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2024 Studio Tour
Put it on your calendar! Always the 3rd full weekend in July!
July 19, 20, 21 Fri & Sat: 10-5, Sun 10-3 The Art of the Lakes Studio Tour is a scenic, drive-yourself tour through beautiful countryside with hills, lakes, valleys and small towns. Many of the studios are tucked away on gravel roads scattered throughout Otter Tail and Douglas counties in West-Central Minnesota. Look for the yellow signs to help guide you to your destination. For your added enjoyment, many artists provide demonstrations and other events during the tour. Please note that not all studios are open on Sunday. |
Community Zentangle Project
Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3, 9-12 pm or 1-4 pm
We invite you to help create a 16' x 2' Zentangle for Art Alley in Battle Lake!
Zentangle artist, Diane Trew will teach and lead participants through the Zentangle process at the Creative Arts Center on August 2nd & 3rd. Sign up for a 3-hour session from 9-12 noon or 1-4 pm on either day. Lunch will be provided from 12-1 pm. No experience needed and this event is free to all participants! Adults and youth ages 13+.
This community activity is sponsored by the Battle Lake Art Advisory Committee which has been responsible for engaging the community in other Battle Lake public art projects including the mosaics for the downtown planters & benches as well as Art Alley.
We invite you to help create a 16' x 2' Zentangle for Art Alley in Battle Lake!
Zentangle artist, Diane Trew will teach and lead participants through the Zentangle process at the Creative Arts Center on August 2nd & 3rd. Sign up for a 3-hour session from 9-12 noon or 1-4 pm on either day. Lunch will be provided from 12-1 pm. No experience needed and this event is free to all participants! Adults and youth ages 13+.
This community activity is sponsored by the Battle Lake Art Advisory Committee which has been responsible for engaging the community in other Battle Lake public art projects including the mosaics for the downtown planters & benches as well as Art Alley.
Art & Craft Affair
Saturday, August 10, 2024 9-4 pm
Sign up NOW to request your booth space for 2024! The Art & Craft Affair in downtown Battle Lake was launched in 1977 by the Art of the Lakes Association. This great one day show draws nearly 5,000 visitors yearly. Always held the 2nd Saturday of August at Railroad Park, located at MN Hwy 78 and County Rd 83 in Battle Lake. If you are interested in participating in the event - Apply Today! |
Prairie Lakes Plein Air PLPA 2024
The Prairie Lakes Plein Air art series is a festival of art education, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Enjoy your summer painting in the idyllic setting of Otter Tail County, MN situated in West-Central lakes country. Delve into the pristine landscape of gently rolling hills and fertile farmland amongst clear blue lakes and streams for an inspirational painting experience. Attend Plein Air demos & workshops lead by Nelia Harper, Richard Abraham, and Jim Turner.
• Plein Air Paint Outs |
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