In our scenic river town, the arts are thriving! Two arts organization bring events, artist residencies, classes and exhibits to Prentice Street - K.K. Berge Gallery and Gift at 807 Prentice Street and The Yes House at 726 Prentice Street.

Alma’s North Arts at 380 8th Ave is home to visiting artists and a space for classes and events. It is the home and studio space for the 2026 CAIR artist, Zoe Pudil who is currently offering a series of workshops. It was the home of Community Artist in Residence from Italy, Beneddetta Cocco, in April and May of 2026. Another artist from the European Union will be here in 2027.

Falls Cafe and Canoe is owned by two artists who have a gift shop in their restaurant.

Bluenose Gopher Public House at 681 Prentice St. features live music as well as classes and art exhibits on Blue Tin Gallery.

Treasured Talents Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pom, Hip Hop, Acro, Pointe and Kick

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum contains murals and sculptures depicting historic scenes.

Prairies Edge Casino Resort has frequent musical performances.

Yellow Medicine East School has active art, music and band departments.

Enjoy our public art along the Riverwalk, our artist benches, Cowboy Boot Art, Blue Fairy Village, Veterans Memorial and downtown planters. New art installations at Memorial Park add to the beauty of the park and tell the story of its 100 year history.

Granite Falls is the eastern start of the Meander Art Crawl, always the first weekend in October. We host a Meander Friday Night event, Light up the River with Song on October 2.

In the summer months, enjoy creative vendors and live music at the monthly Makers Market on the Riverwalk on the 1st Thursday of June and July and September and Squid Fest in mid August at Memorial Park. Our crosswalk art enjoys a refresh each spring. A new public mural is complete on Lende Plaza with a Western Fest theme. Look for the locations for the Cowboy Boot Art in various spots aound town. Visit the Blue Fairy Village along the stairway on Lende Place.