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Purpose 

The purpose of the Northern Lakes Arts Association is to support and develop the arts - visual, performing, and literary - in order to enrich the quality of life in Ely and the surrounding area.

 

Our association promotes the arts in the area by:

  1.  Providing the opportunity for experiences in the arts for area residents.

  2. Expanding arts education opportunities in the schools, college, and community.

  3.  Developing the arts as an economic resource. 

  4. Encouraging the artistic heritage of the area's ethnic traditions.

  5. Cooperating with individual artists, groups of artists, and citizens interested in the arts.

 

Our association serves as a resource for local artists by providing:

    1. A network for communication and collaboration,

    2. Support in making works of art public,

    3. Assistance in seeking funding for arts projects,

    4. Educational opportunities.

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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