Photos: A new generation of luthiers showcase violin handiwork in Red Wing

Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing, Minnesota, is celebrating 50 years of its lutherie programs. As the 2025 graduates prepare for the next step in their careers in violin building and repair, a showcase was held at the college where student-built violins could be admired and played in an open-house setting.

View a slideshow of photos, taken by YourClassical MPR’s Jenny Cvek-Walmsley, from the instrument showcase:

Gallery: Violin Showcase at Minnesota State College Southeast

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Violins and instrument repair supplies on a table — Violins and sandpaper sit on a table in the instrument repair classroom at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing.
Jenny Cvek-Walmsley | MPR

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Violin on a table — A violin on display at the Student Violin Showcase at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing.
Jenny Cvek-Walmsley | MPR

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A group of people around a table of violins — Students and guests view a display of violins at the Student Violin Showcase at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing.
Jenny Cvek-Walmsley | MPR

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