Welcome to ElyArts.org, home of Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA) in Ely, Minnesota, gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The Arrowhead country of Minnesota has a natural beauty that attracts artists and those who enjoy and support the arts. 

The mission of the NLAA is to support and develop the arts - visual, performing and literary - in order to enrich the quality of life in Ely and the surrounding area. We create events in which culture of all types can be enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area. 

NLAA sponsors events in the visual arts, literary arts, dance, theater, and music. We also sponsor events especially for children throughout the year. 

Please view our events calendar at left and read the Announcements below to see what's going on in Ely arts.  To support our organization, become a member and/or volunteer your services.

For more information on Ely and the BWCA, please visit Ely Chamber of Commerce.

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It isn't necessary to create a login to this site to view and enjoy all that is here, but if you do, you will be able to submit calendar events and announcements, as well as receive special email from us through the site. NOTE: All calendar events and announcements must be "approved" and so will not immediately appear on the site.

Contact Information

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Visit us At: Ely Community Center, Room 100, 30 S. 1st Avenue East
Mail us at: NLAA, PO Box 749, Ely, MN 55731
Email us at: nlaa at elyarts.org
Phone us at: 218-365-5070