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Exhibitions

[October - December 2025]

 

Once Upon a Shore

On view January 25, 2025 - January 2026

Alexis Rockman: Oceanus

On View June 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026

 

Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow

On view August 30 - December 28, 2025

Upper Mississippi Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters

On view September 2 - November 28, 2025

 
All 2025 Exhibitions
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October 2025 Programs

Featured
Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer
Oct 25
Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Oct 29
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)
Oct 31
Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)

November 2025 Programs

Featured
Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo
Nov 1
Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo
Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep
Nov 8
Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep
Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 8
Grand Panorama Advancement
Water Music: Epic Journeys
Nov 13
Water Music: Epic Journeys
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)
Nov 15
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)
Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 20
Grand Panorama Advancement
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing
Nov 22
Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing
Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes
Nov 28
Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/2)
Nov 29
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/2)

December 2025 Programs

Featured
Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 2
Grand Panorama Advancement
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
Dec 6
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Dec 11
Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs
Dec 11
Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs
Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 16
Grand Panorama Advancement
Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow
Dec 28
Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow
Grand Panorama REWIND
Dec 28
Grand Panorama REWIND

MMAM Programs

[October - December 2025]

Featured
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Oct 29
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting

Are you Interested in becoming a volunteer Docent at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum? We would love for you to join us! 

Those who are interested in learning more are invited to join MMAM staff for an informal question and answer session on October 29 at 10am, in the Museum’s Oberton Education Room to learn about what it takes to become a Docent. There will be free coffee and Bloedow’s doughnuts for all attendees.

→ learn more + register.

Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)
Oct 31
Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us for a special spooky Halloween panorama advancement.

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Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep
Nov 8
Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep

Join us for the Fall Seasonal Saturday with $1 admission! Inspired by Alexis Rockman: Oceanus, the theme of this Seasonal Saturday is Tales from the Deep. Join a tour, listen to live music, try your hand at art-making, or visit one of our community partners. Bingo Overboard, everyone’s favorite search-and-find game, is always available - just don’t forget to pick up your recycled prize!

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Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 8
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Water Music: Epic Journeys
Nov 13
Water Music: Epic Journeys

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concertsat the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

2025 Give to the Max Day!
Nov 20
2025 Give to the Max Day!

Support the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and give to the max on Thursday, November 20!

Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 20
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes
Nov 28
Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes

This installation features selected works from the Upper Mississippi River Plein Air artists. Teaching artists, Joshua Cunningham and Kar-Keat Chong present a small body of their work in MMAM’s new Waterbar Cafe + Provisions and the Plein Air teaching artists work is on display in the museum’s Oberton Education Room. 

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Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 2
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
Dec 6
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson

This mindfulness-based program focuses on exploring themes that support our health through creativity and play, inspired by MMAM galleries.

→ learn more.

Past Exhibition Programming

Featured
Grand Panorama Advancement
Oct 23
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Alexis Rockman: Making Oceanus
Oct 21
Alexis Rockman: Making Oceanus

Join us for a MMAM curator-led panel discussion exploring the making of Oceanus by contemporary artist Alexis Rockman. MMAM’s new Associate Curator of Climate and Clean Water, Kamala Nair, will join longtime curator Jon Swanson as they interview Rockman on the intersection of science and art in his work.

→ learn more.

Grand Panorama Advancement
Oct 14
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

A Nation Takes Place: Residency, Dameun Strange Performance
Oct 11
A Nation Takes Place: Residency, Dameun Strange Performance
MNEVO Meet-Up at MMAM
Oct 11
MNEVO Meet-Up at MMAM

Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on October 11 at 1pm for a social hour with the MN EV Owners group. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to meet other EV owners, learn more about owning an electric vehicle, or simply connect with the EV community. This event is free for the public and is followed by a free tour of the museum from 2-3pm. 

