Get Involved Now: Create and Experience It All This Fall at the Paramount Center for the Arts

The Paramount Center for the Arts believes that art will change people, and they embrace all types of art, from stage performances to community classes, to gallery displays, and to the gift gallery that includes work from 80 local artists.

This is readily apparent as they kick off a new season Sept. 6 with a high-energy fundraising event titled "Mixtape Magic – A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, & Tommy Tutone." In the coming months, they'll also offer a family-friendly live animal show, a performance from American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, classes in everything from woodturning to pet portraits, and exhibitions from a variety of artists.

It's all designed to bring world-class artistic expression to Central Minnesota while also encouraging Central Minnesota residents to explore their artistic abilities and inclinations.

Select Fall Shows

• Sept. 6: Season Kick-Off: A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, Tommy Tutone

• Sept. 13: Wild World of Animals (Family show)

• Sept. 19: Ruben Studdard

• Oct. 5: SCSU Journey Across the World

• Nov. 7: Randy Travis

• Dec. 15: George Maurer Group

Tickets for the fall season are now on sale.

Select Fall Classes

• Woodturning Workshops with Sally Ault 

• Clay Cohorts with artist Dave Glenn

• Watercolor Workshop with Catherine Hearding 

• Basic Quilting for Beginners: Shoofly Shuffle Pattern with Caron Lage

• Pet Portraits (from a Photo Reference) in Pastel Pencil with Suzann Beck

Click here for a full list of upcoming classes.

Visual Art Displays

Exhibits are offered in the Historic Lobby, Gallery Saint Germain, and Studio C, with public hours available on Mondays through Saturdays. Meanwhile, the Gallery Gift Shop features work from local artists, including paintings, glass, wood, ceramics, jewelry, gift cards, and more! Visit paramountarts.org for details.

Community Engagement

Driven to change lives through art, the Paramount's Community Engagement initiatives cultivate connections to foster individual, institutional and community change. The Paramount believes that intentional engagement 1) acknowledges community assets and systemic barriers, 2) is sustainable, and 3) requires strong partnerships. Learn more at paramountarts.org/community-outreach.