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.

Call for Entries: PAC Member Show
The continued purpose of the Member Show is to give Prairie Arts Council artists of all skill levels and media, an annual opportunity to exhibit their original art in the Lilian Fendig Gallery. We accept works from members of all ages in all media. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded at an opening reception for the best works.

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.

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: On the Banks of the Wabash Exhibition
The Wabash River has literally and metaphorically shaped the Greater Lafayette community, and TAF wishes to pay it homage with an exhibition. The Arts Federation, Wabash River Enhancement Corporation, and Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality invite artists to submit artworks that have been inspired by the Wabash River and its tributaries.

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.

2021 Carnegie Center Art Competition
The Jasper Newton Foundation wants to showcase amazing artists by hosting an inaugural Carnegie Center Art Competition. This contest will allow local and regional artists to submit an original creation representing our historic Carnegie Center.
This contest is free and open to all. The top prize is $500. Artwork must be original and uploaded to our Google Form By September 3rd.

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.