cup north 2025
september 17 - october 11
reception, september 19th, 5-7 pm
Artist Talk by local potter, gallery committee chair, and show curator, Nick DeVries at 5:30
Cup North III features artwork by FORTY amazing artists from around Minnesota, Wisconsin, and one from the UK! Join us for a delightful evening of light refreshments, good company, and beautiful pottery as we gather to see and explore the MANY kinds of cups that can be made out of clay. From porcelain to stoneware, earthenware, and more — pots are then (usually) finished with glazes, slips, paints, overlays, textures, or stamps and fired one or two times. The techniques and materials vary widely and can make an endlessly interesting collection of cups, each one unique, each one functional and beautiful.
Join us for the opening reception and artist talk on Friday, September 19 to see the work, talk about pots with collectors and potters, maybe purchase a gift or two, or even add to your own collection.
8x8 Community Art exhibition, auction & Fundraiser
october 15 - november 8, 2025
reception and celebration: friday october 24th, 5-7 pm
The Annual 8x8 Community Art Exhibition, Online Auction, and Fundraiser for the Arts is The Crossing Arts’ largest exhibition and fundraiser of the year. With nearly 200 artists sharing their artwork and hundreds of community members visiting to see and bid on original works for art, this is an opportunity to share your work and get involved in The Crossing Arts community — as either an artist, an art appreciator, or BOTH!
Join us on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5-7pm for an evening of inspiration, refreshments, and community vibes as we celebrate the 2025 8x8 Art Community Exhibition Auction, and Fundraiser. The walls will be filled with incredible 8x8 artworks created by talented local artists—and yes, they’re all up for grabs.
This reception is free and open to the public, so grab a friend and enjoy a fun evening full of art!
Auction Timeline:
Bidding begins: Sunday, October 19th at 9am
Bidding closes: Sunday, October 26th at 5pm
Artwork on display October 15th - November 8th
Purchased / Won pieces can be retrieved from the gallery from Tuesday, October 27 - Saturday, November 8 unless shipping is selected and paid for online.
Kringle Market 2025
November 14 - December 27
Opening Reception, Friday, November 14, 5:00 - 7:00PM
Don’t miss The Crossing Arts’ annual Kringle Market, featuring handmade artwork, jewelry, and fine craft by dozens of local and regional makers. Find unique cards and gifts, charming holiday decor, and so much more!
The opening reception - all are welcome! - is Friday, November 19, from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Holiday Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 5pm, Saturdays, 10am - 4pm
Open Sunday, December 14, 10am - 4pm
Open Christmas Eve: 10am - 3pm
Closed Christmas Day
Open Friday and Saturday, December 26-27, 10am - 3pm.
Closed for Winter Break Sunday, December 28 - Monday, January 5, 2026
Closed to reset for the New Year Tuesday & Wednesday, January 6-7, 2026
REOPEN IN THE NEW YEAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 10AM.
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Transcripts of our exhibition video interviews can be found here
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