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JOIN OUR JOURNEY

CREATE OPPORTUNITY

TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY

Welcome to Northern Lakes Arts Association — The Heart of Ely’s Rural Arts Ecosystem

Discover the creative heart of Ely, MN.
Northern Lakes Arts Association produces professional-quality theater, concerts, and cultural events while leading hands-on arts education for youth and adults. As the hub and steward of Ely’s Rural Arts Ecosystem, NLAA connects Mainstage Productions, the Northern Lakes Arts Academy, and Community Arts & Events into one living network of creativity.

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From Broadway in the Boundary Waters to youth theater camps, visual arts workshops, and free concerts in the park, NLAA makes the arts accessible and thriving in Northern Minnesota. Explore our programs, get involved, and experience why the arts matter in rural communities.

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Double Your Impact: The September Challenge

Every dollar you give in September will be doubled up to $10,000, helping us raise $20,000 to keep the arts alive in Ely.

Total Raised: $4950.00*
Total Matched: $9900.00*

*Includes offline donations.

Our 2025
Season Sponsors

Lindsey Lang
Becca Klein 
Joe and Mary Bianco
Holly Rom
Kari Wenger

Bernie and Kari Dusich 
Barb Dunsmore 
Larry and Catherine Bogolub
Jim and Ruth Lah

Pamela Saunders
Angel and Jeff Carradus
Sue Remes
The Gardner Family

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Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage funds.
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