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The Akerlund Photography Studio is currently CLOSED for restoration. Projected to reopen late fall.
The Cokato Museum will be CLOSED on November 11th for Veteran's Day

ARTISTRY OF LAVONA KESKEY

The Cokato Museum is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit  which features the work of acclaimed local artist Lavona Keskey. The exhibit is currently available for viewing at the Cokato Museum and runs through January 31st.

Titled 
"Artistry of Lavona Keskey" the exhibit showcases a wide selection of Keskey’s original paintings, drawings, and mixed-media pieces that span her decades-long career. Known for her evocative interpretations of rural Minnesota landscapes, floral subjects, and cake decorating, Keskey's work captures both the visible beauty and the quiet essence of her surroundings.

Keskey, a lifelong resident of the region, has exhibited across Minnesota, and continues to inspire emerging artists with her dedication and artistic voice. 

A "Meet the Artist" opportunity will occur during the museum's Annual New Year's Open House event on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.. The event is FREE and open to the public.

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Mission Statement: 

The Cokato Historical Society is committed to actively collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Cokato and the surrounding area in the community and beyond.  To present programs to an audience of all ages, and maintain ties with our ethnic heritage, which is predominantly Swedish and Finnish.

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175 Fourth Street SW, Cokato, MN 55321

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