PAC Events and Programs

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(All times are Central Time unless otherwise stated. Event date and time subject to change. Please check back for updates to our calendar.)

If any accessibility requirements need to be addressed, please reach out to the Prairie Arts Council one week before the event so accommodations can be met, including accommodations for the blind, deaf, and mobility impaired. You can leave a message with the office at 219-866-5278 or contact us by email.


30th Anniversary Calendar Sale
Nov
15
to Feb 28

30th Anniversary Calendar Sale

The Prairie Arts Council has created a Calendar featuring Lilian's paintings as a fundraiser for our upcoming 30th Anniversary. They are on sale now at our Lilian Fendig Gallery. 13 of her original paintings are recreated in the calender.

$15 each, available while supplies last!

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Intuitive Art for sale
Nov
10
to Nov 12

Intuitive Art for sale

Rensselaer Holiday Shop and Stroll
Intuitive Art for sale

Visit the Upstairs Gallery, 112 W Washington St., Rensselaer

Sale:
Thursday, November 10, 4pm-7pm
Friday, November 11, 9am-6pm
Saturday, November 12, 9am-4pm

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Nov
10
to Nov 12

2022 Holiday Art Show & Sale

Shop local to do your holiday gift shopping at Prairie Arts Council’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale. PAC members enjoy 10% off all purchases.

Shop Hours:

Thursday, Nov. 9, 4:00 PM to 7:00PM
Friday Nov. 10, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday Nov. 11, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Don’t miss this 3 day event!

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"Focus on Fiber" Special Exhibit
Oct
6
to Nov 3

"Focus on Fiber" Special Exhibit

Quilts, Rugs, & Baskets

An invitational exhibit featuring fiber creations by regional craftswomen. Fiber art is an exploration of historic artistic traditions within our modern world. This show includes the works of The Carnegie Quilters, Judy Lanoue, Jill Hicks, and Jenn Weaver.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 2pm – 6pm

Reception: Sunday Oct. 9, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

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"Celebrations" featuring JCAL artists
Sep
1
to Sep 30

"Celebrations" featuring JCAL artists

This year the Art League is Celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Prairie Arts Council joins the Celebration by hosting an art exhibit featuring works from the founders of the Jasper County Art League. Join us in remembering 50 years of art history.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 2pm – 6pm

Reception: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Art Pick-up: Thursday, September 29th from 2pm-6pm

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World Music Special! @ the Farmers Market
Aug
27

World Music Special! @ the Farmers Market

The Prairie Arts Council presents Dan Kusaya, an Indie World Music Artist originally from Africa. He plays the marimba, mbira, and drums. He creates original musical mixes of world, afrobeat-groovy and with a lot of party power, with a mix of soft tones. His music shares story-like lyrics, and powerful live looping of several instruments. He will be playing this Saturday at the Rensselaer Farmer’s market from 7:30 until 11:30 AM. Come out to hear some new sounds and bring a chair!

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Tie Dye Tuesday!
Aug
2

Tie Dye Tuesday!

Tuesday August 2nd, the Prairie Arts Council will be having Tie-Dye at the Carnegie Center. Everyone gets a chance to make their own tie-dye t-shirt!

We will have plain shirts size 4T - 3XL and we will be selling some PAC shirts separately.

Tie-Dye $3 for kids 12 and under, $5 for 13 and up, and a whole family package for $20.

Mark your calendars! Tuesday 5-7PM August 2nd @ the Carnegie Center!

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Homecoming
Jul
29
to Aug 26

Homecoming

An invitational exhibition featuring art created by five former regional high school art students, pursuing careers in art. Our featured artists: Hope Adams, Preston Buck, Colin Lawrence, Austin Polen, Abby Rascoe.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 2pm – 6pm

Opening Reception: Friday July 29th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Art in the Alley
Jul
23

Art in the Alley

Prairie Arts Council invites the public to attend a open day of arts and relaxation for all ages to celebrate our downtown. Planned events include:

  • Art Fair & Market of local artists & vendors featuring fine arts, crafts, artisan foods, produce, and vintage collectibles

  • Make-N-Take Art Tent featuring tie-dye for families & individuals

  • Tours of REN ART WALK murals

  • Live performances by local musicians

  • Hourly raffles for attendees

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ARTCAMP
Jul
18
to Jul 23

ARTCAMP

For over 25 years, Prairie Arts Council offered an intensive week of summer arts workshops for individuals of all ages in a wide variety of art media. After a 3 year hiatus, Art Camp will return in 2022 with a week of art workshops for all ages.

