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Arts Centers and Presenters


Anoka County Historical Center
2135 Third Avenue North
Anoka MN
763-421-0600

The mission of the Anoka County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Anoka County with its citizens. The museum, located in Anoka, is open to the public and available for guided tours by appointment. ACHS tours include the annual Home and Garden Tour held in July; Ghosts of Anoka Tours held May through October, and Monuments to Life Cemetery Tours held in October. Be sure to visit us at the Anoka County Fair in July. We are located in the farmhouse on the Old Farm Place.
 
Sandhill Center for the Arts
23820 Dewey Street NW
Bethel MN
763-213-1616
To build community through mutual interests and shared experiences in the arts
Operated under the auspices of ISD 15 Community Education the Sandhill Center for the Arts provides an opportunity for growth in the arts and serves as a positive community builder. Its purpose is to provide arts opportunities for the residents of the area.
Art classes offered. Call or go to website for current information.
 
Interest groups include:
Sandhill Writers Group meeting the third Tuesday of the month 7:00-9:00.; St. Francis Area Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month 7:00-9:00. Call 763-434-3132 for more information.
 
You are invited to join the Lunch Bunch at Eleven in the Bethel Cabaret at the Sandhill Center for our monthly catered luncheon featuring top entertainment by popular artists
Entertainment Tonight  offers a showcase of top entertainment one Friday a month.  For more information call 763-213-1616


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Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
6666 E. River Road
Fridley MN
763-54-1850
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center serving as a well-spring for the arts for over 30 years. Programs include exhibitions, classes and workshops, literary readings, artist residencies, and communiity events.
 
Blaine Arts Council
10801 Town Square Drive
Blaine MN
Contact Tom Godfrey
The Blaine Arts Council is a volunteer organization open to all interested individuals including students. The mission of the Council is to promote, advance, and celebrate the arts in our community for the appreciation and participation of our residents.
 
Art Exhibits
The Blaine Arts Council selects artists to display their work at Blaine City Hall. Preference is given to artists who live in Blaine.
Advisory Role
The Blaine Arts Council advises the Parks and Recreation Department on arts programming. They give input and make recommendations for classes, instructors, entertainment, and other special events. Blaine Arts Council members have been instructors for classes and have volunteered for special events.

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Coon Rapids Arts Commission
Coon Rapids City Center
11155 Robinson Drive
Contact: Cathy Sorensen

This volunteer organization sponsors a variety of performing and visual arts events including free outdoor concerts in the summer and pie and coffee concerts in the winter.