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PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Lend Me Your Hand|| Art Exhibition

DATES September – October 2023 GALLERY LOCATION Gallery C, Lower Level Monday – Thursday 10am-9pm Saturday 10am-4pm Always Free to Attend. Always Inspiring. Meet the artist during the Downtown Art Crawl on Friday, October 20 from 4-6 PM with an brief art talk beginning at 5:15 PM. See the entire collection on display by downloading

Announcing the Paramount’s New Executive Director

The Paramount Center for the Arts (St. Cloud, MN) announces the appointment of Gretchen Boulka as its new Executive Director. Following a rigorous national search and interview process, the Paramount Board of Directors recognizes Gretchen’s expertise and passion, and her skills will undoubtedly contribute to the continued advancement of the historic organization’s mission. Gretchen begins

A Closer Look || Art Exhibition

DATES August – September 2023 Visit with the artist on Friday, August 18 from 4-8 PM during the Downtown Art Crawl. GALLERY LOCATION Historic Lobby, Main Floor Mon – Fri || 10am – 5pm Always Free to Attend. Always Inspiring. Exhibition Description: Artist Statement So often life can be so large and we can barely

RAW || Art Exhibition

DATES August 2023 Visit with the artist on Friday, August 18 from 4-8 PM (brief artist talk at 5:30 PM) during the Downtown Art Crawl. Receptions are open to the public. Light refreshments provided. On the 18th, the Paramount will also be featuring live art demonstrations and a second art reception in the Historic Lobby.

Diachronic || Art Exhibition

DATES July 2023 Visit with the artist on Friday, July 7 from 5-7 PM. Receptions are open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Download Meyer’s catalog of artwork on display at the Paramount (PDF). GALLERY LOCATION Gallery Saint Germain, Main Floor Mon – Fri || 10am – 5pm and Sat || 10am – 2pm Always

2023 August Art Crawl || Art Exhibitions

DATES Friday from 4-8 PM August 18, 2023 The newly formed Downtown Alliance is continuing the tradition of the Downtown Council by coordinating annual art crawls – supported by business owners and volunteers. Each year, the downtown comes alive with additional opportunities to connect to local and regional artists interested in selling their work and

The Art of Rural || Art Exhibition

Two Talented Artists: One Exhibition DATES June – July 2023 Receptions are open to the public. A downloadable copy of exhibition’s art catalog (coming soon!). GALLERY LOCATION Historic Lobby, Main Floor Mon – Fri || 10am – 5pm Always Free to Attend. Always Inspiring. Exhibition Description This exhibition features the work of two artists –

Women of the World: Our Common Thread || Special Art Exhibition – Virtual

DATES This special exhibit was open to the public in June 2023 and is now available online. Video of the Virtual Exhibition (link) Exhibition Description: Women of the World: Our common thread is a specially curated art exhibit featuring wearable art honoring the dynamic women living in Central Minnesota that bridge cultures domestically and abroad.

Meet The Artist -Dede Leither

Paint Artist  Painting, for me, is the choreography of ideas, perceptions, skills and curiosity. While I work predominantly in oils, I am fickle and often mix my media using decoupage, patterned paper and metallic acrylics. Plein-air is a direct and all-consuming mode of work. It is the springboard of the majority of my paintings. However,

Self Guided Tour || Art Exhibitions & Studios

Welcome to the Paramount Center for the Arts Visit the Galleries and Visual Arts Classroom – self guided tour. Built in 1921, the Paramount serves the community of Central Minnesota and beyond. Within the facility you will view an 800-seat theatre, extensive art studios, classrooms, multiple exhibition spaces, and a gift shop!   Thank you for