Welcome to Art of the Lakes!

Our fall gallery hours are 11-5 pm Thursday thru Sunday.
​Although summer's over there's still lots to see and do!

Discover Art of the Lakes!

Fall activities are happening.

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Prairie Lakes en Plein Air Festival Weekend
September 23 & 24
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air Festival will be concluding with a weekend of Plein Air events September 23 & 24. The gallery will be closed on the 22nd to get it ready for Friday evening's award ceremony and reception. Saturday includes a morning Paint Out followed up with a Plein Air demo at 1:30 and more awards given at 3 pm. Click for more information!

Prairie Lakes Info

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Member Exhibition
M-State Fergus Falls
September 12 - October 27
​October 6, 1-3 pm, artist reception and awards presentation 

All are invited to bring family and friends to the artist reception on October 6 from 1-3 pm at M-State.  ​

M State’s Fergus Falls campus will be hosting “Inspirations 22,” the Art of the Lakes organization’s inaugural juried art show, at the Charles Beck Gallery Sept. 12 – Oct. 27. 

“Inspirations 22” showcases a diverse array of juror-selected works created by 26 member-artists of Art of the Lakes. The exhibition includes original paintings, prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculptures and other art-forms, highlighting the many different mediums, styles and techniques used by our members.

​The gallery is open to the public during regular college hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. During your visit, be sure to vote for the Peoples Choice Award! There is no cost for admission to the exhibits or reception.

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​Making Art Happen 

​Art of the Lakes is an association of artists and art lovers centered in Battle Lake, Minnesota. We promote interest in the visual arts, sponsor art exhibits, stimulate art appreciation among children, and encourage emerging artists of all ages.

We promote the visual arts by providing an attractive space for artists to exhibit and sell their work, offering quality art instruction to people of all ages, and by encouraging community engagement through the visual arts.

​Volunteer Organization
Art of the Lakes is a volunteer organization. Volunteers serve as the Board of Directors, officers and committee chairs. In addition, display artists work in the gallery throughout the year, and supporting members volunteer when needed to keep the gallery in good working order.

Membership Organization
We are a membership organization with over 125 members currently. Our membership is comprised of both displaying artists and lovers of art who support the gallery through membership. 

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Some activities in this organization are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.