The Edina Art Center is the city's civic home for the visual arts — a community facility that serves working artists, lifelong learners, and curious newcomers in equal measure. Housed in a dedicated arts building, it offers studio classes across a wide range of media, rotating gallery exhibitions that showcase local and regional talent, and a welcoming environment that makes art feel accessible rather than intimidating. Whether you're a resident signing up for a ceramics session or a visitor exploring what Edina's creative scene looks like from the inside, the Art Center is the right place to start.
Classes & Studio Programs
The Edina Art Center's class schedule spans painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and a range of other visual media. Sessions are offered for adults, teens, and children, making the center genuinely multi-generational. Instructors are working artists with deep roots in the Twin Cities arts community.
Drop-in open studio options are available for those who want to work independently between scheduled sessions. The ceramics studio in particular draws a dedicated community of regular practitioners who use the facility outside of formal class time.
- Painting and drawing — beginner through advanced sessions
- Ceramics and clay — wheel throwing, hand-building, and open studio
- Printmaking — various techniques offered on a rotating basis
- Youth and teen programs — age-appropriate studio classes throughout the year
Galleries & Exhibitions
The Edina Art Center's gallery spaces host rotating exhibitions throughout the year, featuring local artists, student work, and themed shows tied to the broader Twin Cities arts calendar. The galleries are free and open to the public during Art Center hours — making them an easy cultural stop whether or not you're enrolled in a class.
The Art Center's connection to the Edina Art Fair — held annually at 50th & France — gives it a natural role in the city's larger arts ecosystem. Many artists who exhibit at the fair have ties to the Art Center, and the center often plays a supporting role in the fair's programming and community outreach.
Visiting the Edina Art Center
The Edina Art Center is a city-operated facility, which means it serves the public in the broadest sense — classes are open to non-residents, and the galleries welcome walk-in visitors throughout the week. Parking is available on-site, and the center is accessible by transit from the surrounding metro area.
For visitors looking to combine a trip to the Art Center with other Edina experiences, the 50th & France dining district is nearby and offers an easy before-or-after stop for coffee, lunch, or dinner. The Art Center is a natural complement to any arts-focused day in Edina.
