Join us for an exciting trip to the Twin Cities, which will include a visit to Mia (formerly the Minneapolis Institute of Art)to explore the featured exhibition Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945, included as part of your tuition.

Your adventure continues a la carte as you choose from the spectacular collection of permanent works, Mia also has an incredible series of specialty and visiting collections for you to visit:

Year of the Horse: Hoofbeats through Time 

An Indigenous Art: Huipiles from Mia's Collection 

Built to Last: The Shogren-Meyer Collection of American Art

Containing Multitudes

Hiroshige’s 100 Views of Edo x Emily Allchurch

Along the Nile with David Roberts

Nik Nerburn: The Milkman

Kenji Nakahashi: A Confident Life

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Meruhen: Japanese Prints of Fairy Tales

You are sure to find visual treasures for you to enjoy! Discover new pieces or revisit favorite works of the permanent collections!

This exhilarating day is sure to be exciting and educational, as Lynn leads us through a variety of art experiences! Join us!

*Your tuition fee will cover both the roundtrip bus transportation and a ticket to the specialty exhibition Modern Art and German Politics at Mia

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Mia Agra Culture Coffee Shop and Cafe

*Lunch and additional purchases are at the discretion of the attendee.

**Works displayed in both museums may be figurative or include subject matter that may be triggering. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure

If You are interested in this experience you may also want to explore the Art Appreciation Class with Lynn Metcalf! CLICK HERE for information!

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturday May 16, 10am-4pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Explore the exciting world of traditional rosemaling with professional artist and Vesterheim Gold Medalist Patti Goke!

Rosemaling is a decorative style of painting, traditionally on wood, utilizing beautiful elements of Norwegian folk art. Patti will walk the class  through holding your brush and techniques on successfully creating three different designs, with a variety of brush strokes!

Please note that designs may vary from photograph.

All materials to create one plate included in the cost of tuition.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Tuesday May 19, 6-9pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Create beautiful one of a kind jewelry using the small pieces of glass set into designs of your choosing, a process called mosaic!

Terri will guide through the process of safely cutting and assembling glass into the jewelry bezel. Once you are happy with your design you will learn how to grout your piece! Once dried, you will have a piece as unique as you, perfect for yourself or as a gift for a loved one!

Please note that students will need to allow their glue to dry and then grout at home. Don't worry! We will show you how to grout, send the materials, and instructions for success!

All materials to create one piece are included in the cost of tuition 

Tuesday, May 26, 6-8pm

Tuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required.

Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit
913 West St. Germain Street
St Cloud, MN 56301
Monday through Saturday 10am-2pm

Ages 18+,  **Please note this is not a supervised activity, Artist’s Care/Support Team are welcome and should remain onsite to assist artist attendees as needed. Attendee artists will need to arrange transportation to and from the Paramount.

The Paramount Center for the Arts and The ARC Minnesota are not responsible for accidents.

This activity is presented in partnership with The Arc Minnesota 

Art Club is a free creative and social activity, helping artists with disabilities and all abilities find success in artistic exploration. Artists will self-select, bring supplies, and work through their own projects, at their own pace, while benefiting from the collective creativity of others in the space. Meet other people who are interested and excited about art!

Feel free to paint, draw, sculpt, fiber arts such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, coloring, jewelry making and more! Please make sure your materials do not require additional ventilation. Artwork created onsite should be family friendly.

Our building is accessible, with door switches and elevators. Parking is available on the North side of the building in the city ramp. CLICK HERE for directions and parking information. 

Please contact us at info@paramountarts.org or call 320.259.5963 for additional information or to request accessibility needs for your visit.