Happenings at Central Square

Summer art classes are in full swing at Central Square! Eight weeks of youth art programming begin this Wednesday, July 6. There are a wide range of classes available that will allow kids to explore their imagination and creativity. Classes will take place every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit centralsquare.org for full schedule and class details.

There are classes for adults, too! Discover the process of using brightly colored dye-based alcohol ink to produce stunning abstract paintings on Yupo paper with artist Cheryl Larson on July 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This workshop is appropriate for artists with skill levels from beginner to advanced. 

Do you love to draw? Whether you are new to drawing or it’s a professional pastime, artist Faythe Mills will lead a pencil portrait class on Aug. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

Art in the Square Gallery

Stop by the Central Square Art Gallery to view the new exhibit featuring the work of Jules Bowman. Jules is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work employs a quirky and abstract quality to expose both the joy and truth behind each of her subjects. The exhibit runs now through August. There will be a gallery reception for Jules on July 23 from 1:30-3 p.m. As Jules will also lead a one-hour fundraising yoga class prior to the start of Central Square’s Makers’ Market and Summer Music Series on Saturday, July 23 from 10-11 a.m. All proceeds from the yoga class will help fund Central Square’s art programming.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing their work, visit the Central Square office or call 320-634-0400.

Coming Soon 

Mick Sterling will take the stage in compliment to this year’s other scheduled Waterama events. Mick will perform music from the Billy Joel songbook on Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. This show is sponsored by Glenwood State Bank. For additional details about the 2022 Concert Series line-up and your ticket options, visit Central Square’s website, centralsquare.org. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Food for Thought

“Children are people, not pre-people, and their creativity forms a crucial part of the diverse range of human expression. The art world is poorer when we ignore, exclude or ‘other’ aspects of creativity from our history and experience of artmaking. In my view, trying to appreciate art made by children opens our minds to better understanding and respect for all art, all children, and all artists. Let’s build a richer art world that respects and celebrates children’s part in human creativity.” ~Molly Bretton