SAturday, OCTOBER 3 | 1p - 2p
Location: The ARC, 255 Main St, Winona, MN 55987
Tickets: Free [space is limited and tickets are required]
Free, thanks to a partnership with the Friends of the Winona Public Library. Artist talk tickets do not include MMAM gallery admission.
Join artist, author, and illustrator Geo Rutherford for a lively, one-hour talk offsite at The ARC. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Winona Public Library as part of their author talk series, this special program invites guests to hear directly from Rutherford as she shares the strange, fascinating, and sometimes eerie stories behind her bestselling Spooky Lakes and forthcoming Spooky Rivers, blending science, folklore, and environmental insight.
Prior to the talk, ticket holders are invited to a private book signing at The ARC for an opportunity to meet the artist, have books signed, and take home a piece of the stories that have captivated millions. Both books will be available for purchase.
Make sure to also visit Rutherford’s exhibition Geo Rutherford: Spooky Waters of the World at MMAM, and see the original illustrations from the books!
Can’t attend the book signing at The ARC? No problem! There are two other opportunities over the Fall New Look Weekend to meet the artist!
Join artist, author, and illustrator Geo Rutherford for a lively, one-hour talk inside the exhibition, Spooky Waters of the World. Presented in partnership with the Winona Public Library.
This event is part of the Fall New Look Weekend, October 2 - 4, 2026. Celebrate a season of mystery, transformation, and creativity with a full weekend of programing featuring three exhibiting artists including, Andy DuCett (Home(town)), Geo Rutherford (Spooky Waters of the World), and Barbara McIlrath (LandSkyWater).
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SUPPORT COMES FROM:
Support for Geo Rutherford: Spooky Waters of the World comes from the lead sponsor, the Sanborn Canoe Co., the media partner, Minnesota Public Radio, and the presenting partner, the Red Balloon Bookshop. Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet is published by Abrams Books for Young Readers.
MMAM acknowledges sustaining support from generous contributions from foundations, corporations, individuals, members and volunteers, including ongoing support from our Board of Directors, the Elizabeth Callender King Foundation, the Morgan Family Foundation, the Minnesota State Art Board, and MMAM’s New Look Weekend lodging partner, Hotel 44 North.
