Sunday, May 23, 2010

Lanesboro Art Center

Name: Lanesboro Arts Center

Website: www.lanesboroarts.org

Email: gallery@lanesboroarts.org

What kind of art do you sell? We represent over 80 local and regional artists who create work out of wood, paintings, fiber, jewelry, metal, ceramics, stone, photography, glass, etc

When were you founded? We are a non profit art center started 1993

How did you get started? A group of artists got together and decided the area needed an art center

Robbie Brokken manages the gallery. Robbie, what inspires you about LAC? Teaching the community about the arts, and helping artists sell their work.

What have you learned? We’ve learned that people from all walks of life appreciate hand made work and want to enjoy the artwork in their personal surroundings as well as viewing it in a public venue.

How do you fit art into your personal/family life? Those of us that work at the Lanesboro Arts Center have a passion for our work. It has always been and always will be our life style.

Where are you located? We are located in Lanesboro, MN, 103 Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro, MN 55949, (507) 467-2446

Have you ever done public art, community art, worked with children, etc…? We have programs working with local school children, adult classes, artist residencies, public art projects and programming dance, theater, documentary film, music and local community theater and school events.

Do you offer classes? Periodically we offer adult art classes. Please check our website for information

Why do you enjoy the art tour? We love the art tour. It’s a very pleasant weekend filled with people loving art and having fun.

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