A Nation Takes Place: Residency, Dameun Strange Workshop
Oct 11
A Nation Takes Place: Residency, Dameun Strange Workshop
Off the Easel: Artwork Share-In and Social
Oct 5
Off the Easel: Artwork Share-In and Social

Join us for a celebratory close to an inspiring weekend of on-location art making! Artists, students, instructors, and art patrons are warmly invited to gather one final time to share the remarkable work created over the weekend.

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2025 For the Love of Water Gala
Oct 4
2025 For the Love of Water Gala

Returning for a fourth consecutive year, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s For The Love of Water Gala & Art Auction has evolved into the signature fall art event in Southeastern Minnesota. Our purpose is simple, to gather friends, family, fans and partners to celebrate and support the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and its mission - creating meaningful art experiences inspired by water.  

This year, our Gala returns to the shoreline of the Upper Mississippi River on the stunning six-acre riverside site of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

→ tickets.

Plein Air Demonstration: Jim Clark
Oct 4
Plein Air Demonstration: Jim Clark

Saturday, October 4 | 2:30 - 4:30p
Mertes Slough Landing, Fountain City, WI

Minnesota artist, Jim Clark will be doing a live demonstration of his work at Mertes Slough Landing, just over the bridge to Wisconsin. This demonstration is outdoors, free, and open to the public to watch or to paint along. 

→ learn more.

Plein Air Demonstration: Pam Luer
Oct 4
Plein Air Demonstration: Pam Luer

Saturday, October 4 | 12 - 2p
MMAM Gardens, Winona, MN

Plein air artist, Pam Luer, will be doing a live demonstration of her work in the gardens of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. This demonstration is outdoors, free, and open to the public to watch or to paint along. 

→ learn more.

Plein Air Demonstration: James Richards
Oct 4
Plein Air Demonstration: James Richards

Saturday, October 4 | 9 - 11a
Prairie Island Road N, Winona, MN

Winona’s own Urban Sketcher, Jim Richards, will be doing a live demonstration of his work down the road from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Participants may park at MMAM and walk the ¾ mile down Riverview Drive, or park along Prairie Island Road N. The demo will be at the intersection of the two roads. This demonstration is outdoors, free, and open to the public to watch or to paint along. 

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Plein Air Experience: Drink + Draw Meetup at Peter's Biergarten
Oct 3
Plein Air Experience: Drink + Draw Meetup at Peter's Biergarten

Friday, October 3 | 5 - 7p
Peter’s Biergarten, Winona, MN

Celebrate the energy of the Plein Air Experience with one of our favorite traditions! Join artists, participants, and workshop students for a relaxed evening of art, conversation, and community. Bring your sketchbook, grab a pint, and enjoy the creative energy that makes Plein Air Weekend so special. All are welcome!

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Plein Air Demonstration: Hannah Heyer
Oct 3
Plein Air Demonstration: Hannah Heyer

Friday, October 3 | 3-5p
Lake Park, Winona, MN

Plein air artist, Hannah Heyer, will be doing a live demonstration of her work at Winona’s Lake Park. Participants should plan to meet at the parking lot of the Winona Visitor’s Center at 3p. This demonstration is outdoors, free, and open to the public to watch or to paint along. 

→ learn more.

Plein Air Demonstration: Bob Upton
Oct 3
Plein Air Demonstration: Bob Upton

Friday, October 3 | 12:30 - 2:30p
Historic Wagon Bridge, Latsch Island, Winona, MN

Plein air artist, Bob Upton, will be doing a live demonstration of his painting at the Historic Wagon Bridge on Latsch Island. This demonstration is outdoors, free, and open to the public to watch or to paint along. 

→ learn more.

The Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025: Artist Demonstrations
Oct 3
The Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025: Artist Demonstrations

MMAM’s Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience: Boats, Bridges, and Backwaters will include artist demonstrations in plein air around the Winona area. Participating artists include Kar-Keat Chong, Joshua Cunningham, Bob Upton, Hannah C. Heyer, Pam Luer, James Richards, and Jim Clark. Stay tuned for locations and times!

