Visual Arts & 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 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
Upcoming Exhibitions: July 18 - September 7

Reception: Friday, July 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Denise Presnell
Amy Oeth
Mary Bergs
Loriene Pearson
Phill Menge
Jennifer Osborne Anderson
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 August 5, 2025
Featured Artists: Gloria Adrian and Janna Schneider

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.

Call for Art
Art Bench Trail

Discover the St. Croix Valley through the Art Bench Trail — a collection of artist-designed benches in charming locations across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Each bench is a one-of-a-kind community project that celebrates local history, culture, and the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River. Created by youth, artists, and residents working together, the benches invite you to explore parks, rural roads, and small-town gems, one stop at a time. It’s art, nature, and community in every visit.

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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.

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