CAB is proud to sponsor trumpeter Ava Redmond, a member of the 2023 Kids From Wisconsin cast. They’ll be performing Friday, July 28, at the Melvin Wall Amphitheater at UWRF from 7-9pm. The performance is free.

As part of River Falls Days, Marg Downing will lead a walking arts tour at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. beginning at City Hall Plaza, 215 W. Maple St.

The two Music in the Park concerts scheduled for City Hall Plaza (Joyann Parker on July 27 and Charlie Parr on August 24) will now be held at The Garage Bikes + Brews, at 109 W Cedar St., a couple of blocks away from City Hall. All other Music in the Park concerts will be at our usual Veterans Park location.

This weaving series is designed to introduce or strengthen basic weaving skills. Participants will learn to use everyday materials so they can keep weaving without specialized equipment even after our time together is through! Materials are provided.

The City of River Falls, WI is accepting proposals from artists or teams of artists who would like to be considered for a free-standing exterior installation located at the City’s historic Glen Park, 355 West Park Street. The artist(s) will design, fabricate, and install the artwork within Glen Park.

Applications are open through June 20 for Rural Regenerative Fellowships. The fellowship offers a comprehensive two-year program that connects rural artists, makers, culture bearers and organizers across the Midwest, sharing opportunities for peer learning and exchange. Each fellow will also receive a $10,000 unrestricted stipend in support of their work. For more information, visit Springboard for the Arts.

Music in the Park returns to River Falls on June 1. Concerts will be every Thursday evening through August (except July 13). Read about it in the River Falls Journal and visit the Music in the Park page for details.

Due to the potential for bad weather, the April Meet the Artists Event is cancelled.

Art on the Kinni still has space for more artists. The deadline is May 1.

If you want to sell some of your art, consider renting a space at Art on the Kinni. If this is your first time, you might feel better sharing a booth with an artist friend. There aren’t many art fairs with a less expensive booth fee. If you do share a booth, both artists must send in pictures of the items they plan to sell for approval because it is a juried art fair.

To apply for a spot, visit the AOK application page.

Explore the wonders of watercolor painting and learn the fundamental techniques of this exciting medium. This is a beginning-to-intermediate class intended to introduce students to the medium while also presenting advanced techniques.

Art’s House is looking for 2D, 3D, and jewelry artists to display at the gallery during the March–October time period (different artists each month). If you have art you’d like to display, contact chair@riverfallscab.org.

CAB is now accepting applications for Art on the Kinni 2023. Visit the Art on the Kinni page to apply.

Art’s House will be closed until February 2. Happy New Year and see you then!

CAB will be purchasing a park bench to be located along the Heritage Park White Kinnickinnic Pathway in honor of Dick and Sue Beckham. The bench will have a plaque with their names and involvement in CAB and Art on the Kinni. Thank you to CAB members for their generous donations to remember the Beckhams.

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Dick Beckham last week at the age of 85. Dick was a past president of CAB, coordinated Barn Dances, and helped with Art on the Kinni where, among other things, he and his wife, Sue, kept artists fully caffeinated by delivering coffee to their booths.

Art’s House’s Saturday hours will change in December to 11am–3pm. Thursday and Friday hours will remain 2–6pm.

CAB will host three decoration-making sessions at Art’s House, Riverwalk Square 127 N. Main Street, River Falls, this winter. The sessions are designed for children approximately ages 8 to 10 years old. Space will be limited to 8 children per session so sign up now!

Congratulations to the 2022 Art on the Kinni prize winners:

• Best in Show - Brian Keeler

• Second place - Dante Germain

• Honorable mention - Steve Miller

• Honorable mention - Anita Otteson

Learn to Create Fabulous Wrapped Wire Jewelry

Jill Fritz will teach two beginning-to-intermediate classes on creating wrapped wire jewelry on October 1 and 15.

Explore the wonders of watercolor and learn the fundamental techniques of this exciting medium in this three-session class at Art’s House.