Pine Center

Renew and refresh with “A Walk in the Woods”

by Art Center Admin | Apr 30, 2023 | Gallery, Uncategorized

Pine Center For the Arts’ May gallery will feature “A Walk in The Woods”, a collaborative effort of four local artists. An opening reception will be held on May 5 from 4-7 p.m. Come and enjoy a walk in the woods through this unique collection of paintings, jewelry,...

Creating a Brighter Future for the Arts

by Art Center Admin | Mar 10, 2022 | Community, Gallery, Remodel

Window, Door and Interior Remodeling Project Pine Center for the Arts is installing new windows and a door, as well as remodeling the interior. You have an opportunity to help!The four front windows of Pine Center for the Arts have been a challenge since the Art...

ECRAC is looking for volunteers!

by Art Center Admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized

Consider joining the ECRAC Board of Directors The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) helps make everything the Pine Center for the Arts does possible. You can help ECRAC continue to improve art access in our region by becoming a Board Member. ECRAC’s...

Creatures & Characters

by Art Center Admin | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Jennifer Scammahorn and Donna Budzynski Many of us are fascinated by nature. We feel awe when we walk out into the open sky; calm as we trek through a living forest. Nature gives us a magical truth through its cycle. Seasons bring challenges and tragedy. Creatures...

The Sketchbook of Andrew Arellano

by Art Center Admin | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Andrew Arellano is a local artist based out of Nowthen, MN. Andrew is a self-taught artist who as a kid, would sit in the cotton fields of West Texas and draw his father’s tractors. He continued to pursue his passion for art at the Art Institute of Colorado....

Nature, Places & Patterns

by Art Center Admin | Jan 4, 2024 | Uncategorized

by John C. Niemi & Mary Bradley John is a graphic artist by training, who uses a camera to define the visual field – the shape, texture, light & shadow within the viewfinder to capture nature’s patterns and the patterns in nature. John says “I don’t travel to...

Art Potluck: Pine Center for the Arts Celebrates October with Community Showcase

by Art Center Admin | Oct 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

Join us at Pine Center for the Arts this October as we unveil a vibrant array of creativity in our open gallery exhibition, “Art Potluck.” Drawing inspiration from the cherished Midwest tradition of potlucks, we’ve invited regional artists of all...

Looking For My Niche & Knot Your Mama’s Macrame

by Art Center Admin | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Karen Kozak & Paula Roach Karen Kozak stated she has been looking for her niche for many years. Karen says “My niche has escaped me for many years. Photography is fun, painting I like, but I can’t draw well”. In high school art class wasn’t...

Reflections: A collection of photography and fused glass art that reflects the beauty and diversity of nature

by Art Center Admin | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

features photography by Brooke Zank and fused glass art by Shawnda Schelinder. Zank has always enjoyed photography, but recently began focusing on her vision as an artist. “I do my photography in memory of my grandmother, who told me always to take more...

Art Potluck: Open Gallery returns

by Art Center Admin | Jul 10, 2023 | Community, Gallery

Our annual Art Potluck returns for a third year! Once again, seasoned artists and newcomers are invited to bring their art to share with the community. Our Potluck Gallery is an open gallery, where there is no theme, medium or color requirements. It’s a potluck,...

Our Verdant World Awakens and Through a Summer Lens by Jeffrey Benny and Patti O’Brien

by Art Center Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

Jeffrey Benny’s goal is to connect with the viewer in two main ways. “The first way is to convey an emotion. Whether it is the pure joy of children playing with soap bubbles or the deep majesty of a mountain peak. I hope to convey some of my emotions that...

Out of Line – Opening April 7

by Art Center Admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Gallery

The Pine Center for the Arts welcomes Amanda Brewer and Bruce Thompson Amanda Brewer is a visual artist with a BA in Fine Arts. A resident of Pine City, she enjoys exploring different ways to interpret her interests from her busy studio in her home. Brewer will...