The Lanesboro City Council met on July 6 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting, which was held in the community center gym and streamed on Zoom. The COVID-19 response for public facilities discussion was revisited as it will be each month for the foreseeable future. The council decided to keep the community center closed for the time being. The city offices have been re-opened … [Read more...]
2019, a good year for Chatfield Center for the Arts
Carla Gallina, President, and Michael Martin, Vice-President of the board of directors presented the Center for the Arts annual report at the city council’s June 22 meeting. Gallina said the board has adopted a new mission and vision statement in an effort to identify who they are. Their mission is, “to serve as a regional hub for advancement of the arts...” and their vision … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre cancels 2020 season
As a response to and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines associated with COVID-19 precautions, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro has remained closed since the end of March. In the midst of continued and prolonged uncertainty, Commonweal leadership along with the approval of the organization’s board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 production … [Read more...]
Fly-fishing inspired “On the Fly” exhibition featuring seven mixed-media artists
Lanesboro Arts presents “On The Fly,” a juried group exhibition of work by mixed media artists inspired by fly fishing. The exhibit opens June 13 runs through August 16, 2020. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week June through August. COVID-19 Update: The health of our visitors, staff and volunteers is at the forefront of our … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts announces Adam Wiltgen to step down from leadership team
The Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors announces that Adam Wiltgen will be stepping down from the organization’s three-person executive leadership team. The Board and Leadership Team wishes Adam well in the next chapter of his career, as he takes on a new role at the Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Red Wing, Minn. Adam has been with Lanesboro Arts since 2015 … [Read more...]