Can an ostrich fly?  Can a bluebird juggle?  You'll learn the answers to these questions when the Hunter Marionettes present "Feathers and Strings" at the Winsted Arts Center, 141 Main Ave W in Downtown Winsted on Saturday, Dec 6, at 2:30 PM during the Winsted Winter Festival.  An assortment of intricate marionettes are the featured performers in this delightful, amusing, and eclectic showcase.  Each carefully handcrafted marionette reflects the thirty years that puppeteer Kurt Hunter has spent perfecting his craft.  There is truly something for everyone - young and old. $5 suggested donation at the door Kurt Hunter has been performing with the marionettes that he designs and builds for thirty years.  His puppetry talents have been displayed in performances at the Walker Art Center, with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Fringe Festival, just to name a few. Recognized nationally as an expert on marionettes, he was awarded a "Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry" in 2008 from UNIMA-USA.  This award was established by Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, when he was president of the US branch of this international organization.   Learn more at...

Click here to download registration form: Art Club Flyer Nov Dec session Explore your creative side while learning about artists. The Winsted Arts Council is offering an after school art club for students in 1st-6th grade. Young artists will develop their artistic skills and learn new techniques during a 6-week class. Students meet once a week at the Winsted Arts Council, located at 141 Main Ave W. in Winsted. Note if school is closed or closes early due to weather, class will be...

Join us at 141 Main Ave W Downtown Winsted on Saturday September 27 for a special evening.  Trudi Sexton Photography Exhibit Opening/Meet the Artist at 7 pm; Lehto & Wright House Concert at 8 pm BYOB and bring an appetizer to share if you wish Questions?  Email winstedartscouncil@gmail.com  or call 320-485-3330 and leave a message - we'll call you...

Click here to download registration form: After School Art Club registration form Fall 2014 Students in grades 1 - 6 will explore their creative sides, develop their skills and learn new techniques while learning about artists. Grades 1 - 3: Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15, Sept 16 - Oct 21 (6 week session) Grades 4 - 6: Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15, Sept 18 - Oct 30 (no class Oct 16, 6 week session) Instructor: Rosanne Hanson Fee: $60 for the six week...

(photo by Molly Loder) Windows on Winsted  The idea began with a suggestion made by a community member years ago to showcase our downtown thru window art. Several ideas of what this could look like were discussed and debated but we never seemed to make any progress. But we did know this – our community is a gem, and a picture is worth a thousand words. Put them together and we have magic. Thank you Dr Jim Neff for your inspiration, thank you to the Legacy Amendement for making this inspiration a reality, and thank you photographers. Please consider joining the Winsted Arts Council– membership supports the arts in our community. Enjoy! Click here for a printable guide: Windows on Winsted Photo Exhibit summer...