→ learn more.

The Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025: Launch Event
Oct 2
The Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience 2025: Launch Event

Join us for the kickoff of MMAM’s Upper Mississippi Plein Air Experience: Boats, Bridges, and Backwaters at the Launch event! This evening will welcome plein air artists, students, teachers, and the public, with a social and a short presentation by teaching artists Joshua Cunningham and Kar-Keat Chong.

→ learn more.

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Thursday Night Series

[October - December 2025]

Featured
Water Music: Epic Journeys
Nov 13
Water Music: Epic Journeys

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concertsat the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Dec 11
Water Music: Christmas Concertos

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs
Dec 11
Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs

Level up your gift-giving with sustainable, beautiful wrapping techniques using everyday household items and natural materials! Learn furoshiki fabric wrapping, create stunning bows from twine and raffia, and discover how to turn brown paper bags and dried fruits into elegant presentations that are as memorable as the gifts inside.

→ learn more.

Past Thursday Night Events

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Workshops

[October - December 2025]

Featured
Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer
Oct 25
Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer

Join textile artist Shea for an immersive one-day workshop exploring the intersection of place, water, and textile arts. Participants will create a beautiful 6" x 6" textile map featuring the waterways of the Mississippi River near the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, using accessible stencil techniques that can be replicated at home.

→ learn more.

Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo
Nov 1
Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo

Join Minneapolis-based artist Nick Rindo for an all-inclusive introduction to Minnesota State Fair Crop Art. This workshop provides all the tools and knowledge required to submit your first entry in next year's State Fair. The session reviews current rules and categories while exploring the rich history of Minnesota crop art.

→ learn more.

Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)
Nov 15
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)

Join Winona-based ceramic artist Will Brzezinski for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll create your very own set of beautiful, functional ceramic cups—no pottery wheel required! This beginner-friendly experience opens the door to the ceramic arts through accessible hand-building techniques that anyone can master.

→ learn more.

Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing
Nov 22
Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing

Curious about wood carving? This relaxed, hands-on class is for you! You will be provided with an 8”x10” basswood board and tools to use for this day-long, relief carving experience. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you will learn to use three different gouges and the marks they can make as practice.

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Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/2)
Nov 29
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/2)

Join Winona-based ceramic artist Will Brzezinski for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll create your very own set of beautiful, functional ceramic cups—no pottery wheel required! This beginner-friendly experience opens the door to the ceramic arts through accessible hand-building techniques that anyone can master.

→ learn more.

Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs
Dec 11
Craft + Cocktail: Creative Gift Wrapping with Tove Wiggs

Level up your gift-giving with sustainable, beautiful wrapping techniques using everyday household items and natural materials! Learn furoshiki fabric wrapping, create stunning bows from twine and raffia, and discover how to turn brown paper bags and dried fruits into elegant presentations that are as memorable as the gifts inside.

→ learn more.

Past Workshops

Featured
Workshop: Painting the Day - Plein Air Oil Painting with Joshua Cunningham
Oct 3
Workshop: Painting the Day - Plein Air Oil Painting with Joshua Cunningham

Join plein air painter, Joshua Cunningham, for a special 2-day oil plein air painting workshop. Each day will be unique and subject to the time, place, and weather. In this workshop, participants will examine how some foundational principles of the prismatic palette can deepen the understanding of how light and air reveal the world, helping us see and share in the gift of each day.

→ Learn more + register.

[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Master the Basics - Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong
Oct 3
[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Master the Basics - Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong

Join Kar-Keat Chong, artist, architect, educator and worldly Urban Sketcher for his workshop “Master the Basics: Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong.” Designed to develop confidence and understand the dynamics of sketching on location. Come away with the skills and passion for life-long learning as you embark on your artistic expression through sketching.

→ Learn more + register.

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