Happening @kkberge
There are many things happening at the Berge during the year! Take an art class, see the current exhibition, join us at the Artist receptions every second Thursday of the month, and see what you can find at the Makers Market during the summer!
Watch for events at our new rented space - Alma’s North Arts , 380 8th Ave.
The art lounge is open weekdays 10-4 for drop in visits and art projects.
Upcoming events
Community Artist ReceptioN - Potluck
Come meet our new artist in residence, Zoe Pudil, and learn more about the fall/winter programme at our new community art space. We will gather at Almas North arts at 7 PM for a potluck, bring a dish with a story!
Zoe Pudil is a multimedia artist, writer, and educator based in Marshall, Minnesota.
Their work explores mental and physical health, disability, and the ways people navigate or are unable to navigate the world around them. Their work often conveys the moments that are difficult to express.
Zoe has a passion for community-based art and creative education. They believe that art and creativity can create accessible spaces for people to tell their stories, connect with others, and make meaning from their experiences.
The event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP so we know roughly how many people will show up!
Inspiration Station SEP 19
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
On Tuning In Sep 25
You can't tell a story you haven't been paying attention to. This workshop is about relearning to listen to yourself, your surroundings, and the moments we miss in the busyness of life. Come learn ways to turn your attention into creative material!
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Sep 26
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Meander Open House
Stop by during the Meander Arts Crawl and create a collage button with our Artist in Residence, Zoe Pudil! Use our materials or bring your own, donated magazines and books are greatly appreciated!
On Tuning In Oct 9
You can't tell a story you haven't been paying attention to. This workshop is about relearning to listen to yourself, your surroundings, and the moments we miss in the busyness of life. Come learn ways to turn your attention into creative material!
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Oct 10
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Banish Your Creative Demons Oct 16
This spooky season we're facing creative demons. They haunt your creativity with self-doubt, perfectionism, or fear of failure. We're banishing them by getting messy on purpose.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Oct 17
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Banish Your Creative Demons Oct 23
This spooky season we're facing creative demons. They haunt your creativity with self-doubt, perfectionism, or fear of failure. We're banishing them by getting messy on purpose.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Oct 24
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Spooky Storytelling
Join Jessie Hennen and Zoe Pudil for an evening of spine-chilling storytelling. If you dare, bring a story to tell or simply listen to the haunting tales your community members carry.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Oct 31
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
As It Unfolds Nov 6
A story doesn't need to be finished to be told. In this workshop we'll explore the emotional and physical benefits of writing through poetry, journaling, and other nonfiction forms. We will write, reflect, and tell our own stories as they unfold.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station nov 7
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
As It Unfolds Nov 13
A story doesn't need to be finished to be told. In this workshop we'll explore the emotional and physical benefits of writing through poetry, journaling, and other nonfiction forms. We will write, reflect, and tell our own stories as they unfold.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station nov 14
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Without Words Nov 20
Not every story needs to be told in sentences. In this workshop we'll explore collage, zine making, and art as tools for storytelling. Expect to get messy as you use your creativity and curiosity to tell a story without words.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station nov 21
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Without Words Dec 4
Not every story needs to be told in sentences. In this workshop we'll explore collage, zine making, and art as tools for storytelling. Expect to get messy as you use your creativity and curiosity to tell a story without words.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Dec 5
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Without Words dec 11
Not every story needs to be told in sentences. In this workshop we'll explore collage, zine making, and art as tools for storytelling. Expect to get messy as you use your creativity and curiosity to tell a story without words.
This workshop is held after school 3-5 PM for teens and 6-7.30 PM for adults.
All workshops are free and open to the public, you can show up for one, a few or all of them. You can attend the same workshop more than once and continue working on your project. Also remember that we have open studio hours on Saturdays 12-5 PM for drop in!
Inspiration Station Dec 12
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Building Creative Habits Dec 18
Creativity doesn't require the perfect schedule, or a finished project, or the right materials. It just needs a little time in your day. This workshop will explore daily art or writing practices to help build creative habits that fit into real life.
Inspiration Station Dec 19
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Building Creative Habits Jan 8
Creativity doesn't require the perfect schedule, or a finished project, or the right materials. It just needs a little time in your day. This workshop will explore daily art or writing practices to help build creative habits that fit into real life.
Inspiration Station Jan 9
A weekly open studio hour with our Artist in Recidence. Bring a project you're already working on, come find your next idea, or make collage pinback buttons. No agenda needed, just show up and work on something!
Makers Market at Rockfest
Join us for an evening of shopping, food, and live music!
Makers Market
4:00–8:00 PM
Browse unique, handcrafted goods from local artists, makers, and crafters.
Firemen’s Feed
6:00–8:00 PM
Don’t miss their famous pork chops and other delicious food!
Stick around as the night wraps up with live music!
Dakota History and Storytelling with Dennis Gill
A public event and opportunity to hear oral history, culture and stories from a Dakota elder committed to preservation and revitalization of Dakota life ways.
Makers Market September
Creative Vendors, live music, food and drink along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls!
September Exibition
Glen Bruns is a mixed media artist from southwest Minnesota. His current artistic focus includes creating collages with old books and other vintage materials.
Squidfest
A Creative Community Festival in Memorial Park, live music, petting zoo, nature walk, kids activities, food and drink. The fun continues downtown in the evening with music by the Squid City Slingers.
August Artist Reception
Please join us for an artist reception celebrating the work of John Sterner. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to view the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome!
