Clarkfield State Bank of Art

05/09/2026

MPR was covering the grand opening of the Yes! House in Granite Falls and heard about us in Clarkfield- we had a visit with Alex. Check out what she had to say about The Clarkfield State Bank of Art!

Small Minnesota towns are seeing big returns on their investments into the arts. This story on arts in southwest Minnesota is the first part in an MPR News series on how art shapes rural economies.

05/09/2026

Yesterday we were featured on MPR’s “All things Considered” and had a little blurb about our event here at the bank last night! You can click in and listen to it below!

Opera’s saddest clown, “Hollywood in the ceramics world,” Asian Phoenix Fest and a bank of art — find out more in this week’s MN Shortlist.

03/26/2026

We had a great time hosting the abstract painting workshop lead by artist Zak Jahn. Here are some photos from the event!

03/01/2026

*UPDATE* This session is full!

Join us on Saturday March 21st from 1-3 PM for an abstract painting class taught by the one and only Zak Jahn! No experience necessary - We supply the 16x20 canvas and paints, you leave with a self made masterpiece! Class limited to 12 participants.

11/15/2025

Join us tonight for Paul Kimmer’s Artist Open Stage Night! Starts at 7 PM!

11/06/2025

Join us on November 15th from 7-9 PM to celebrate Paul Kimmer! We will have a Q & A for Paul during this time and music to follow.

06/06/2025

TONIGHT! Celebrate local artist Janel Guertin with us from 6-8 pm!
Catch the Postcards episode featuring Janel, plus a live Q&A on her creative process
Open Mic to follow... will you take the stage?
Doors open at 6 pm - see you there!

04/20/2025

Wandermore in Minnesota met with us on Wednesday- go check out his project! He got some great shots of the bank too!