“Celebrating Photography” is an annual juried show for local photographers. An open reception and award ceremony was held Friday Dec. 1, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, awards at 7:00PM.

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

Reception: Friday, Dec 1, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

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!

The annual Jasper County Art League member show, featuring many talented artists from around Jasper County. This year we will feature works inspired by Lilian Fendig, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Prairie Arts Council.

A reception will be held on Friday, October 6th.

A special 30th anniversary exhibition featuring the art of our gallery’s namesake, Lilian Fendig. The art on exhibition has been loaned by her many generous patrons and collectors including numerous works from the Prairie Arts Council Permanent Collection and the extensive collection of the Helen & Bob Lewis Estate. A reception will be held on Sunday August 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Each year the Prairie Arts Council Artcamp program offers a range of summer workshops. This year we have 30 classes to share with the community.

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Join artist Abbie Parmele as she celebrates 75 years of making art.  This retrospective exhibition features Abbie's drawings and paintings, as well as her ornaments and fiber purses.  Artists and art appreciators alike will be inspired by Abbies lifelong journey creating meaningful work.

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

Opening Reception:
Thursday June 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Conversation with the Artist:
Sunday June 25th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, 3:00 PM Presentation.

A free concert each month at Carpenter Creek Cellars. Bring a Lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of iced wine and delicious food.

June 3, 2pm. Island Day

July 8, 2pm. Creek Fest

August 5, 2pm. “Roan”-Devous

September 16, 1pm. Rock the Arts

The continued purpose of this show is to give PAC artists or all skill levels and 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 27th - June 1st

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

Opening Reception: April 28th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

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 21st, 28th, Apr 4th, and 11th
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Mar 16th, 23rd, 30th, Apr 6th and 13th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Mar 18th, 25th, Apr 1st, 8th, and 15th

Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.
Sunday, Apr 16th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.

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

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. Feb 28th and Mar 7nd
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd and 9th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 25th, Mar 4th, and 11th

Closing Reception:
the Lilian Fendig Gallery
Sunday, Mar 12th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 2:00 PM.

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 2nd, 9th, and 16th
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 7th and 14th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 4th, 11th, and 18th

Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.
Sunday, Feb 19th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.

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

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 17th and 24th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Jan 12th, 19th, and 26th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Jan 14th, 21st, and 28th

Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer. Sunday, Jan 29th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.

“Celebrating Photography” is an annual juried show for local photographers. An open reception and award ceremony will be held, - stay tuned for further details.

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

Reception: Friday, Dec 2, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

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!