Welcome
Welcome to the Pine Center for the Arts in Pine City, MN. We are just one of many amazing arts organizations that serve the East Central Minnesota region. We are a community of artists, actors, writers, musicians, and lovers of all things creative. We welcome new friends to join us and help make art happen in our community. We hope you’ll find something to enjoy here in our space and look forward to meeting you soon!
The Pine Center for the Arts is located in Downtown Pine City with a facility at the corner of 5th St SE & 3rd Ave SE, just one block from Main Street. Our space is used for gallery exhibits for artists, weekly music lessons, classes for students of all ages, special events in the Corner Cabaret series, jam sessions, writer’s groups and so much more! We hope that you’ll spend some time browsing our website to learn more about us or drop by for a visit to our facility.
Renew and refresh with “A Walk in the Woods”
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
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!
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...
Woodfired Ceramics by Broc Allen
Sponsored by Sauser's Hardware Broc Allen, a talented wood-fired ceramic artist from the north woods of Wisconsin, has been making waves both locally and internationally. Firing a remarkable 500 cubic foot anagama kiln that he built 17 years ago, his intricate process...
Creatures & Characters
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
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. Where he...
Nature, Places & Patterns
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
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 ages to bring their...
Looking For My Niche & Knot Your Mama’s Macrame
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
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
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, so...
Our Verdant World Awakens and Through a Summer Lens by Jeffrey Benny and Patti O’Brien
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...
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