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.
Volunteers Needed: ARTCAMP
This year’s ARTCAMP will run July 15-19. Assistants and other Volunteers are always wanted! Sign-up to be a volunteer to help with set-up and sign-in. Email us at: Volunteers@PrairieArtsCouncil.org.
Vendors Needed: Art in the Alley
Attention All Artists & Vendors to sell their Fine arts, fine crafts, foods, produce, and collectibles. PAC is accepting artists & vendors for the ART in the Alley on July 27th. Applications will be available in early May. Final Applications are due July 2nd.
12’ x 12’ Booth Fee: $20 for Members, $40 for Non-Members. New vendors must submit a $10 Application Fee with their form. If accepted, they must submit the remaining balance for their booth.
Fiber Fridays: Needle Felted Landscape
Fiber Artist, Kristi Yapp, will teach you how to needle felt onto recycled fabric and clothing. All necessary materials to create a felted landscape will be provided. Ages 12+ At the Lilian Fendig Gallery at the Carnegie Building, Rensselaer.
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.
Fiber Fridays: Kumihimo Bracelets
Fiber Artist, Kristi Yapp, will teach students how to make two bracelets on a kumi loom using an ancient, eight string, round Japanese braid. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12+ At the Lilian Fendig Gallery at the Carnegie Building, Rensselaer.
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.
Call for Entries: Wine Label Design Contest
Our annual design challenge to create an original wine label artwork to be featured on the 2024 Carpenter Creek Cellars’ Strawberry Wine. This contest is about celebrating and fundraising for PAC’s Rock the Arts Festival.