Upcoming Artist Opportunities
If you have an opportunity for community artists, like a contest or club drive, please let us know so we can add it to the 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.
Call for Entries : JCAL Member Show
The annual Jasper County Art League member show, featuring many talented artists from around Jasper County. JCAL members only, contact jaspercoartleague@gmail.com to learn more about this show and to become a member.
Vendors Needed: Holiday Show & Sale
Prairie Arts Council invites you to show and sell your original art, fine crafts, artisan foods, or unique vintage items at our Holiday Show & Sale. New Vendors are welcome to apply. Join the Prairie Arts Council and Rensselaer’s Holiday Stroll to “Shop Local” and purchase original fine arts, fine crafts, and artisan foods created by local artisans.
Stay tuned to learn more about becoming a vendor this year!
Call for Entries: Celebrating Photography
We invite individuals of all ages to exhibit up to three photographs for an exhibition celebrating the medium of photography. Anyone from the region is welcome to enter their work. We welcome students and professional photographers alike. A Jury will select the best photographs for Merit Awards and Best in Show and the photographers’ will be awarded cash prizes.
Call for Entries: PAC Member Show
The Member Show gives Prairie Arts Council artists of all skill levels and media, an annual opportunity to exhibit their original art in the Lilian Fendig Gallery.
Artist Entry - Fifth Annual PAC Member Show
This Gallery Show is open to member artists of all ages. The exhibition will consist of two- and three-dimensional work in all media, except floor or ceiling installed work and no video. Wall pieces must be securely wired for hanging and no larger than 48” x 48”. Free-standing pieces may not exceed 32” x 32” x 60” or weigh more than 50 lbs.
All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist within the last three years. No copy work .
Entry Date Deadline:
Delivery of artwork and fees during our new gallery hours:
Tuesday April 12, Noon to 4:00 PM or Thursdays 2:00 April 14 to 6:00 PM Or make other arrangements by emailing pacrensselaer@gmail.com. Work must be received no later than Thursday April 14 at 6:00 PM.
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“Celebrating Photography” Open Entry
Prairie Arts Council invites individuals of all ages to exhibit up to three photographs for an exhibition celebrating the medium of photography. It is our privilege to welcome professional photographer, Alan McConnell, who will judge this year’s show and celebrate the most outstanding submissions with monetary awards.
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Artist Entry - Fourth Annual PAC Member Show
This Gallery Show is open to all member artists age 16 and older. The exhibition will consist of two- and three-dimensional work in all media, except floor or ceiling installed work and no video. Wall pieces must be securely wired for hanging and no larger than 48” x 48”. Free-standing pieces may not exceed 32” x 32” x 60” or weigh more than 50 lbs.
All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist within the last three years. No copy work .
Entry Date Deadline:
Tuesday April 6 and Thursday April 8 from Noon to 4:00 PM or Saturday April 10 from 10:00 AM to Noon. You may make other arrangements by contacting the Gallery office. Work must be received no later than Monday April 11.
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