We bring together artists with disabilities and
local, professional and student artists
to create art together and build community.

​ArtMakers is a 501c3 non-profit based in Northfield, Minnesota.
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ArtMakers (back to front) Jim Rossow, Andrew Rossow, & Helen Forsythe for Read Me A Story, August 2016

Our Vision:

An inclusive, integrated arts community that provides opportunities for artists with disabilities to participate as they choose, for authentic engagement in arts and community.

Our Path:

Create new opportunities for artists with disabilities that are accessible, adaptive, sensitive and personally meaningful. Make mainstream arts opportunities accessible via advocacy and supports.

A taste of the ArtMakers experience

Make a Joyful Noise is a monthly event where we get together and sing some of your favorite tunes. On the last Sunday of each month, join us at Imminent Brewing in downtown Northfield from 5:30-7:00pm. Come clap your hands, stomp your feet, sing to high Heaven, or just listen and enjoy! Always free and for all ages.​​​
"Townies" is ArtMakers' newest radio segment and features interviews with the people of Northfield, Minnesota doing interesting stuff.  Join us to learn about the lives and experiences of Northfielders with stories to tell!  New episodes air on the first Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM Central Time on KYMN Radio 95.1 The One.
"Alice's Wonder" is musical celebrating disability advocacy and is based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” with original music and script created by participant artists.

We started work on "Alice's Wonder" in 2022 and, after a series of drumming and acting workshops, put on a full scale production at the Northfield Arts Guild in November 2024. We had three incredible, sold-out performances and you can watch the full production on our YouTube channel below. Currently we're working on a professionally produced cast recorded album!

We appreciate your support!
Be an ArtMaker! Contact Jim Rossow at (507) 645-9138 ~ Email: [email protected] ~ Facebook: @ArtMakersStudio
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