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.
For a more extensive list of youth and community activities check out Jasper Newton Foundation community calendar and Rensselaer Indiana Youth Activities.
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.
Venders Needed: The Arts Federation Holiday Show
For TAF Members only. Don't forget to submit your artwork for the Holiday Members Show 2024 and apply to participate by November 3rd.
TAF Holiday Show Registration
For TAF Members only. Don't forget to submit your artwork for the Holiday Members Show 2023 and apply to participate by October 15th.
Find the application form and details here.
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.
Click the image for details and the entry form.
Wine Label Contest
What: A design challenge to create an original wine label artwork to be featured on the 2022, 9th Edition of Carpenter Creek Cellars Annual Strawberry Wine, celebrating and fundraising for PAC’s Rock the Arts Festival.
Who May Enter : Prairie Arts Council member artists (only) of all ages.
Deadline: April 5 at 4:00 PM, artwork must be delivered to the PAC office in Rensselaer.
Click the image for details and the entry form.
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.
Click the image for details and the entry form.
Wine Label Contest
What: A design challenge to create an original wine label artwork to be featured on the 2021, 8th Edition of Carpenter Creek Cellars Annual Strawberry Wine, celebrating and fundraising for PAC’s Rock the Arts Festival.
Who May Enter : Prairie Arts Council member artists (only) of all ages.
April 1 at 4:00 PM: Deadline to receive artwork in the PAC office.
Click the image for details and the entry form.