Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council

10/19/2026

Another busy week ahead (surprise, surprise!) in our local arts community!

See all the upcoming events on the Arts Calendar! 🎉

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

10/15/2026

Meet Open Arts Minnesota, a local organization that fosters an inclusive arts community where people of diverse abilities can share their creative gifts.

Founder and Executive Director Wilbur Neushwander-Frink sat down with us to share the organization’s history and the importance of its work in our latest "Arts in the Field" story!

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

10/14/2026

The return of the cool weather reminds us that November's coming up quickly. Add these important deadlines to your calendar!

Check out our website for the full grant guidelines, and email us with any questions at [email protected] 🍁

https://www.plrac.org/grants

10/12/2026

You know the drill...

Check out the Arts Calendar to find all the fun happenings this week!

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

10/10/2026

Springboard for the Arts' virtual Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshop series continues with one more free offering this fall.

This opportunity is available to individual artists in the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC).

Being able to support yourself with the art you create is an important aspect of being a professional artist. In this workshop you will learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue. This workshop is part of a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines.

📅 Wednesday, November 18 | 6-8pm CT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Learn more and register: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-funding-southern-minnesota/

Session Information
Free, registration required.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded.
Automated Zoom captions will be available.

*SEMAC activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

10/07/2026

See you tonight! 👇

Join us this evening for Springboard for the Arts' next virtual workshop in their Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series!

This opportunity is available to individual artists in the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC).

Learn important skills and information about the meaning of intellectual property, contract basics, and how to structure your artistic business. These are all important tools to have as an artist and are often the most overlooked. Join other artists from throughout southern Minnesota for an evening of professional growth and development.

💻 Tonight, October 7 | 6-8pm CT

Register before attending: https://springboardforthearts.formstack.com/forms/work_of_art_legal_considerations_southern_minnesota

*SEMAC activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

10/05/2026

Another busy fall week ahead! 🍂🎭🎨

Check out all the artistic offerings on the Arts Calendar:

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

10/01/2026

Want to apply for a Creativity in Our Region grant, but not sure where to use it?

Start your search on our website! Find a class through our Arts Calendar or Local Arts Organizations page, or connect with a mentor through our Artist Directory!

There are many ways to spend your $250. Share your questions and suggestions below!

https://www.plrac.org/local-arts-organizations
https://www.plrac.org/arts-calendar
https://www.plrac.org/artist-directory

10/01/2026

Next Wednesday is our Legal Considerations Workshop, presented by Springboard for the Arts and SEMAC for artists in southern Minnesota!
Sign up using the link below!
https://tinyurl.com/36634jnp

09/30/2026

📣 Big deadlines coming up tomorrow!
Submit your Flexible Support: Tier 1 & K-12 School Arts Project grants by tomorrow at 11:59pm!
https://www.plrac.org/organization-grants

Don't let these deadlines sneak up on you... October is just over a week away!

October 1st is the last 2026 deadline for Flexible Support- Tier 1 and K-12 School Arts Project grants! If you need funding over the winter or early spring, apply now, as the next deadline is February 1, 2027.

Email us at [email protected] with any questions!