October 2019
Barnabas 22 opens Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 20, in the Reif Gallery. The opening reception takes place on Oct. 22 from 5 – 7 p.m., and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
“Barnabas 22” is a project that aims to shed light on the statistic from the Veterans Administration that each day 22 veterans are lost to suicide. The project was begun by Corwin in 2018, and the main focus of the project is an art exhibit of 22 chalk pastel portraits of service dogs and emotional support animals. Each dog is an important part of the life of a military veteran and an essential part of their wellbeing. The stories of these veterans and their devoted battle buddies shows the important difference that a service animal can make in preventing suicide and promoting healing.
Mary Myers Corwin has been an Artist in Residence with the City of Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission’s residency program in Old Central School since 2016 when she retired from her job of more than 20 years as support staff for the Grand Rapids, MN Police Department.
Purchase TicketsNovember 2019
Arts, crafts, homemade goods, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more for those who do not participate in the Minnesota deer hunting season and are looking to get a jump-start on holiday shopping.
Tickets are not needed for this FREE event!
November 2020
Kick-off your holiday shopping with this FREE event!
Due to COVID-19, specific safety measures are in place:
One-way walking traffic inside the Reif
Limited capacity allowed inside the Reif throughout the event
Masks required
Physical distancing required
No food or drink allowed
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Are you a crafter or a vendor interested in participating? Contact rusticwillowcharm@gmail.com for details and a registration form.
December 2020
Jolly Ol' St. Nick is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the Reif Center! Since he's playing it safe this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has agreed to meet virtually with local kids before he double checks his list.
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August 2021
Be our guest! Dress up like your favorite princess or prince and enjoy a spot of tea with other community royalty! Get your picture taken with Cinderella’s carriage and take the royal tour of the Reif Education Palace (stages/studios). Open to royalty of all ages. You do not have to be a participant of Reif Education to celebrate. Guests encouraged!
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December 2022
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The Reif invites you to visit Santa’s Village on Sunday, December 4! This is a special event where kids can “shop” with a little assistance from Santa’s Helpers as well as partake in a variety of other activities.
Kid’s Shoppe: Each ticketed child will pick out one special gift for a loved one with assistance from one of The Reif’s Elves (no parents allowed in the shoppe 😉). All gifts are wrapped on site to keep their surprise a secret. While the parents are waiting, they can have coffee and cookies in the lobby.
Visit with Santa: Photo Opportunity! Santa will be there for priceless pictures and will also be ready to hear all those Christmas wishes!
Crafts: Using the Santa visit photo taken on site, kid’s can create a keepsake in the craft area for a special take-home gift.
Snacks: Each participant will get cookies and lemonade at our snack bar (additional snack and beverage items also available for purchase).
Tour Reif Stage: Kids can come inside the Wilcox Auditorium for a special tour of our Reif Dance Nutcracker set and stage design.
Each child admission fee includes the following:
- Pick out one (1) gift in our gift shop to give to a loved one (additional gifts available day of event for $5 each)
- Visit w/Santa
- Create a keepsake in crafts area
- Cookie/Lemonade at snack bar
- Tour of Nutcracker scene
Santa’s Village is a fundraising event that benefits youth arts programming at The Reif (dance, theater, music, filmmaking, and school field trips to live arts events).
Businesses and individuals that wish to contribute can consider the following:
• Donate new/gently used items for the Kid’s Shoppe (these are items kid’s will select and give to their parents...ideas include coffee mugs, prints, gift certificates, etc.); all proceeds directly benefit our Reif Education Fund which provides scholarships, reduced fee tickets, and helps cover expenses related to event programming
• Donate directly to our Reif Education Fund (go to reifcenter.org/donate and select “Reif Education Fund”
Questions contact: Reif Box Office at 218-327-5780
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
January 2023
Itasca Life Options | Painting + Sculpture opens Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 25, in the Reif Gallery. The opening reception takes place on Jan. 19 from 11am – 12pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
Itasca Life Options | Painting + Sculpture |Grand Rapids, MN
This colorful and playful exhibition will feature leaf paintings and public art sculptures created by Itasca Life Options (ILO) artists in collaboration with Aaron Squadroni and David Browne. An organization dedicated to empowering and providing opportunities to people of all abilities, ILO supports artists with developmental and physical disabilities by providing art materials and classes and coordinating exhibition opportunities. Squadroni is a local designer and artist who spends his days exploring the landscape of the region and creating art about the places he encounters. Browne has been creating art for over 40 years, his process-driven approach combines both traditional and non-traditional media and materials through his work in weaving, painting, and sculpture.
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
March 2023
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
October 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
BUY EARLY AND SAVE!
Don’t wait until the day of the show. Get your tickets early and save $5 per ticket.
DISCOUNTS:
Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on eligible shows) or call 218-327-5780 to secure groups.
