Current exhibitions
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.
Artist Talk and Reception will take place Friday, September 18th, 2026, at 5-7 pm
Cup North IV features 30 potters from the region: Amy VonBargen, Anthony Huonder, Brendan Kelley & Lily Hammer, Catie Miller, Dan Devine, Derek Gladen, Desi Murphy, Ernest Miller, Jacob Meer, Janel Jacobson, JD Jorgenson, Joe Singewald, Karin Kraemer, Katie & Andrew Webster, Kelsey Anderson, Laura Kotsmith, Leigh Bauer, Lindi Holliday, Luke Krisak, Marie Brown, Megan Jorgenson, Molly Rivera, Nick DeVries, Rachel Vitko, Rachelle Miller, Ryan Myers, Sally Aadland, Sandra Shaughnessy, Sarah Dudgeon, and Will Swanson
upcoming 2026 exhibitions
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.
Auction Opens Sunday October 18th 10 AM and will close Sunday October 25th at 5 pm. Canvases need to be picked up between October 27th-November 7th.
Crossing Arts features holiday decor and gift-able, handmade art and fine craft in our gift shop each holiday season. We call this Kringle Market. The months of November and December are our busiest in terms of sales, so artists are encouraged to keep their stock levels monitored. We find that items under $50 are our biggest sellers.
upcoming 2027 exhibitions
The Crossing Arts Alliance is proud to present The Cat's Meow, a juried exhibition celebrating feline-inspired art that pays tribute to both wild and domestic cats. Featuring artwork inspired by magnificent big cats such as tigers, lions, panthers and cougars, as well as our beloved house cat companions, this exhibition explores our enduring fascination with these remarkable creatures. Showcasing work in a wide variety of mediums, The Cat's Meow invites artists to capture the spirit, character, beauty, and allure of felines, making them the central focus of each piece.
The Cat's Meow will be on display at The Crossing Arts Alliance in downtown Brainerd, MN from January 12 - February 20, 2027.
Submission Deadline: December 18th, 2026
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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