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Art Galleries & Programs

With a year-round program of rotating exhibitions at multiple locations, the Phipps connects its community with the extraordinary work of regional artists.

Thanks to funding from the Xcel Energy Foundation, the seven galleries housed at the Phipps Center for the Arts are always free and open to the public. With our Enriching Arts Program, the Phipps inspires our community by presenting original artwork at local senior living and healthcare facilities. We also have a mural by artist Thomasina TopBear titled Wičhóuŋčhaǧe: Generations, The Growth of People.

  • Current Exhibition: April 25 - May 18

    Reception: Sunday, May 18, 1:30–3:00 p.m.

    Annual Area High School Art Exhibition
    What We Need is Here, Freedom to Thrive

  • Upcoming Exhibitions: May 23 – July 13

    Opening Reception: Friday, May 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

    Layl McDill
    Sharon Grosh
    Pauly Cudd
    Kay Raabe
    Bebe Keith
    Shona Dockter
    Sarah Lilja
    Tropical Wings

Enriching Arts Exhibitions

The Enriching Arts Program brings original art by regional artists into senior living facilities. The exhibitions are presented in the most public spaces of these campuses and change every three months to create new experiences for residents, visitors and staff to enjoy and appreciate together.

  • Croixdale

    Through June 9, 2025

    Featured Artists: Lora Fandrey, Nerissa Nordquist, Heather Renne

  • Westfields Hospital & Clinic

    Through June 11, 2025

    Featured Artists: Follow the Materials group exhibition, Peter Lewis, Carmen Duran

  • Woodland Hill

    Through May 6, 2025

    Featured Artists: Susan Gangsei, Ruth Klabunde

  • Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival

    Saturday, September 27, 10-5pm
    Sunday, September 28, 10-4pm

    The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival is an annual two-day outdoor event in scenic Lakefront Park organized by the Phipps Center for the Arts in partnership with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. This juried art festival features 80+ exceptional regional artists with fine art and traditional crafts for sale. The festival includes free, hands-on art activities sponsored by local businesses and community organizations, art demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and drink tent.

    Submit Artwork

  • What We Need is Here

    2024/25 Dates (9:30-Noon): September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12

    What We Need Is Here (WWNH) is an ongoing series of annual seminars for artists. Established in 2008, the purpose of these monthly gatherings is to explore the role of art and sustainability to create thriving communities in the St. Croix River Valley. The name was taken from the last line in the poem “The Wild Geese” by environmental activist Wendell Berry.

    Learn More and Register

Are you a local artist?

We would be happy to consider your work for an exhibition in one of our galleries, or through our Enriching Arts program.