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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.
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.
2026 Season
Click on the image to purchase tickets to the show.
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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