in black…

Join us for the opening reception of our first exhibition of 2019, 'Black & White', following our monthly second Saturday events, on Saturday, January 12, from 2 - 4 pm. Free will offering at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Enjoy mingling with fellow artists and arts enthusiasts. To work only in black and…

Duane will lead you step-by-step through an exciting and informative 3- hour painting project using fun watercolor techniques to create a 'Winter Birches' piece. Come with a friend for this fun painting experience! This is a perfect class for beginners, but still fun for those more experienced water-colorists. All supplies are provided for a 9"…

Feb 16 and 23, 9am-4pm. Feb 27 (grout day) 5-6:30pm. Please note this class takes place over the course of 3 days. $90 for TCAA members, $100 for non-members. Class Size Min of 5 students, max of 8. Purchase your spot by clicking the link below: https://www.crossingarts.org/online-shop/glass-on-glass-mosaic Stained glass mosaics: Who doesn’t like stained glass?…

Join us for Second Saturday events at TCAA! 10 - 11:30am and 12 - 1:30pm - Kids will be learning Intro To Animation with instructor Duane Barnhart. There’s one thing better than watching cartoons, and that is making your own! We will make cartoon drawings and have them come to life in this FUN animation…

Join us at Prairie Bay for Happy Hour For A Cause to benefit The Crossing Arts Alliance, on Thursday, March 14, from 5:00 - 7:00pm. $15 per person at the door, and 100% of this money raised goes to benefit The Crossing Arts Alliance’s mission of being a gateway to the arts in the Lakes…

Mar 30, 9-4pm and Mar 31 (grout day), 1-4 pm TCAA member $75, $85 for non-members. Class Size Min 5/Max 10 Sign-up by clicking the link below: https://www.crossingarts.org/online-shop/you-crack-me-up-mosaic Breaking old dishes, cups, platters and more is empowering. Maybe you have only one plate left of your grandmother’s and you hate to throw it away. Bring…

Join us for Second Saturday events at TCAA! 10-11:30am and 12-1:30pm - Kids will be creating fun watercolor paintings with instructor Michelle Pfeiffer. This class is sponsored by the Brainerd Area Art Guild. Pre-registration is required for this class. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-second-saturday-watercolors-tickets-58804285200 If you need to cancel after you have registered, PLEASE contact us at 218-833-0416 to…

Join us for Second Saturday events at TCAA! 10-11:30am and 12-1:30pm - Kids will be learning about Graphic Design, with instructors Sarah and Dustin from Lakes Printing. Topics of design layout and presentation when creating artwork for others will be covered, and kids will get to create a poster, postcard, or button. This class is sponsored…

Sat. July 20th, 9 am -4 pm. $90 TCAA members, $95 for non-members 15 students max All supplies are included but, students should bring a sack lunch and a hair dryer (if owned). Please register here: https://www.crossingarts.org/online-shop/mixed-media-bird-art-workshop Create a charming bird art piece full of texture and visual interest in this new class from Patricia…

Thursday, July 25, from 1-3 pm Class fee $65 for TCAA members, $70 for non-members Register here: https://www.crossingarts.org/online-shop/a-little-watercolor-workshop Join Judy Kuusisto as lead instructor and her Assistants Mona Warren, Cindy Furda, & Kathy Blake!!!! Work Small, learn big. You will learn the concepts of watercolor painting by working on small 3 x 5 sheets of…

Join us Thursday, July 25, 7:00pm for a ROCKIN good time! The students and instructors of the Mark Munson Rock Music Camp are ready to take the stage and rock your socks off. These amazing youth musicians will play some of your favorite classic rock songs. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the…

Come one, come all, and join us for the opening reception of ‘Carnival Of Curiosities’, on Friday, August 9, from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy carnival refreshments. Take in a selection of freak show performances, including The Hobo Band featuring Tony Powers and Brent Shepard, jugglers, and belly dancers. Free will offering at the door.…

Join us for Second Saturday events at TCAA! 10-11:30am and 12-1:30pm - Kids will be dancing with instructor Stephanie White. They will learn line dancing and different Latin styles. Everyone will be up and moving! This class is sponsored by Lily Atwel. Pre-registration is required for this class. Click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-2nd-saturday-tickets-67025558249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch If you…

GOLDEN Acrylics Lecture And Demo With Bonnie Cutts Wednesday, August 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm The Crossing Arts Alliance will be hosting Bonnie Cutts for a lecture and demo of GOLDEN acrylic paints and mediums. No fee to attend, but pre-registration is required. Limited to 30 attendees. Register HERE - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bonnie-cutts-golden-lecture-demo-tickets-63018013575?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Throughout this two-hour…

Friday August 16, 10 am - 12:30 pm $55 for TCAA members, $65 for non-members fee includes a full set of alcohol inks that the students get to keep after class. Max of 16 participants. Explore alcohol inks on non-porous paper and experience the fluidity and vibrancy of this fun medium to create beautiful abstract…

The 8x8 Art Auction and Gala is an inspiring evening of art, music, wine, and food that brings the community together in the Gallery setting of The Crossing Arts Alliance, which has a big city feel right in our downtown. Join us Friday, September 6th from 5 to 7pm for a wine tasting by CashWise…