Granite Area arts council

The Granite Area Arts Council (GAAC) is a passionate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to enriching rural Minnesota through diverse arts and cultural events. Operated by dedicated volunteers, GAAC brings the community together by showcasing regional artists in the historic K.K. Berge Building, hosting seasonal Makers Markets and the Community Artist in Residence Program and supporting events like Squid Fest and the Meander Art Crawl. Our initiatives thrive on generous donations from local businesses and individuals, fostering a vibrant arts scene. Join us in building community through art by attending events, volunteering, or making a donation. Together, we create and inspire.

Council members

  • Tamara Isfeld

    President

  • Sue Selden

    Secretary

  • Jessica Isfeld

    Vice President

  • Chad Rand

    Treasurer

  • Marit Nordang

    Member at large

  • Mary Gillespie

    Giftshop Manager

  • Bev Tellefsen

  • Karen Odden

  • Diane Ladner

  • Robin Robertson

  • Anya Kalk

  • Ariana Streblow

  • Kathryn Kvam

The Historic K.K.Berge Building

The K.K. Berge Building was constructed in 1924 by K. K. Berge, a Norwegian immigrant tailor and prominent Granite Falls civic leader. Over the decades, it housed a variety of businesses—including a dry goods and tailoring shop, millinery, dental office, and jewelry store—with apartments on the upper floors. Despite repeated flood threats, the building was preserved and today serves as a community arts and cultural center, remaining a key historic landmark in downtown Granite Falls.

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