Current exhibition
Beckoned by Nature brings together the work of photographer Erika Powers and ceramicist Derek Gladen in a thoughtful, visually rich exploration of humanity’s enduring relationship with the natural world.
Powers offers a contemplative series of black‑and‑white photographs printed on canvas (11×14), paired with a new collection of framed color prints (16×20) designed for flexible installation. Her images invite viewers into quiet moments of observation, revealing the subtle ways people perceive, interpret, and find meaning in the landscapes around them.
In dialogue with these photographs, Gladen’s wheel‑thrown porcelain vessels highlight the expressive potential of form and surface. His signature chattering technique and sgraffito‑carved leaf motifs introduce rhythmic texture and spontaneity, animating the smooth silhouettes of his pots. Vivid glazes in blues and greens play against the luminous white of porcelain and the deep blacks of incised patterning, echoing the organic themes present in Powers’ work.
The exhibition culminates in a closing reception on Friday, March 27th, offering an opportunity to experience this dynamic pairing of photography and ceramics in person. Join us from 5-7pm for beverages and snacks at this free reception for all to attend.
Thanks to First Western Bank of Nisswa for sponsoring this exhibition!
upcoming 2026 exhibitions
CALL FOR art - young at art 2026
Do you have a young artist at home who loves to create? Then we want to showcase their talent!
Our annual Young at Art exhibit is coming up, and we’re inviting families to submit artwork created by K–12 students in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Submit your child’s artwork by Tuesday, March 31 and let’s celebrate the imagination and talent of the amazing kids in our community!
The Young at Art exhibit will be on display April 7–18.
Submit your child’s artwork here
The Crossing Arts Alliance Member Salon 2026
The Crossing Arts Alliance is honored to present the Member Salon of 2026, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of our current members. Inspired by the historic tradition of salon-style displays, this showcase will fill our gallery walls with an eclectic array of artworks hung side by side, inviting viewers into a dynamic and communal viewing experience.
Featuring a wide range of styles, mediums, and subject matter, the exhibition reflects the diversity and richness of artistic expression within our community. By bringing together artists and audiences in a shared space, the Member Salon fosters dialogue, sparks new ideas, and evokes meaningful emotional responses.
Call for Entries
Participation in the Member Salon is open exclusively to current members of The Crossing Arts Alliance. Interested artists are invited to apply to be part of this exhibition. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work among peers and to engage with the public in a celebration of creativity and community.
The Member Salon highlights not only the individual voices of our artists but also the collective spirit of The Crossing Arts Alliance - an organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the arts in our region.
Apply to be a part of our Member Salon Here
Sorrow and Sinew traces the fragile tension of being held together in moments of grief, moving through themes of breath, loss, community, home, and decay. Local artist Molly Mae offers a series of works that sit in the quiet space between unraveling and endurance, inviting viewers to consider what binds us - gently or unwillingly - through sorrow.
This exhibition runs June 2 – July 4, offering a month-long immersion into Molly Mae’s textured, corporeal visual language. Please join us for an artist talk and reception on Friday, June 5 from 5–7pm. This will be an opportunity to hear directly from the artist about the stories, materials, and emotional landscapes that shape the work.
Learn more about the artist, Molly Mae, on her website.
In “Reflections of Reality”, created by Minnesotan artist, Roger Dullinger, viewers are invited to experience the natural world through a lens of meticulous realism and heartfelt observation. This collection of original oil paintings captures landscapes, rural settings, birds, animals, and botanicals with a striking clarity that honors both the grandeur and intimacy of nature.
Rooted in Minnesota’s diverse scenery - its lakes, forests, and farmlands - the works are inspired by reference photographs taken during the artist’s explorations close to home. Complementing these are pieces born from travels out west, where vast horizons and rugged terrain provide a dramatic counterpoint to the quiet beauty of the Midwest.
“Reflections of Reality” is more than a showcase of technique - it is a meditation on presence, place, and the enduring beauty found in everyday encounters with nature.
Please join us for an artist talk and reception, Friday, August 14th from 5-7pm.
Learn more about the artist, Roger Dullinger, and see more of his work on his website.
Cup North is an invitational exhibition celebrating the artistry and imagination of potters from across the Midwest. Now in its fourth year, Cup North IV will showcase an eclectic mix of cups and mugs - playful, refined, bold, and beautifully unexpected. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or looking to expand your own collection, this exhibition offers one‑of‑a‑kind pieces that highlight the vibrant talent of our regional ceramic community.
Details about the artist talk, reception, and participating potters will be announced soon as we get ready to share their work and stories.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝘅𝟴 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, and we’re so grateful to every artist who contributes and every bidder who helps make this event a success.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮:
After school classes for high school and middle school students.
After school and summer camps for elementary students.
Free classes at local libraries to share the joy of creation with more and more people in our area.
Workshops with local and visiting artists.
Gallery exhibitions, artist talks, a gift shop full of handmade and other unique gifts, and so much more.
More details about when canvases become available and dates for bidding coming soon!
past exhibitions
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Transcripts of our exhibition video interviews can be found here
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