You are invited to participate in the RWAA 60th Anniversary International Peace Crane Project
Volunteers at RWAA meet monthly to learn about the artwork of member artists and learn more about the world of art. In honor of RWAA's 60th Anniversary, the volunteers will do hands-on artwork of a very special nature.
The International Peace Crane is a very special origami design based on an ancient tradition. If someone seeks healing or a miracle and folds 1,000 peace cranes, the miracle will happen.
The goal for RWAA is to create 6,000 origami paper cranes. The strings of cranes will be hung in the Depot Gallery during the Paper Show in September/October.
Training conducted by retired RW art teacher Peg Hansen began at the January Volunteer Update meeting and continued at the February meeting. Instructions and materials are available at RWAA's Depot Gallery.
If you would like to be part of the project, call 651.388.7569 or email info@rwarts.org for more information. You are welcome to work on your own or join with RWAA volunteers.
RWAA Featured in Minnesota Arts Board Video about The Legacy Fund
You will see Red Wing Arts Association in this video. It's important for us to support the arts...they are vital to a good life.
Click the Facebook logo at left to visit our Facebook page and view the video.
New Members Elected to Board at Annual Meeting
At the Annual Meeting held January 19, 2012, four new members were elected to the Red Wing Arts Association board.
Fritz Anderson is a former businessman who retired to Red Wing. His wife, Jean, is a regular volunteer at the Gift Shop. Fritz helped with the move to Noah's Art and other volunteer projects.
Sandy Giles is a former board member and past president. She has been the RWAA volunteer coordinator for several years. Sandy displayed beautiful fabric art in the Holiday Boutique and makes inexpensive children's bead bracelets.
Peg Hansen is a retired RW art teacher. She helped start the Annual Student Art Show and brought student art for display. Peg is a Master Gardener and active on the Garden Tour committee.
Michael Way is a new resident of Red Wing. He has experience in event coordinating and planning for major art and sports organizations in New York City. Michael is the new priest at Christ Episcopal Church in Red Wing.
Presenting the Arts
The Red Wing Arts Association is the oldest arts association in Red Wing, originating in 1952 as an interactive arts educational program. We are committed to a focus on the strong support of, and being a catalyst for, an expanding and dynamic arts community Red Wing and the surrounding area.
Our support of the arts incorporates all forms of the fine, applied and performing arts at every level within our community. It is our belief that a personal engagement in the creative process, and active exchange of ideas, and a commitment to diversity in the arts are mainstays of our culture.
The RWAA proudly serves our community through artistic leadership, interactive education, and innovation programming. We are a volunteer,
non-profit organization that supports emerging, established, and enduring artists and serves as a catalyst for a strong, sustainable, and dynamic arts community.
Red Wing Arts Association Board
The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month.
Board President: Art Kenyon
Executive Committee: Art Kenyon, Curt Gruhl, Dr. Jack Alexander
Board Members: Fritz Anderson, Missi Blue, Sandy Giles, Peg Hansen, Jim Magnusson, Joan Norgaard, Jude Rooney,Michael Rudquist, Lenore Mavleos Spielman, and Michael WayResigned Board Member Emeritus: Marjorie Gray Vogel