While our historic museum building remains closed to the public, The Rourke continues to serve you. 

With the latest stay-at-home order from Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, in place - The Rourke is getting creative as we adapt to serve our mission in a virtual space.

With your steadfast support, we will continue to educate and inspire our community, foster creativity, empathy, and understanding, and sow a deep appreciation for our artistic legacy.

Explore what your neighborhood art gallery + museum has to offer and find your next artful adventure from the comfort of your home!

New Work Available!

We are thrilled to introduce new work in our online Gallery Store. It currently features the entire exhibition of Mike Marth's New Work, a selection of relief prints by James O'Rourke, and linocuts by Cameron Peterson. 

Coming Soon: lithographs by Annette DuBord, pastels by John Scott Postovit, and selections curated from the Gift Shop. Check back to see what's new!

Now Open!

We’re very proud to present the 60 Years, 60 Works Virtual Gallery! With The Rourke's 60th Anniversary coming up this summer, our director and staff selected Permanent Collections artwork representing each year of our organization's existence. Exhibition commentary is soon to follow!

Now Seeking Oral History Contributors!

The Rourke Gallery first opened its doors on 18 June 1960 in the Moorhead Daily News building on Third Street. The trajectory of the visual arts in the Red River Valley was forever changed. To celebrate and honor the history of this integral institution, we will embark on collecting the memories, voices, and traditions of its storied past. These histories will become a part of the public record and will be available for generations to come in The Rourke Archives.

Let us know if you're interested by emailing museum@therourke.org. We will be in touch with interview details and arrangements. 

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Visit therourke.org for more exhibitions and upcoming events.