MontiArts March 2025 Newsletter

Marching into Creativity!

We had an incredible Glow Fest this year! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, our amazing vendors, the Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Department, and—of course—everyone who came out to celebrate with us! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Check out the photos from this year’s event in this newsletter.

We’re already looking ahead to next year and are seeking volunteers and sponsors to help make Glow Fest 2026 even bigger and better. Want to be part of the magic? Let us know!

email: Arts@monticellomn.gov

Stay tuned for more exciting events and classes coming your way this spring!

Erica

Meet Me In The After Glow

Photo Credits above: Chris Lommel, Carter Towner, & Tim Witzmann

Thank you for helping capture our event!!

What a Lineup!

This year, we really knocked it out of the park (see what we did there?). We hope to bring all of these amazing artists back next year through grant funding, public involvement, and business sponsorships.

Interested in supporting the arts? Inquire at: arts@monticellomn.gov

MCC Mural Unveiling

A Huge Thank You to CMAB

Thanks to the Central Minnesota Arts Board for funding this beautiful mural! Aryn is adding the finishing touches to the animals this week and next, and we can’t wait to share the final result with you.

Join us for the mural unveiling on Friday, March 21, at 10 AM at the MCC. Come celebrate this stunning addition to our community!

The Artists Way is Back!

Feeling Stuck? Ready to Reignite Your Creativity?

Whether you’re looking to rediscover your creative spark or finally take the leap into artistic expression, this class is for you! Part art/therapy, part self-discovery, this course will guide you on a journey to unlock your inner artist or reignite your passion for creating.

Join the many Monticello residents who have taken—and even repeated—this course to find inspiration and break through creative blocks. Don’t miss your chance to start your journey!

Sign up now—spots fill fast!

https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM1MzYwMzc=

**You must register your address, even if you live outside Monticello, and complete email validation to confirm your registration. For help with registration email: arts@monticellomn.gov

Summer Youth Art Camps!

Drumming Circle- Indoor Winter Fun and Exercise

Drumming Circle – Every Third Sunday

We had a fantastic turnout for the last session, with lots of energy, excitement, and a great community vibe. It was the perfect way to warm up and make music together.

Join Shawn again this month on March 16 for another great session. We’d love to see you there!

Bring your own drum or email Shawn Gellert at shawngellert@yahoo.com to reserve one in advance.