Primavera 2026
EVent Opens Friday, April 24
A partnership of the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Arts Council, the free three-day event provides an opportunity for the public to view and celebrate fine art. Original juried artwork by local and regional artists, as well as artwork by Plymouth area high school students, will be featured in the art gallery and nearby classrooms at the community center.
Juried artwork remains on display in the Plymouth Community Center Art Gallery for public viewing for a few weeks after the event.
applications are closed
2026 Schedule of events
FRiday, April 24
Adult Art Exhibit Open (Gallery)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Student Art Exhibit Open (Plymouth Creek Room)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Celebration (Plymouth Creek Room)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Entertainment & Refreshments (Plymouth Creek Room)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony (Plymouth Creek Room)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 25
Exhibit Open
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Live Entertainment (Plymouth Creek Room)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Artist Talk (Plymouth Creek Room)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Blue Lotus Belly Dancers (Plymouth Creek Room)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, April 26 - Friday June 5
Exhibit Open Daily (Gallery)
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
PLUS: A Primavera Eve Special Event
Author Talk By Plymouth Reads
Thursday, April 23
7:00-8:30 PM at Plymouth Community Center
Join us on April 23 at the Plymouth Community Center for a conversation with the author of the 2026 Plymouth READS selection "Doorman Wanted." Glenn R. Miller will discuss the book, his writing and publishing experience, and the unique career path that led him to where he is today. Includes time for Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Drop in – no registration necessary.
In its 16th year, Plymouth READS seeks to spark conversation, build community, and foster learning and discovery in Plymouth by rallying readers around a single book. Copies of "Doorman Wanted" are available at Plymouth Library.
Collaborators: Friends of the Plymouth Library, Plymouth Arts Council, City of Plymouth. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.