LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
Explore at Lake Minnetonka Center for the Arts
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts allows local artists to create works in media of all sorts , including drawing , painting , fiber arts , glass , jewelry , sculptures and photography .
Classroom spaces are geared toward creativity and are flexible enough for independent work and collaboration within a community of artists . Big , bright and full of natural light , many in the community have been drawn to its environment .
For young artists , the center offers a Summer Arts Camp . There are various camp options for a range of ages from 5-12 years old , with classes that introduce art media and techniques and explore a wide range of visual arts experiences .
The public is also invited to view art at the center all year long with new exhibits that are free to experience in the Laura H . Miles Gallery . The facility is fully accessible to ensure that the visual arts are available to everyone . Original artwork by students , instructors or other area artists is also on display throughout the Minnetonka Center for the Arts , with pieces on view and for sale in the retail shop , Murphy Room , café , art wall and in the foyer .
Since 2009 , the Minnetonka Center for the Arts has curated and managed Partners in Art , a program of visual art exhibits in the public spaces of Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka , seen by millions of visitors each year .
With Ridgedale ’ s renovation and expansion , the Partners in Art exhibit program has more than tripled in scale , substantially increasing opportunities for regional artists to display and sell their artwork .
Check out the center ’ s online calendar to see what ’ s happening , or learn more about current and upcoming exhibits .
The arts center is located at 2240 North Shore Drive , Wayzata .
Information : minnetonkaarts . org or 952-473-7361
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