the people of Carlton County and the Fond du Lac Reservation
We Are
In It Together
common roots, common ground, common good
where creatives thrive
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement,
it is the mission of oacc to generate meaningful impact within our region
so the place we know as home is a place where creatives thrive.
Online Resource Center
your connection to everything local within our region
To the Visitor and to Our Neighbor,
There is a rich creative energy throughout the land and people of our region - within our food producers, artists and artisans - our independent storefronts, galleries and restaurants - our historic, civic and arts and cultural organizations. Visit our online resource center to connect with all things local - the who, what, why, where and when of what our creatives offer.
Empowering Creativity
supporting creative passion
Developing strategies and initiatives to increase demand for locally produced food and locally created art and crafts = mentorship opportunities and connection to assist emerging passion within our students - it’s a celebration of place, skill, and sustainability. Developing a creative culture that continually strives to improve its practices.
Our Growing Creative Community
local hands unite
We are actively onboarding creative individuals and organizations to participate within
Residents of our region
Have you ever felt like you wanted to 'give back' to your community but didn't know how?
then . . .
write a postcard to express the good you see in your community, your neighbor, this place
post a photo to inspire and inform us
list your event so we know what is happening
and so much more . . . we are just beginning
get your workspace
register and lets get started
drive. ride.
lets go.
changing the way things get done
common roots, common ground, common good
Thanks to Our Partners


This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from Minnesota State Legislature’s General Fund.











