Business Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1 - 5 pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 5 pm

435 Garden View Lane
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: 507.451.0533
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We exist to enrich the cultural fabric of the region we serve by offering high quality artistic programs,
welcoming and nurturing talent and providing educational opportunities
   
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                Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

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WELCOME TO THE OAC

Located on the West Hills campus and housed in an 1887 Romanesque-style building, this Center offers displays that include works by local and regional artists as well as monthly rotating exhibits of regional artists and traveling shows.

the Owatonna Arts Center (OAC), tucked away in Owatonna, MN. This exquisite art center allows each visitor to expand their awareness of artistic appreciation and understanding. The OAC boasts exhibits, events and classes for everyone and excellent educational opportunities as well!

The OAC offers numerous art classes and events, for kids and adults alike. Classes include Japanese Raku, watercolor painting, drawing, pottery and metal sculpture, just to name a few!

Events at the OAC span from band concerts and orchestra performances to luncheons and Weddings. Additionally, the stylish Performing Arts Hall is available for rental! This is a superb location, appropriate for any occasion. Please contact the OAC at (507) 451-0533 to discuss your plans or feel free to come see us in person! The OAC is located just east of Interstate 35, between Bridge Street and Hoffman Drive at 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, MN. It is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm and is closed on Mondays. Browsing the exhibits is always free for the public! Membership is available and the OAC welcomes contributors. All memberships and donations are tax deductible.


New Construction


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
During this time of year the OAC has many wonderful events scheduled. We often are in need of volunteers to help with events such as:
* Greeters
* Ticket Handlers
* Display Help - creative, construction, engineering, lighting, sound, or set display
* Janitorial Services
* General Maintenance
* Event set-up/take-down
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities please phone Silvan at the OAC Office, 451-0533 or fill out the OAC volunteer form .
 

 

 


 
AT A GLANCE:

  January 2012
judy saye Judy Saye Willis an instillation "Where are the Children"
January 8-29, 2012
Gallery Show
Reception for Artist: January 15, 2012 / 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  Carol Swan Paintings
January 8-29, 2012
Gallery Show
Reception for Artist: January 15, 2012 / 1:00pm - 5:00pm
OAC Kids Family Night
January 17, 2012 / 6:30pm - 7:30pm
FREE Event to the public (members & non-members welcome, call with any questions)

  February 2012
  Sandra Dowd "The Figure"
February 5-26, 2012
Gallery Show
  The Chiarina Piano Quartet
February 8, 2012 at 7:00pm
Concert Event
  "The Thursday Musical Group" Nicola Melville Piano
February 19, 2012 at 2:00pm
Concert Event
OAC Kids Family Night
February 21, 2012 / 6:30pm - 7:30pm
FREE Event to the public (members & non-members welcome, call with any questions)
  "Indande" Ensemble
February 26, 2012
Concert

  March 2012
  "Author Talk" Beth Bednar
March 1, 2012 at 7:00pm
Event
  Owatonna Public School Student Exhibition
March 5-26, 2012
Gallery Show
OAC Kids Family Night
March 20, 2012 / 6:30pm - 7:30pm
FREE Event to the public (members & non-members welcome, call with any questions)

  April 2012
  Mary McCarthney "created in His Image" portraits and Botanicals
April 1-29, 2012
Gallery Show
  OJHS Orchestra and Jazz Band
April 15, 2012 at 2:00pm
Concert

  July 2012
FOA Poster Owatonna Festival of the Arts
July 28-29, 2012
The Owatonna Festival of the Arts will be celebrated in Central Park located in beautiful downtown Owatonna. Featured will be sixty exhibitors, numerous entertainers, participatory art events, as well as many concessions.

NEW AT THE OAC
oac mural Owatonna Arts Center Library Mural
Installed and unveiled July 2011
Visit us at the Owatonna Arts Center and view our new ceiling Mural in the OAC Library. Owatonna, MN Artist Lynette Schmidt Yencho received an artist grant from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council to conceive, design and paint the new Library Ceiling Mural.

Final Trim has been Installed December 2011

     
   

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