Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale 2026: Wayzata, October 23–December 19

Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale begins October 23, 2026, at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, offering a gallery-centered approach to discovering original work. The exhibition brings together new artists and new collections by returning participants in the Laura H. Miles Gallery. For this weekend, Friday and Saturday are visiting days; the center is closed Sunday.

Event details

• Exhibition: October 23–December 19, 2026.
• Show hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Central time; Sunday closed.
• Opening-weekend visit: Friday, October 23, or Saturday, October 24.
• Venue: Laura H. Miles Gallery, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 N. Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391.
• Admission: Free and open to the public.

Plan with the official Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale information and the magazine’s Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale database profile.

A gallery full of individual discoveries

The organizer describes fine craft and art selected for character and value, with work by more than 100 local artists. The spacious gallery and adjoining retail shop invite a slower kind of browsing than a single-day outdoor market. Compare individual objects and collections, and ask the gallery staff about the artists whose work catches your attention.

A useful purchase begins with a clear idea of how the work will live with you. For a gift, consider the recipient’s available space and preferences rather than simply the occasion. For yourself, ask about materials, care and display, and confirm whether the selected work can be taken home immediately or requires a collection arrangement.

Planning your visit

The exhibition’s 10 a.m.–4 p.m. schedule is distinct from the center’s broader building and class hours. Use the show hours when planning a gallery visit, and do not assume Sunday access because the date range spans the weekend. Contact the registrar for specific accessibility or arrival questions.

The center’s current visitor information notes that the café remains closed. Plan any meal break accordingly. Its website also provides information on approaching the center from nearby communities and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

Artist information and before you go

Artists interested in future exhibitions or retail representation can consult the center’s current calls for entries and exhibition guidelines. Recheck this show’s official page before departure for weather-related building changes or revised hours.

Explore more destinations in our upcoming shows directory, Weekend Art Show Finder and Show Guides archive.

Organizer information checked October 18, 2026. Featured image is an AI-generated editorial concept, not event photography.