Mission
Rusty Rock Community Guild’s (RRCG) mission is to foster creativity, connection, and sense of belonging by providing accessible arts and cultural programs that engage, inspire, and enhance the Iron Range region. Its vision is to build a vibrant, thriving community where people of all ages have the opportunity to experience creative events, connect with neighbors, and start up new projects and ideas.
History
RRCG began as the Buhl Youth Center in February of 2023 when its members submitted an application to the inaugural Activate Rural Learning Lab.
The City of Buhl and its Youth Center project was selected to be one of five building activation projects and teams from around the State of Minnesota to work towards cultivating a creative physical place of connection for the community of Buhl.
Throughout the 2-year Activate Rural Learning Lab experience, the founding Board members of the youth center initiative explored different building spaces and hosted an array of events for the community. While activating the library basement, senior center, church basement and community center, members learned there is a need in the community for the services and community events they were providing on a monthly basis.
In January of 2025, the Buhl Youth Center initiative became the Rusty Rock Community Guild.
Activate Rural Cohort Member 2023 - 2025
Meet the team
Renee Loeffler
Diane Gauthier
Jennifer Reyes