
ARTS, CULTURE, & EVENTS CENTER
Upcoming Events
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Blueberry picking. Hunting. Fishing. Baking. Grain bins. Canned preserves. And, of course: Family. Long-rooted life on the land in northern Minnesota is the inspiration behind the artistry of potter Betsy Saurdiff (Grygla) and watercolorist Debbie Dahl Aune (Gatzke).
Weaving stories from their lives, the artists invite gallery visitors to tell their own as they interact with this unique combination of two- and three-dimensional pieces designed to nourish both body and soul.
It is free to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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May 1 | May Day Flower Bar with LaRon Hahn
May 7 | Crafts for Kids: Mother’s Day Flowers
May 8 | Acrylic Paint Session with Shawna Grapentine
May 10 | Pendant Necklace Class with Rebecca Rosenkrans
May 17 | Watercolor for Beginners with Sue Suess
May 31 | Hearth Basket hosted by Folk School Warroad
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May 9 | Warroad 5th Grade Spring Concert
May 14 | Pops Concert with Warroad High Choirs
May 18 | “Name that Tune” Recital with Nancy’s Notes Music Studio
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May 21 | Smoothies for Kids with Sara Wallace, RDN
May 21 | Healthy Summer Snacks with Sara Wallace, RDN
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June 17 | Drum Making Workshop
June 27 | Artist Reception and Gallery Open House for Betsy Saurdiff and Debbie Dahl Aune
June 27 | Deuce’s Wild! Dueling Pianos
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Warroad RiverPlace’s doors are open to welcome you Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As always, it is free to visit and to tour the space.
View the current exhibit in our art gallery or take a tour of the performance hall, classroom, outdoor patios, and gallery.
Stay connected with Warroad RiverPlace.
Warroad RiverPlace is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission to become a welcoming place for everyone and a way of life that will promote inspired living through creative expression, art education, human connectedness, and appreciation for beauty throughout the entire region.
Our Mission
Get to know Warroad RiverPlace.
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Warroad RiverPlace is a new arts, culture, and events center that opened in October 2024 along the Warroad River in northern Minnesota.
Open to everyone, the 20,000-square-foot center is home to an art gallery, classroom space, a 320-seat performance hall for theater and the performing arts, a fireside area, a commercial kitchen for culinary arts and catering, and a patio for outdoor events and picnics.
Visitors will experience performances, exhibits, and fireside chats by a range of local, regional, and nationally recognized artists, as well as enriching educational opportunities for all ages.
Retractable, telescopic seating in the performance hall allows for small and large social gatherings, such as weddings, banquets, and conventions serving up to 300 guests.
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It is free to visit Warroad RiverPlace and view our art gallery and tour the facility.
Visit us:
Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM-5PM
We are closed on Monday and Sunday.
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Programming for the inaugural year of Warroad RiverPlace will be announced in January. Visitors can expect to experience performances and exhibits by a range of local, regional, and nationally recognized artists.
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There are many ways to get involved at Warroad RiverPlace. We have opportunities for volunteerism, artist exhibits, performances, classroom visits, and more. Fill out the contact form below, and we will be in touch.
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Rental policies and rates will be announced later this year.
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Warroad RiverPlace is the first arts and cultural center in the United States accessible by multiple modes of seasonal transportation: boat, kayak, ice skating, snowmobile, ATV, and cross-country skiing.
We are located at: 103 State Avenue, Warroad, MN 56763



Renderings courtesy of HGA Architects and Engineers. | Top to Bottom: Warroad RiverPlace Performance Hall, Entrance, Patio
Make an impact today.
Donations can be sent to:
Warroad RiverPlace
PO Box 17
Warroad, MN 56763
Photo courtesy of Nixon Norman.
Contact
Warroad RiverPlace
John Davis, Executive Director
arts@warroadriverplace.org
(218) 986-0001
103 State Ave
Warroad, MN 56763