Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council

09/03/2026

📣 Attention, kids and parents!

Final reports for your FY26 Youth Scholarships are due on September 15th!

As always, please reach out with any questions!

09/01/2026

We're excited to announce Heather Gordon as our next new board member, representing the City of St. Peter!

✨Bio✨

Heather Gordon is a U.S. Navy veteran, artist, and photojournalist whose work bridges creative expression and service to others. She currently serves as Brand Ambassador for the Bravo Zulu House, where she leads fundraising and advocacy efforts to advance the future 2027 Women's House, created to support women veterans with PTSD and reduce veteran su***de.

Heather earned her A.A.S. from the University of Maryland, Asian Division, and her B.F.A. from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN, and is now pursuing a master's degree in Licensed Clinical Counseling-Art Therapy at Lesley University in Boston, MA. She is currently completing her second practicum as a clinical therapist-in-training at the Greater Minnesota Trauma Center in St. Peter.

Heather extends her care for community as a member of the Zonta Club of Mankato, where she works to empower and educate women, advance gender equality, and end violence against women. She offers art classes through Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership and within the local recovery community.

A native of St. Peter, MN, Heather is the proud mother of three amazing young adults.

09/01/2026

Today's the day! Submit your applications for the September 1st deadline by 11:59 PM tonight!

https://www.plrac.org/grants

September is right around the corner… mark your calendars for these grant deadlines!

If questions come up as you apply, email us at [email protected] - we’re here to help!

08/31/2026

🍂See all that September has to offer by checking out the Arts Calendar!

https://www.plrac.org/arts-calendar

08/27/2026

Check out Arts Midwest's new Arts Funding Finder! It makes it easy to discover all the resources we have at our disposal here in Minnesota (and beyond)!

Arts Funding Finder, a new tool from Arts Midwest, makes it easier for artists, organizations, and funders to find and share grant opportunities.

08/26/2026

Registration is LIVE for the first of three upcoming trainings for artists and culture bearers in southern Minnesota!

In this session, learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. There will also be time for connection and conversation, co-facilitated by a SEMAC staff member.

These workshops are hosted by Springboard for the Arts, in collaboration with SEMAC, for creatives in the PLRAC, SEMAC, and SMAC regions.

Sign up using the link below!

🗓 September 9th, 6-8pm
📍Online (not recorded)
💲Free
🔗 https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-recordkeeping-southern-minnesota/

08/25/2026

August is drawing to a close... Make the most of our final few days by enjoying some local arts events!

Check it all out on the Arts Calendar: https://www.plrac.org/arts-calendar

(Don't forget to add your September events while you're there!)

08/24/2026

What a fun weekend at the Mankato Art Crawl! So much great art and conversation - thanks to everyone who shared their creations and stories!

📸 Some of the wonderful work!

08/21/2026

September is right around the corner… mark your calendars for these grant deadlines!

If questions come up as you apply, email us at [email protected] - we’re here to help!

08/17/2026

Spend the week inside, outside, or all of the above!

Find local artistic events on the Arts Calendar: https://www.plrac.org/arts-calendar