Current Events

Opening Reception: Clear as Mud

July 30, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Opening Reception: Clear as Mud

Join us this Thursday, July 30, 6-8 PM, for the opening reception of Clear as Mud by artists Annie Lee-Zimerle and Brian Zimerle.

Enjoy light refreshments while meeting the artists and explore the inspiration behind this joint exhibition.

Clear as Mud explores themes of home, memory, identity, and the American Dream through painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Together, Annie and Brian use familiar materials and personal stories to create artwork that encourages viewers to think about the people, places, and experiences that shape who we are.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Sensory Friendly Sunday

August 2, 2026 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Sunday

First Sunday of the month from 11 AM – 2 PM

We embrace the unique qualities of all who walk through our doors and appreciate that many visitors need to explore the Museum in different ways. For individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we offer Sensory Friendly Sunday on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. At each event, loud gallery sounds and strong scents are avoided, and Art Explorer Bags are available for check-out at the front desk.

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The Current’s Happy Hour: tofusmell

August 6, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Current’s Happy Hour: tofusmell

The Current is bringing music and fun to Plains Art Museum.

You’re invited to join us at Plains Art Museum for an evening of music and fun. Nilufer Arsala from The Current will provide the soundtrack before tofusmell performs a live set.

Also . . .

  • Food by Field and Fork Bistro available for purchase
  • Make your own mini screen print
  • Cash bar

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The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.

The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.

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Exhibition Tour: Color Improvisations 3

August 13, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Exhibition Tour: Color Improvisations 3

Discover the history of textile work and how it influenced contemporary quiltmakers in this curatorial team-led tour.

This tour will require attendees to stand and walk on concrete floors for 45 minutes. Mobility aids are welcomed and encouraged. Please reach out to visitorservices@plainsart.org with any questions or concerns regarding this program.

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Littles Art Day

August 15, 2026 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Littles Art Day

We invite you and your littles to attend an art-filled morning of dance, music, story time, visual arts, and drama exploration. Designed for children ages 5 years and younger, you will choose your own art adventure and move at the pace that works for you. For the youngest visitors, we are providing a baby play space. Older siblings and family members are welcome to participate!

Thank you to our partners for their commitment to introducing art at a young age. This is only made possible with the dedication of Theatre NDSU, Fargo Public Library, ND Academy of Dance, Selah Music Studio, and Anne Carlsen Center.

Free

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Sensory Friendly Sunday

September 6, 2026 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Sunday

First Sunday of the month from 11 AM – 2 PM

We embrace the unique qualities of all who walk through our doors and appreciate that many visitors need to explore the Museum in different ways. For individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we offer Sensory Friendly Sunday on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. At each event, loud gallery sounds and strong scents are avoided, and Art Explorer Bags are available for check-out at the front desk.

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Ongoing Exhibitions

Convergence:

Convergence:
Hope, Love, Resilience, Rest, Community

This installation was created specifically for the atrium at Plains Art Museum as part of the exhibition Convergence: Health & Creativity. Inspired by Labovitz’s research on the psychological benefits of art, this piece celebrates the connection between art and well-being.

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S.P.A.C.E. 2024-2026

S.P.A.C.E. 2024-2026

The S.P.A.C.E. (Sculpture Pad Art Collaborative Experiment) project is a public art initiative led by Plains Art Museum in collaboration with NDSU, MSUM, and Concordia College. Sculptures are displayed for two years.

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No Time For Despair

No Time For Despair

To say that right now is the ideal time to make art that speaks directly to the people about social justice is an understatement. Because the very nature of art is to undertake or assume the role of a healer by shading light on the human condition.

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Bee in Flight

Bee in Flight

Community artist and school art teacher MeLissa Kossick, who guides youth classes at the Museum on art, gardens, and pollinators, has created an enchanting mosaic design in the Creativity Pathway in the Serkland Gallery called Bee in Flight.

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Fragile Preservation

Fragile Preservation
A Tallgrass Community

While the Tallgrass Prairie is a community made up of a great diversity of species, Fragile Preservation represents a selection of them.

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