Milan Village Arts School Inc

Land for a Brighter Future

Over the last 9 years, the Milan Village Arts School has undergone a major rebuild and transformation. The renovations are now almost complete which signals the end of a $150,000 upgrade of the facilities. Just when we thought we could slow down, the opportunity has arisen to purchase the property directly to the west of the school. The new acquisition will give MVAS the full road frontage facing Burns Park as well as the room for the future expansion of the school. 

To complete the purchase, MVAS is aiming to raise $20,000 to fund the purchase of this property. Please join with MVAS and donate for a brighter future for the arts and rural Minnesota.

Founded in 1988, the Milan Village Arts School has grown and flourished in its rural, small town environment. Modeled after the rural folk schools of Norway, the school was initially established to promote the folk arts of the early Norwegian settlers while providing income for local artists. Over the last 37 years, the school has grown to include many other art forms as it strives to cater to the artistic needs of the community.

Our 110 year old rural schoolhouse provides a cozy and welcoming learning environment for our students while the old Milan school, which now serves as a vibrant community center, plays host to many of the arts school’s classes and artist studios.

MVAS is committed to providing a memorable learning experience for its students by combining the highest quality classes with the finest instructors in the best environment for learning. 

The mission of the Milan Village Arts School is to engage people in the practice of traditional, contemporary and folk arts, fostering prosperity, community and culture in our region.