Twin Rivers’ BEST IN ART SERIES

The Best in Art Series occurs three times a year and features three artists at an event showcasing their work in hopes of being awarded either the People’s Choice Award ($500), Juror’s Choice Award ($500) or both! Each of the three artists receives a stipend for participating, with event guests voting for the People’s Choice Award.

The Best in Art Series is open to student artists, amateur artists or professional artists of all disciplines: visual arts, performance arts, musical arts, culinary arts, etc. Selected artists give a 10 minute demonstration on the day of the event. During that time, artists can give attendees a taste of art, what they would use the money for (wish list, materials, school, insurance—literally anything to advance their artistic profession) or future projects that they're working toward that may need more compensation.

The 2026 Best in Art Series in underwritten by Tony & Anne Frentz.

Tuesday, 3.24.26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 5.12.26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9.10.26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street, Mankato, MN

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PAST BEST IN ART EVENTS

View past Best in Art grant recipients and other presenting artists.