this will be a season of unforgettable moments
Get ready for powerhouse concerts, gallery openings, art studio workshops & brand new events
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featured artists
joyann parker
Joyann Parker brings her "dynamically emotional and goosebumps-inducing voice" (Star-Tribune) to the Armory stage. This Minneapolis-based Americana/blues powerhouse has earned critical acclaim for her genre-blending artistry that seamlessly weaves together blues, soul, R&B, and rock. Her latest album "Out of the Dark" showcases her remarkable vocal range and songwriting prowess.
October 18
the fat cats
These seasoned Midwest rockers have been electrifying audiences since 1990, sharing stages with ZZ Top and Boston while building a devoted following across the region. The Fat Cats bring their signature blend of classic rock, blues, and high-energy performance to Park Rapids, delivering an authentic rock experience.
November 22
Chart-Topping Americana/Blues Sensation
Midwest Rock Legends
Tickets are $20 pre-sale & $25 at the door
Tickets are $20 pre-sale & $25 at the door
studios at the armory
the workshops
September 20
10-4
Basket Weaving
Learn to weave a wall-hanging Stationary/Mail Basket with instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum at the Armory Arts & Events Center.
This $20 workshop teaches you to create an 8"x5" basket with a pen holder, focusing on shaping. All materials, including a pen and notebook, are provided, and you can choose green or plum accents.
Register at
Oils Made Easy
September 24, 25, 26
10-4
Isabelle Harmon, offers a fun and easy introduction to oil painting. Oil painting is forgiving and excellent for texture and color. You'll learn about essential tools and create a landscape using an image provided by the instructor. The process involves applying two basic acrylic colors first, then layering oils once dry. All necessary materials are included.
Register at
bagleyarts.org
Printmaking 101: Stencil Screen Printing
October 11
10-3
This 5-hour class introduces stencil screenprinting, also known as serigraphy. You will learn to come up with a design, create it on a screen, and then print it. This class has no prerequisite and is a wonderful introduction to a new and addicting form of art for beginners, or an enjoyable refresher for returning students. Max student cap at 6 printers. $40
Printmaking 102: Photo Screen Printing
October 25
10-3
This 4-hour class focuses on photo screen- printing, including photo manipulation in Photoshop to prepare images for printing. You must have taken "Printmaking 101: Stencil Screenprinting" to enroll in this class.
Max student cap at 6 printers. $40
Paper Flowers
November 8
10-12
For 10 years, Leona Rogers has been crafting stunning paper flowers using German and Italian crepe paper, watercolors, pan pastels, acrylics, and markers. What started as creating bouquets for her daughter's wedding has become her artistic passion. See her beautiful work on Facebook at "Leona's Flowers" and join her class at the Studios at the Armory. Max student cap at 10 $25
gallery at the armory
local artists
 Jeremy SimonsonWoods/Water: Entwined Installation July-August 2025 |  Lowell WolffLocal Park Rapids bridge Photo |  Dawn RossbachThe Blind Mind Dawn's Installation begins September 12 at the Gallery at the Armory |
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volunteer opportunities
want to be a part of something bigger?
we need help this fall and winter
cleaning, painting, concessions, tear down, mowing, shoveling and much more
email: manager@parkrapidsarmory.org
pictures
 NLOC Xmas Show 2023 |  Forge North Concert |  Songwriters sc 2 |
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 Upper Mississippians _ Armory 2023 Sep 22 (10) |  wedding arrangement 1 |  Lydia Rose 2024 Feb 17 (4) |
 Open Mic 9.21.23 |  Portrait class 1 |  Leonas flowers |
 Purse Bingo 2. 2024 |  4.20.24 Wedding table set up |  Day of Dead inside AA&EC 2024 |
 blue wedding arrangment |
the calendar
our vision
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our mission
The Armory Arts & Event Center is the area’s leading destination for artistic, educational, and social experiences. Our vision is to be a welcoming hub where creativity thrives, connections flourish, and the vitality of our community grows.
our current board
President: Brian Ahart
Vice President: Mary Arneson
Treasurer: Katie Kueber
Secretary: Nancy Carroll
Gail Ahart
Mike Bruhn
Paul Dove
Nicole Kirchner
Julie Kjenaas
Steve Peloquin
thank you
to our donors
to our volunteers
to our artists & musicians
to our community
