MontiArts Newsletter November 2025

Well… that was a show, wasn’t it? Fall showed off this year like it was auditioning for a gallery wall — oranges, yellows, reds and every maple acting like it owns the place. A full-on painter’s palette falling from the sky.

And while the leaves were busy making everything gorgeous, we’ve been busy too — because there are some truly great things coming up at

MontiArts. Workshops, public art projects, winter studio nights — it’s going to be a fun season.

And here’s the honest truth: we absolutely could not do any of this without you — our community. Your participation, your cheering, your curiosity, your donations, your kids, your parents, your questions, your “I wanna try that!” energy — you’re the reason this works.

So grab a cozy drink, settle in, and see what’s next.

Lots to be excited about — read on!

Stay Inspired, Stay Connected -Erica

Book Release Party with Kelly Foster-Lundquist!

We’re excited. Elated. Overjoyed. (Did we mention excited?)

Local author Kelly Foster Lundquist has released her brand-new book, Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage, and we’re throwing a party with her to celebrate! She’s been in The Times of London, People Magazine, The Star Tribune, and on a few news channels this week and now she’ll be with us!

See the details below and join us for an evening of stories, conversation,

and community.

Mosaic Workshops

Free Public Workshops!

Learn mosaic techniques while helping create a large public art seating project right here in Monticello! Everyone’s welcome — no experience needed. Email Sue for details or to sign up and be part of the fun!

Don’t be scared- we don’t bite! If you love art or just want to help create some super-cool public art pieces, come join us!

Holiday Art Sale Applications

Holiday Art Sale & Shop — Artist Call!

We’re getting ready to deck the halls (and the walls!) for our annual Holiday Art Sale & Shop, and we’re now accepting artist applications!

If you’re a local maker, crafter, or artist who’d like to sell your work at this festive community event, we’d love to have you. It’s a wonderful way to share your creativity and connect with shoppers looking for unique, handmade gifts.

New Local Art

Have you seen your newest Public Art Mural? Check it out!

Big Thanks to Chris Lommel with Lommel Photography for the amazing image and , of course, to our artist- Shawn McCann!

More Exciting Classes from Artist Megan Larson!

Block Printing Series

Welcome to the world of block printing! This series of classes will help you expand your knowledge and experience of block printing. Using rubber carving blocks we will create a variety of images and print them on both paper and fabric. You will learn to make multicolor prints and how to use your blocks to print beautiful, washable patterns on fabric. Students are encouraged but not required to bring in their own ideas, photos and patterns to work from. All materials and tools are provided, but if you have your own carving tools or items you would like to print on (stationery, t-shirts, etc) please feel free to bring them to class!

https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog

Check out the link to view each class individually and to sign up!