The Reif Film Festival is a celebration of talented filmmakers from Northern Minnesota and the surrounding region. The festival will feature original works in the form of both short films and feature length films of all genres. Buy a pass for Saturday only, Sunday only, or save when you buy a two-day pass. Specific titles/ratings will be added as they are secured. Please check back for the latest updates.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- 1:00pm-3:00pm: A WINTER LOVE
- 3:00pm-5:00pm, Shorts Block (Reif Students)
- 5:00pm-7:00pm: THE PARISH OF THE PINES
- 7:00pm-8:30pm: THE DIM
- 9:00pm-10:00pm, Reception @ Klockow Brewery
- 10:00pm-12:00am, Horror Shorts @ Klockow Brewery
Sunday, October 8, 2023
- 11:00am-1:00pm: MINNESOTA MEAN
- 1:00pm-3:00pm, Shorts Block
- 3:15pm-4:45pm: BOUGH BROTHERS
- 5:00pm, Awards Show
AWARDS:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Reif Student Film
- Fan Favorite
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
BUY EARLY AND SAVE!
Don’t wait until the day of the show. Get your tickets early and save $5 per ticket.
DISCOUNTS:
Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on eligible shows) or call 218-327-5780 to secure groups.
The Reif Film Festival is a celebration of talented filmmakers from Northern Minnesota and the surrounding region. The festival will feature original works in the form of both short films and feature length films of all genres. Buy a pass for Saturday only, Sunday only, or save when you buy a two-day pass. Specific titles/ratings will be added as they are secured. Please check back for the latest updates.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- 1:00pm-3:00pm: A WINTER LOVE
- 3:00pm-5:00pm, Shorts Block (Reif Students)
- 5:00pm-7:00pm: THE PARISH OF THE PINES
- 7:00pm-8:30pm: THE DIM
- 9:00pm-10:00pm, Reception @ Klockow Brewery
- 10:00pm-12:00am, Horror Shorts @ Klockow Brewery
Sunday, October 8, 2023
- 11:00am-1:00pm: MINNESOTA MEAN
- 1:00pm-3:00pm, Shorts Block
- 3:15pm-4:45pm: BOUGH BROTHERS
- 5:00pm, Awards Show
AWARDS:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Reif Student Film
- Fan Favorite
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
June 2024
Regional Printmakers | Printmaking opens May 13 and runs through July 5, in the Reif Gallery. The opening reception takes place on June 7 from 4pm – 5pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
Regional Printmakers | Printmaking | Belle Hulne, Monica Ihrke, Glenna Olson, Deb Page
This exhibition explores the medium of relief printmaking from the perspective of four different artists. Well-known local artists Deb Page and Glenna Olson will be joined by two regional artists who haven’t previously exhibited in the area – Monica Ihrke (Duluth, MN) and Belle Hulne (Minneapolis, MN).
Belle Hulne is a practicing printmaker who currently creates her art in the Twin Cities. She was taught the art of relief, intaglio, and screenprinting processes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she graduated with a BFA in 2020. Belle carves highly rendered observations of critical environments, capturing the exact moment in time she was present to experience the space.
Monica Ihrke Monica Ihrke grew up in California and received her BA in Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz where she studied printmaking and her MS in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato where her studies integrated reflective practice, art, and connection. She currently resides in Duluth, MN.
Glenna Olson is a relief printmaker from Cohasset, MN, who was born and raised in rural Hutchinson. After graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, Glenna enjoyed a career as a high school art educator for over 30 years. Glenna’s body of work includes both woodcuts and linocuts and employs one of three methods to incorporate color into her prints: hand water coloring, multi-block printing, and reduction block.
Deborah Page is an artist living in the rural Grand Rapids area. She was co-owner of the custom frame shop Frame Up for over 35 years. Deb works primarily in relief printmaking and pastel painting.
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
September 2024
Garden Art | Mixed Media opens July 15 and runs through Sept. 6, in the Reif Gallery. The closing reception takes place on Friday, September 6 from 4 – 5:30 pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
Garden Art | Mixed Media
This exhibition will present a collection of artworks that draw inspiration from the garden. Any artist working in a two-dimensional medium is invited to submit one theme-appropriate piece, making the resulting exhibition a celebration of our regional creative community.
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
October 2024
Loon Country Quilters| Fiber Art opens Sept. 16 and runs through Nov. 1, in the Reif Gallery. The opening reception takes place on October 4 from 4pm – 5pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
Loon Country Quilters| Fiber Art
Loon Country Quilters was formed in 1983 by several area women interested in quilting. Their legacy lives on in the current group of enthusiastic quilters. They envision this exhibition including a variety of techniques and styles to show the community how artistic quilting can be. LCQ hopes to encourage others to join them if they want to learn the art of quilting.
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.