Maple Grove Arts Center Groups

Groups, are exactly what they sound like, groups of like-minded artists meeting on a regular basis to do their thing! We have several groups and are working on developing more in the near future.

All you need to join a group is a current advocacy and a desire to join in and share experiences! You can become an Advocate online here, or in person via cash or check at the Center. We allow two visits before asking for an advocacy payment.


Brush Creatives

With Gretchen Mickelson

Does painting your favorite subjects with friends sound enjoyable to you, but you don't have the time to attend a daytime group?

Come and join Gretchen and get your art on!
Meets every Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00pm during the summer (May 14 thru Aug 27). Bring your own materials.

For winter hours - please contact Gretchen.

Contact Gretchen Mickelson for more information.


The Writers Studio

With Marj Helmer & Erin Eliason

The Writers Studio is a meeting place for aspiring and/or established writers to share ideas, inspire, encourage and motivate each other to write. 

We have two meeing times to suit most people’s needs.

  • With Marj Helmer every Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, weather permitting.

  • With Erin Eliason every Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, weather permitting.

We have a small but growing library of writing resource books, which member’s of the group can borrow. 

Call or email Marj Helmer (612) 759-9787 for more information (daytime group)
Call or email Erin Eliason (320) 217 3848 for more information (evening group)

Click Here to View Books Published by Members of the Writers Studio!


Open Arts Studio

With Val Coopet

Are you looking for a fun place to spend a couple of hours painting your favorite subjects with a friend or two? Come and join Val Coopet and get your art on!


Meets every Friday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Bring your own materials.

Contact Val Coopet for more information.