Friday, March 20 | MMAM | 5:30p - 7:30p Saturday, March 21 | MMAM | 8a - 5p Free | Registration Requested Winona State University (WSU) and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) present a sustainability conference centered on Climate Change and Freshwater: The Past Present and Future of the Midwest. The conference will take place on March 20 - 21 in Winona, MN. The conference will kick off with an evening at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum featuring a keynote speech from featured artist Tali Weinberg on the connection between art and the climate conversation. The following day will take place at Winona State University featuring presentations, workshops, and poster presentations that further explore issues of freshwater. The whole event is open to the public and free to attend. Please register for the event before March 19, 2026. Register Conference Schedule Day 1: Friday, March 20 Artist Tali Weinberg Keynote Speech Location: Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Drive, Winona, MN Run of show: Check-In Welcome + Keynote Speech Reception (There will be a charcuterie grazing table available for guests. Drinks and small dessert bite options will be available for purchase.) Day 2: Saturday, March 21 Presentations Location: Winona State University Kryzsko Commons 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN Run of show: Breakfast Welcome Session 1, Break, Session 2 Lunch Poster Presentations, Session 3, Session 4, Break, Session 5 About the Minnesota Marine Art Museum Climate Mission: MMAM is committed to actively staying informed and participating in meaningful and sustainable climate action. As we explore our relationship with water, we will uphold the responsibility that cultural/social institutions have to be a resource for building climate resilience through our operations, development, and engagement programs. Through connections driven by intention, we strive to be a community asset centered on diversity, inclusion, art, and science. Presented in partnership with
From contemporary exhibitions to historic works of art, MMAM engages visitors and the community with great art inspired by water.
