Fifty years later, there are two buildings that host classes, productions and exhibits. Today, visual artists, actors, directors and technicians, dancers and choreographers, writers and musicians can produce, exhibit and sell their work. Teachers and students of all skill levels explore the unlimited potential of art to transform life. Administrators, advocates and art entrepreneurs work with local businesses and government to promote more art in schools, in neighborhoods and in surrounding communities. Audiences of all ages gather to appreciate the great work of this non-profit community based arts organization. Please join us in the adventure.
The Guild's Center for the Arts
and Theater are both
wheelchair accessible.
American sign language interpreters
may be provided for appropriate
theater shows. A minimum of 14 days
advance notice is required.
Large Print programs are
available with advance notice
of at least 14 days.
Northfield Arts Guild - 304 Division Street - Northfield, MN 55057 - (507) 645-8877 - contact us
Staff
- Ann Mosey, Executive Director
- Laura Schenck, Office Manager
- Mary Warner, Education Coordinator
- Lilla Johnson, Gallery Coordinator
- Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha, Theater Program Coordinator
- Staff, Shop Manager
- Emily Haskell, Shop & Office Assistant
- Tim Peterson, Theater Technical Coordinator
- Kathy Bjerke, Accountant
Board of Directors
- Ken Ewald, President
- Sian Muir, Vice President
- Virginia Lorang, Treasurer
- Rafael Estrella, Secretary
- Richard Collman
- Kate Flory
- Anna Lisa Rustad
Ken is a 32-year resident of Northfield. He works in management for Goodrich Corporation, an aerospace company based in Burnsville. In the past he's served as Cub Scout Cubmaster, member of Rotary, and as a Northfield Schools development committee community member (Bridgewater and new Middle School land purchase). His family has a long history as participants and supporters of the Northfield Arts Guild. "I have always had a strong interest in music, performance arts and the visual arts. I play trombone but I must say Jill opened my eyes to the richness the arts offer to anyone who looks," he says. "I see a very bright future for the next 50 years of the organization. I am excited to contribute my energy and time, particularly as our community focuses on the arts in these very challenging times. I believe that challenge is the great driver for creativity, artistically and in organizations. It's a great time to a be part of the Northfield Arts Guild."
Sian Muir, Vice President
Sian is the Entrepreneur in Residence at St. Olaf College since 2004. She has her MBA from Massey University, New Zealand and a Diploma in Management and Certificate in Business Studies, from Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand.
Virginia Lorang, Treasurer
Virginia has lived in Northfield since 1998 with her husband Rich and their three children. She has worked at Laura Baker Services Association as the Chief Financial Officer since 2003. Over the years, each member of her family has participated in classes at the Arts Guild and discovered interests in clay, drawing, and painting. She feels that the guild is a wonderful place for people to explore new interests. As a board member she would like to work to expand membership and to keep the Arts Guild a healthy, vital place in the Northfield community.
Rafael Estrella, Secretary
Rafael has been teaching visual arts at the Arts Guild for the last several years, coming in as a graduate from Carleton. He now teaches art at Farmington. Rafa has been instrumental in working with Fred Gustafson to develop the ceramics studio and summer art camps. Rafa is interested in program development.
Richard Collman
Richard is a minister-musician, retired in Northfield, who has promoted the arts his whole life as a teacher, practicing organist/pianist, and arts administrator. He has served on the Northfield Mayor's Arts and Culture Commission, founded the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals in 2007, and most recently worked to organize the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and sponsorships. He feels that engaging business, people, and the arts is good for any city, especially this one.
Kate Flory
Kate is thrilled to live in a town that cares about the arts. Since arriving in Northfield in 2011, Kate and her family have enjoyed the exhibitions, classes, and programs at the Arts Guild. She is a non-profit fundraising consultant who has worked with a variety of clients, including arts organizations, children's museums, and social welfare agencies. She looks forward to being a part of the Arts Guild board as it works to promote the arts and creativity in Northfield.
Anna Lisa Rustad
Anna Lisa has been teaching Music Together at the Arts Guild for the past three years and before that was a Music Together participant. She majored in Music and Norwegian while at St. Olaf and went on to get her Masters in Teaching at St. Thomas University in St. Paul. Anna Lisa also teaches piano out of her home studio. Having lived in Northfield for the past seven years, she has been drawn to the Arts Guild for classes for her three children and values the authenticity and integrity of the organization. She looks forward to volunteering for an art organization which keeps its focus on building a strong foundation for all of its participants of all ages and helps keep Northfield a vital community.