Sign ups will begin May 1st. You can fill out a form online or in the gallery office.

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ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA: MASKS & MORE
Jun
16
to Jul 14

ART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA: MASKS & MORE

This special exhibit in the Lilian Fendig Gallery will be a very special show of unique objects that were gifted to Prairie Arts Council by Father William Stang, former Professor at Saint Joseph's College and avid collector of indigenous art from around the world. The collection of objects created by indigenous artists from Nepal and Indonesia includes a wide range of masks, several beautiful textiles, "teaching" puppets used to convey moral and cultural values as well as other artifacts from Southeast Asia. Contextual information will accompany the objects and offer a learning experience and visual delights for all ages.

Gallery Hours
Tuesdays Noon to 4:00 PM
Thursdays 2:00 to 6:00 PM

Open House: "COCKTAILS WITH THE COLLECTION" Friday June 24, 6:00 to 7:00 PM

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5TH ANNUAL PAC MEMBER SHOW
Apr
19
to Jun 10

5TH ANNUAL PAC MEMBER SHOW

The continued purpose of this show is to give PAC artists, from emerging to mature working in all media, an annual opportunity to exhibit their original art in the Lilian Fendig Gallery. The theme will be open with an emphasis on exhibiting your very best original art created in the past three years.

Open April 19th - June 10th

Tuesdays: Noon- 4pm
Thursdays: 2pm - 6pm

Closing Reception: June 10th, 6pm - 8pm

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29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School
Mar
17
to Apr 3

29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School

The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.

We will also be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. Middle school artists also receive a ribbon, with one artist from each school being selected for the Best of School Award. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.

Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Mar 22nd, Apr 1st
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Mar 17th, 23th, and Apr 3rd
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Mar 19th, and 26th

Closing Reception:

First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.

Sunday, April 3rd. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.

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29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School
Feb
24
to Mar 13

29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School

The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.

We will also be incorporating a new virtual reception video to view each show. The High school show is a juried show with Honorable Mention and Awards of Excellence given to select pieces chosen by a professional juror. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.

Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Mar 1st and 8th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 24th, Mar 3rd, and 10th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 26th, Mar 5th, and 12th

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29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, 3-5 grade
Feb
3
to Feb 20

29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, 3-5 grade

The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.

We will be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.

Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Feb 7th and 14th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 5th, 12th, and 19th

The Virtual Reception will be available February 20th

*Masks are required in gallery until further notice. Free masks are available, donated by Indiana Facemask.

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29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, K-2nd
Jan
13
to Jan 30

29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, K-2nd

The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.

We will be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.

Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Jan 18th and 25th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Jan 13th, 20th, and 27th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Jan 15th, 22nd, and 29th

The Virtual Reception is available on YouTube here.

*Masks are required in gallery until further notice. Free masks are available, donated by Indiana Facemask.

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Improv Auditions - Carnegie Players
Jan
6

Improv Auditions - Carnegie Players

If you have even an inkling toward theater, we welcome you to come try out for our newest upcoming production, Carnegie Improv!

Tryouts are January 6th at 7pm. At the First Christian Church.

Then, performances will be three evenings of entertainment, February 3rd, 10th, & 17th. Directed by local theater legend John Rahe and hosted by the Ritz Theater

What is Improv?

Improv is any comedy that is not prewritten. It is made up on the spot. Over the years basic rules and games were developed to promote good improvisation. Some of these games were popularized by the TV show, "What's my line?" If you enjoy watching a cast of characters suddenly plunged into an awkward situation. You will love improv comedy!

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