Puppet Workshops
Help create puppets for Squid Fest with artist Alex Hathaway. Volunteer for a Squid Fest puppet parade and more puppet fun! No sign up, just drop in during the worskshop times!
Makers Market July
Creative Vendors, live music, food and drink along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls!
June Reception
Join us in celebrating the artwork of Blazye Buseth. Refreshments will be served.
Makers Market June
Live Music by Malena Handeen, Food , Drink and Creative Vendors along the Minnesota River in Downtown Granite Falls
Welcome Community Artist Benedetta Cocco
Everyone is welcome to meet our new Community Artist in Residence, Benedetta Cocco. She is a fiber/weaver artist from Italy and will be working with local artist, Talon Cavender-Wilson in a two month long residency.
How to Build a Cedar Strip Canoe
Doug Nordang will explain the steps to building a cedar strip canoe and have his project on display. Everyone is welcome, no charge.
Pick the date and class you want to register for below, then go to the cart for payment information, a confirmation email that serves as your receipt or ticket for an event will follow when completed. Class registrations will be refunded if the class is canceled.
You can also stop in to register at 807 Prentice St. or call the gallery with your payment information. 320-564-4240.
Ceramic Surface Design
Handbuilt Ceramic Bowls (Part 1)
Create a ceramic bowl using handbuilding techniques such as pinch, coil, or slab. Emphasis on form, texture, and personal design.
Ceramic Surface Design (Part 2)
Students will refine previously made ceramic pieces or create tiles while learning carving, texture, and decorative techniques for clay surfaces.
Note that this is a 2 sessions class, on March 4th & 18th.
Pick the date and class you want to register for below, then go to the cart for payment information, a confirmation email that serves as your receipt or ticket for an event will follow when completed. Class registrations will be refunded if the class is canceled.
You can also stop in to register at 807 Prentice St. or call the gallery with your payment information. 320-564-4240.
March Artist Reception
Please join us for an artist reception celebrating the work of Ginger Homme Collection. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to view the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome!
Handbuilt Ceramic Bowls
Registration deadline is March 4 at 10AM!
Handbuilt Ceramic Bowls (Part 1)
Create a ceramic bowl using handbuilding techniques such as pinch, coil, or slab. Emphasis on form, texture, and personal design.
Ceramic Surface Design (Part 2)
Students will refine previously made ceramic pieces or create tiles while learning carving, texture, and decorative techniques for clay surfaces.
Note that this is a 2 sessions class, on March 4th & 18th.
Pick the date and class you want to register for below, then go to the cart for payment information, a confirmation email that serves as your receipt or ticket for an event will follow when completed. Class registrations will be refunded if the class is canceled.
You can also stop in to register at 807 Prentice St. or call the gallery with your payment information. 320-564-4240.
Small Glass Mosaics (part 2)
Learn the basics of mosaic design using glass tiles. Design and assemble a small mosaic piece, exploring color, pattern, and composition. Finished works will be grouted and ready to display. Patterns and sizes may vary
Note that this is a 2 session class, on February 4th & 18th.
February Artist Reception
Please join us for an artist reception celebrating the work of Ariana Streblow. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to view the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome!
Bingo for the Berge
Join us at the American Legion Post #69 for an afternoon of Bingo! Doors open at Noon. Barbeque & Chips for $6. Dessert bars $2. Bingo Session begins at 1:00 pm. Bingo packs $20. Games 1-14 50/50 split. Berge Blackout bingo #15 for a Star Quilt and Cash Prize.
Star Quilt by Joyce LaBatte Lucklow. All proceeds will go to defer costs of building repairs for the K.K.Berge.
In case of bad weather, bingo will be moved to february 21, 2026
More info: 320-564-4240
Small Glass Mosaics (part 1)
Learn the basics of mosaic design using glass tiles. Design and assemble a small mosaic piece, exploring color, pattern, and composition. Finished works will be grouted and ready to display. Fee is $50 for both sessions. Patterns and sizes may vary
Note that this is a 2 session class, on February 4th & 18th.
Pick the date and class you want to register for below, then go to the cart for payment information, a confirmation email that serves as your receipt or ticket for an event will follow when completed. Class registrations will be refunded if the class is canceled.
You can also stop in to register at 807 Prentice St. or call the gallery with your payment information. 320-564-4240.
Canvas Painting: Color & Mood
Explore acrylic painting on canvas with a focus on color mixing, brush techniques, and expressing mood. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.
Pick the date and class you want to register for below, then go to the cart for payment information, a confirmation email that serves as your receipt or ticket for an event will follow when completed. Class registrations will be refunded if the class is canceled.
You can also stop in to register at 807 Prentice St. or call the gallery with your payment information. 320-564-4240.
January Artist reception
Please join us for an artist reception celebrating the work of Beth Stahn. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to view the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome!
Winter Solstice
Gift wrapping services for any gift, free for our purchases, and holiday treats!
Holiday Kickoff
Holiday Kickoff on November 22, we will be open 10AM - 6 PM with crafts for children starting at 3 PM. We will also have Fairy Garden projects to work on. Take a photo on the plaza at our photo booth and enjoy the downtown festivities.
Canvas Bag Class
MAKE and TAKE
Decorate a canvas tote bag, take one home or add one to the gift shop!
Artist reception: Levandowski Pottery
Welcome to the artist reception for Levandowski Pottery!
