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Exciting Upcoming Events

  • The Art of Community
    The Art of Community
    Sat, Oct 17
    Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
    Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant, 47 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    We’re turning 41. No gala. Three rules: bring someone, make something, and check your phone at the door. Welcome to The Art of Community.
  • Build a Puppet: Found Object Puppet Workshop
    Build a Puppet: Found Object Puppet Workshop
    Sun, Nov 15
    Vermilion Fine Arts Theater
    Nov 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Vermilion Fine Arts Theater, 1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    Build your own original puppet using found and recycled materials in this playful, beginner-friendly workshop with 2026 Creative Spirit of the North Awardee Jane Dandron Holtz. Explore character design, puppet construction, and simple manipulation techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
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Where Will the Arts Take You?

At Northern Lakes Arts Association, every program is a doorway into Ely’s vibrant Rural Arts Ecosystem. Choose your path below and see what inspires you most:

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MainStage Productions

Experience unforgettable theater, concerts, and dance performances that set the standard for artistic excellence in Ely.

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Northern Lakes Arts Academy

Grow your skills through workshops, camps, and hands-on mentorship for artists of all ages.

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Community Arts & Events

Connect with neighbors through inclusive programs, local showcases, and celebrations that bring the arts to everyone.

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Northern Lakes Arts Association 

1900 East Camp Street, Ely, Mn 55731
218-235-9937
Contact@NorthernLakesArts.Org
EIN: 36-3485240

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