Facilitated by artist and therapist Sarah Johnson, this interactive program offers mindfulness practice and creativity to allow participants to explore and develop skills for effectively riding the waves in our own lives. Registration is open for the December 6 session. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Journey through the powerful intersection of art, science, and history in “Alexis Rockman: Oceanus." This exhibition confronts humanity's relationship with the ocean, exploring biodiversity, climate change, and the enduring impact of human activity on our seas. mmam.org/alexis-rockm...

Step into one of Minnesota’s most beloved art traditions with artist Nick Rindo at MMAM on November 1-2, with a State Fair Seed Art Workshop. Learn the art of seed mosaics made famous at the State Fair and get ready to create your own entry for next year’s competition. mmam.org/calendar2/seed-art

Toddler Tuesday is coming up next week on October 14! This program offers hands-on art activities, opportunities to connect with other families, free-play, storytelling, and a chance for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the galleries! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us at MMAM on October 11 at 1pm for a social hour with the MN EV Owners group. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to meet other EV owners, learn more about owning an electric vehicle, or simply connect with the EV community. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

@wcconews.bsky.social visited MMAM today to witness the advancement of "The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World" to the next scene! At 1,275-foot long and 8-foot high, "The Grand Panorama" is the longest painting in North America. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

What’s plein air, you ask? Derived from a 19th-century tradition of painting outdoors, plein air is simply French for “in the open air.” We’re celebrating all artists who create onsite at The Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

"...start at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on the banks of the Mississippi, which houses a collection of contemporary and historic artworks inspired by water." www.minnesotamonthly.com/travel-recre... Thank you Minnesota Monthly for including MMAM in your article "Choose Your Autumn Adventure"!

Ticket sales for the 2025 MMAM For the Love of Water Gala close at 8pm on Sunday, September 28. Make sure to get your tickets today! mmam.org/gala

MMAM’s Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience will include artist demonstrations around the Winona area on October 3-4. These artist demonstrations are outdoors, free and open to the public. Paint along, or watch these amazing artists at work! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join textile artist Shea Schachameyer for a 1-day workshop “Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop” that will transform how you see and capture the waterways of our region through quilting! Sign up today! mmam.org/calendar2/ma...

Join students from the Environmental Literature & Action class at University of Wisconsin La Crosse on October 25 at 10:30a, as they lead small-group gallery walks through a selection of MMAM artworks that help us consider the question, are bodies of water alive? mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Thank you News 8 Now / News 8000 for coming out to MMAM to see the rewind of The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World! www.news8000.com/news/local-n...

The Grand Panorama REWIND is tomorrow, September 21 at 11a! At is 1200+ feet long, 8 feet high, the panorama is the longest painting in the North America. Join us for a viewing of the panorama in motion as the second of the four rolls is rewound to the beginning. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us this weekend at MMAM for the Once Upon a Shore weekend, with Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering this evening at 6pm! Thank you @wxow19news.bsky.social , for featuring this exhibition! www.wxow.com/news/coulee/...

On October 2 - 5, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum will welcome artists and art lovers to the third annual Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience: Boats, Bridges, and Backwaters. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

This Saturday, September 20, meet the artists, illustrators, and authors of the "Once Upon a Shore" exhibition, including Heid E. Erdrich, Cole Redhorse Taylor Art, Gwen Westerman, Jonathan Thunder, and Tashia Hart. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us this Friday, September 19 for “Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering” for a special evening of reflection, story and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting). This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the artists of Once Upon A Shore. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Stop by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 at 10:15am to learn more about becoming a MMAM volunteer! We can't wait to see you! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Paint the Day: Plein Air Oil Painting with Joshua Cunningham - Art, October 3-4 at MMAM. In this 2-day oil painting workshop, you’ll explore how light and atmosphere shape the world around us, while starting field studies and receiving personalized guidance along the way. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

As the school year is in full swing, consider a field trip to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum! MMAM offers customizable field trip experiences designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and connection. Learn more + book today: mmam.org/school-tours

Ready to unlock the secrets of urban sketching? Join internationally renowned artist and architect Kar-Keat Chong on October 3-4, for a workshops that will revolutionize how you see and capture the world through ink and watercolor. Secure your spot now! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

New workshop at MMAM: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo, on November 1-2, 2025 In this workshop, Nick Rindo brings 15 years of award-winning experience to teach you everything from seed selection to finishing techniques. mmam.org/calendar2/se...

Join us at MMAM on September 9, to explore, create and play at Toddler Tuesday! This program and offers art activities, free-play, storytelling, and a chance to explore the the galleries. We hope to see you at the museum! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Step back into the spectacle of the 19th century with “A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World." This extraordinary artwork offers a rare glimpse into the artistry and spectacle that captivated audiences more than 175 years ago. mmam.org/a-spectacle-...

MMAM is excited to partner with NOSH Restaurant & Bar this coming Saturday at the Big Muddy Brew n' Que 2025 Best in Tasting competition (11am - 2pm)! Thank you to the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us this Thursday for the Thursday Night Series - Meet the Artist: Michael Kareken at 6pm at MMAM! mmam.org/calendar2/op...

“Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow” opens today at MMAM. Through intricate drawings and large-scale paintings, Kareken explores the cyclical journey of raw materials, tracing their evolution from consumer goods to discarded remnants, and ultimately, to renewed forms. mmam.org/michael-kare...

MMAM is pleased to be partnering with Nosh Scratch Kitchen for the Best in Tasting competition as part of the Big Muddy Brew n’ Que on September 6. Those interested in volunteering can learn more here: winonamainstreetprogram.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?i...

The next Mississippi Sippin concert is this Thursday, August 28 at MMAM! Witness the Grand Panorama Advancement at 5:30p. Then settle in outside to enjoy a free riverside concert featuring Steam Machine, a special MMAM pop-up Shoppe, and food and drinks for purchase. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Last week, MMAM invited our Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025 teaching artists, Joshua Cunningham and Kar-Keat Chong, out on the river for a day of painting, sketching, and exploring. Read the full blog post here: mmam.org/.../25/a-day...

Over 60% of Americans don’t have a will. This August, plan your legacy and help preserve marine art for generations. We have a webinar with Lee Ann Riehl this Wednesday. Hope to see you there! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

We love our volunteers at MMAM, and we’re looking for more community members to join us! Learn about volunteer opportunities on September 17. Volunteers help welcome visitors, support programs like Toddler Tuesday, and bring the museum to life. Sign up to learn more! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

On September 20, meet the artists, illustrators, and authors of the "Once Upon a Shore" exhibition at MMAM, including Heid E. Erdrich, Cole Redhorse Taylor, Gwen Westerman, Jonathan Thunder, and Tashia Hart. Learn more about the artworks in this informal gallery tour. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us for the final Mississippi Sippin’ event of the summer on Thursday, August 28! Mississippi Sippin’ is your invitation to experience summer in the Driftless like never before. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Join us at MMAM on September 4 to celebrate the opening of the new exhibition “Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow”! Tickets: mmam.org/calendar2/op...

MMAM presents the third annual Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience: Boats, Bridges, and Backwaters, on October 2-5, a weekend of workshops, exhibitions, presentations, and public programs in Winona, MN. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Thank you, Midwest Access and KTTC TV, for having MMAM's Director of Communications on your show to chat about the exhibition "Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not"! www.kttc.com/video/2025/0...

Join us for a special evening of reflection, story and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting) on Friday, September 19. This event will celebrate the artists, authors and illustrators of the “Once Upon a Shore” exhibition on view now at MMAM. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

“By layering environmental issues with social justice messaging, my art emphasizes our alienation from the environment and each other, our willingness to waste, and our subsequent need for healing.” — Erik Jon Olson Don’t miss your chance to see “Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not” mmam.org/erik-jon-ols...

The next advancement of the “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World” will be on Tuesday, August 19 at 2pm. The panorama advancements allow visitors to watch the as MMAM curators advance the panorama to the next scene. mmam.org/calendar2/20...

Celebrate the artists, authors and illustrators of the exhibition, “Once Upon a Shore,” with a weekend of programs at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on September 19 - 20, 2025. Learn more about the “Once Upon a Shore” exhibition and programming: mmam.org/once-upon-a-...

All students (kindergarten - college) receive free gallery admission to MMAM every Thursday! And with the galleries open late until 8pm on Thursdays, you have more time to explore and see what inspires you. mmam.org/hours-admiss...

“From ‘Empire Builder,’ Sonja Peterson’s intricate representation of global expansion...to Anna Metcalfe’s exquisite rendering of Lake Superior..these works invite visitors to broaden their conception of what marine art can be.” @rootrivercurrent.bsky.social! rootrivercurrent.org/minnesota-ma...

Now on view at MMAM is “Fluid: What is Marine Art, and What Can It Be?” This exhibition invites visitors to explore the evolving definition of marine art. Pairing historic and contemporary works, “Fluid” examines humanity’s relationship with water. mmam.org/fluid

Thank you to everyone who participated in MMAM’s Summer Seasonal Saturday this past weekend! The event offered $1 admission, art-making, tours, Bingo Overboard, live music, and included community partners the Bell Museum and Project Fine. Save the date for the Fall Seasonal Saturday on November 8!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12 for Toddler Tuesday! This month we will be working on bubblewrap stamps, paper plate bugs, watercolor, and community coloring! Hope to see you there! mmam.org/calendar2/20...

“In this beautifully laid out book with a slipcover, there are poems printed on translucent paper placed throughout as reactions to the art on its pages — the effect is elegant and expands our perspective in a thoughtful way.” - @hyperallergic.com hyperallergic.com/1032586/6-ar...

“All sea life is in danger of being hung by ghost nets (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing nets).” - Erik Jon Olson “Navigating the Gallows” (2019) by Erik Jon Olson, is part of the exhibition on view at MMAM “Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not.” On view through August 24. mmam.org/erik-jon-ols...

5 days + 5 reasons to attend Seasonal Saturday at MMAM on August 9. Day 5/5: Community Partners! MMAM is pleased to have the Bell Museum as the August Seasonal Saturday community partner! Explore pelt specimens, sew-a-constellation, and pick up your Science & Nature kit! mmam.org/calendar2/20...