FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Printmaking Art Table with Paul Johnson

April 25 – November 7, 2026 | Various Viking Library System Locations

Presented by Kaddatz Galleries in partnership with the Viking Library System, the Printmaking Art Table invites community members of all ages to explore the creative process of printmaking through a series of free drop-in workshops across the region.

Participants will design and carve their own personalized print using soft linoleum (adults) or create prints using impressed styrofoam techniques (youth). This fun and approachable activity introduces participants to reductive printmaking, inking a plate, registering prints, and experimenting with creative design in a welcoming community setting.

Workshops are led by artist and educator Paul Johnson, former Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Johnson is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, muralist for the Concordia Christmas Concert, and former corporate artist for Banner Health System in Fargo, North Dakota.

Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pelican Rapids Public Library, Pelican Rapids, MN

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Douglas County Library, Alexandria, MN

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wheaton Community Library, Wheaton, MN

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Morris Public Library, Morris, MN

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Perham Area Public Library, Perham, MN

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glenwood Public Library, Glenwood, MN

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
New York Mills Public Library, New York Mills, MN

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thorson Memorial Library, Elbow Lake, MN

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through the Lakes Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

FEE: Free to Apply

Call for Artists: Fall Into Art Festival Art Competition

Application Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026 | Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance, Morris, MN

The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA) is seeking artists to participate in the Fall Into Art Festival Art Competition on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Side Park in Morris, Minnesota.

This year’s competition theme is “Celebrating the Prairie,” and artists are invited to submit original three-dimensional artwork inspired by prairie landscapes, nature, flora and fauna, regional history, or culture. Eligible works may include sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, woodworking, metalwork, mosaics, mixed media, furniture, garden art, planters, bird baths, rain barrel art, and other creative three-dimensional forms.

All submitted works must be original, viewable in three dimensions, and have a minimum value of $100. Contest entries will be considered donations to the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance and will be auctioned during a live auction following the competition, with proceeds supporting PRCA programming and community arts initiatives.

Cash prizes will be awarded through public voting during the festival:
• First Place — $300
• Second Place — $200
• Third Place — $100

Artists donating a contest piece will also receive a free vendor booth space during the festival to display or sell additional artwork.

The Fall Into Art Festival takes place from 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM and features live music, food trucks, art vendors, beverages, and free family-friendly art activities throughout the day.

To participate, artists should email prca@prairierenaissance.org by September 7 with their name, address, phone number, artwork value, and — if possible — a photo of the work. Artists should also indicate whether they would like a free vendor booth space.

For additional information, contact Diane Trew at 320-314-2262 or prca@prairierenaissance.org.

FEE: Free to Enter | Registration Required

Call for Artists – Fall Into the Arts Festival: “Celebrating the Prairie”

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026

The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA) invites artists to create and submit original three-dimensional artwork for the People’s Choice Art Competition at the 2026 Fall Into the Arts Festival in Morris.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Prairie.” Artists are encouraged to interpret the prairie through nature, flora and fauna, history, culture, or other creative approaches.

Eligible entries must be original three-dimensional works and may include sculpture, wood, metal, ceramics, fiber, found materials, glass, mosaic, concrete, mixed media, furniture, garden or yard art, planters, bird baths, rain barrels, and more. Artists are encouraged to be creative and push the boundaries of three-dimensional art. All sizes are welcome, and entries should have a minimum value of $100.

People’s Choice Awards:
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100

Each artist who contributes a work to the competition will also receive a free vendor space to display and/or sell their artwork during the festival.

Please note that competition entries are considered donations to PRCA and will be sold during a live auction following the contest, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization.

To register by September 7, email prca@prairierenaissance.org with your name, address, phone number, value of the artwork, and, if possible, a photo of your entry. Artists should also indicate whether they would like a vendor booth.

Festival Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Festival Hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Artwork Drop-Off: 9:00–11:00 AM
Location: East Side Park, East 7th St., Morris, MN

The outdoor festival will also feature live music, food trucks, local beverages, art vendors, and free family art activities.

Questions: Diane Trew, 320-314-2262 | prca@prairierenaissance.org