The Crossing Arts Alliance

Please join us at Passport Brainerd (Sage on Laurel - 606 Laurel Street, Downtown Brainerd) from 5 - 7pm on Thursday, May 8 to celebrate The Crossing Arts' 25 Years of Celebrating the Arts in our Community! Enjoy signature cocktails, appetizers, desserts, a few speeches, door prizes, and a lot of shared memories. We are…

Join Author Lisa Cassman for a Springtime Celebration! Celebrate the beauty of spring with author Lisa Cassman as she reads from her book, Our Butterfly Walk! Gather for a heartwarming book reading, a signing, and a chance to chat with the author. Kids can also enjoy a fun butterfly coloring activity! Inspired by her love…

Join exhibiting artist, Sam Zimmerman, for a creative afternoon of storytelling and art! Sam will share images and stories of the North Shore’s animals, birds, and fish that influence his artwork and will teach participants the Ojibwemowin names for these creatures. Beginner-friendly | Ages 18+ Then, guided by Sam, create your own 11”x14” acrylic painting,…

Join Master Weaver Shannon Lucas Westrum for a hands-on basket weaving workshop, where you'll craft a versatile basket perfect for hearth or harvest. Under the expert guidance of Shannon and her apprentice, you'll build a sturdy grid base and weave the sides around an 8" square hoop. You'll also learn to create cordage from local…