Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council This may include dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual art, folk and traditional art.

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council awards grants to artists, arts organizations, and youth in the 9-county area of Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan. Non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) arts organizations, non-profit community groups, public organizations, or units of government that produce or sponsor arts activities within the region are eligible.

We provide funding for organizations directly engaged in the creation of art, the production of artistic performances, or the sponsorship of quality arts activities in our local communities that may have a smaller budget. A variety of activities including art and music festivals, community choirs, dance performances, literary readings, instrumental and vocal music concerts, public art projects, theater productions, visual art classes and exhibitions are eligible.

Know anyone in south-central Minnesota who is searching for arts funding? Send them our way! FY27 is right around the co...
06/18/2026

Know anyone in south-central Minnesota who is searching for arts funding? Send them our way!

FY27 is right around the corner - applications are already open and some programs have their first deadlines July 1st!

Find all eligibility, guidelines, and deadlines for each grant on our website: www.plrac.org/grants

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our FY26 grantees!Funds were used to put on plays and musicals, support new and historic arts organ...
06/16/2026

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our FY26 grantees!

Funds were used to put on plays and musicals, support new and historic arts organizations, host countless free creative classes, and so much more.

Thank you to all those who dedicated their talents to enriching our community!

See the full list of FY26 grantees on our website:

https://www.plrac.org/past-grant-recipients

06/12/2026

Last week, staff from the 11 Regional Arts Councils in Minnesota gathered in Fergus Falls to connect with each other, visit with local artists, and strategize how we can continue to support the arts in our communities.

We're grateful to be part of a network that is funded by and for Minnesotans, dedicated to expanding arts access in every corner of the state!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this wonderful retreat!

πŸ“‹ Our community needs assessment survey is live!Missed our listening tour events? Thought of more you want to say? Share...
06/10/2026

πŸ“‹ Our community needs assessment survey is live!

Missed our listening tour events? Thought of more you want to say? Share your thoughts on Prairie Lakes' services in the survey through July 1st!

https://xvn0bm5l87y.typeform.com/plrac-2026

πŸ“… It's an action-packed week in southern Minnesota with galleries, festivals, and performances galore!Check it all out o...
06/08/2026

πŸ“… It's an action-packed week in southern Minnesota with galleries, festivals, and performances galore!

Check it all out on the Arts Calendar:

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

Our office will be closed Wednesday-Friday while staff are at a conference. See you next week! πŸ‘‹
06/03/2026

Our office will be closed Wednesday-Friday while staff are at a conference. See you next week! πŸ‘‹

🎢 Meet Dr. Kristie Campana, a musician, vocalist, and arranger who is expanding the reach of the southern Minnesota musi...
06/02/2026

🎢 Meet Dr. Kristie Campana, a musician, vocalist, and arranger who is expanding the reach of the southern Minnesota music community with support from Prairie Lakes.

Read her "Arts in the Field" story to learn about her background and process!

https://www.plrac.org/arts-in-the-field-kristie-campana

🌞 June is here! What better way to start the month than with some local arts events?!See the full Arts Calendar on our w...
06/01/2026

🌞 June is here! What better way to start the month than with some local arts events?!

See the full Arts Calendar on our website:

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

πŸ“© We're still accepting applications!Apply or share this with someone who may be a good fit! ✨https://www.plrac.org/boar...
05/29/2026

πŸ“© We're still accepting applications!

Apply or share this with someone who may be a good fit! ✨

https://www.plrac.org/board-meetings

πŸ“£ Seeking Board Members!

Are you a creative living in Faribault County, Le Sueur County, or the City of St. Peter? Are you looking to make a real difference in our arts community, and have fun while doing so? Join our board!

Apply on our website: www.plrac.org/board-meetings

Address

PO Box 29
Waseca, MN
56093

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15078338721

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