Martha Van de Vere Larkin: A Prolific, Yet Unknown Minnetonka Artist
Thu, Aug 27
|Minnetonka Community Center
CMHS presents "Martha Van de Vere Larkin: A Prolific, Yet Unknown Minnetonka Artist" on August 27, 1:00–2:00 P.M. Discover Martha's life as a farmer, mother of six, and artist whose work ranged from still lifes to murals. A $2 registration required--call Minnetonka Community Center at 952-939-8393.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345, USA
About the event
A Minnetonka Artist Remembered
This presentation explores the life and legacy of Martha Van de Vere Larkin: A Prolific, Yet Unknown Minnetonka Artist. Martha and husband, John Larkin, farmed the land that the Dayton Co. bought for the development of the Ridgedale Center, but that's not her claim to fame.
Martha was a fabulous cook and had many hobbies including reading, photography, making hats, singing and most notably, painting - everything from still lifes to murals to garage doors - all while she and John raised six children.
Come and hear Martha's story, from her childhood family trip to Montana via covered wagon, to her artwork and how the creative art gene traveled through many of her family members.
Presented by CMHS board member Barb Lindgren, the program will be held Thursday, August 27, from 1:00–2:00 P.M. at the Minnetonka Community Center. A $2 registration fee is required--please call the Community Center at 952-939-8393 to register.