FEE: Free

Wiwahokichiyapi: They Promised Things to Each Other

April 25, 2026 – February 7, 2027 | Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

Treaties are living documents that continue to serve as legally binding agreements shaping the political relationship between Native Nations and the United States government. These agreements established land boundaries, resource rights, and reservations; they determine Tribal Nation citizenship and outline mutual obligations. The influence of treaties, and the policies surrounding them, has had a profound impact on traditional and contemporary Indigenous life, art, and ways of making and knowing.

By pairing treaties with historical and contemporary images and art objects, this exhibition explores how treaties continue to impact Native people and reverberate through Native creativity and expression.

Wiwahokichiyapi: They Promised Things to Each Other provides an overview of treaties in the United States, with a focus on those connected to our region. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Plains Art Museum partnered with Lakȟóta Archeologist Tyrel Iron Eyes and the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights & Culture Museum team, including Logan Monroe, Don Wedll, and Winona LaDuke, whose research and expertise helped shape the exhibition. Students from Concordia College’s Digital Design class also contributed to the exhibition panel design.

This exhibition, and all exhibitions at Plains Art Museum, are free and open to the public.

FEE: Preview: $15 Members / $30 Non-Members | Anniversary Dinner: $50 plus tax, tip & beverages | Luncheon: $45

The 67th Midwestern: The Pursuit of Happiness

Exhibition on View: June 18–September 6, 2026 | The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead, MN

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum presents the 67th Midwestern, The Pursuit of Happiness, one of the region's longest-running and most respected juried exhibitions of contemporary art. Featuring work by artists from across the Midwest, the exhibition explores interpretations of happiness, fulfillment, and the human experience through a wide range of artistic media and perspectives. The exhibition will remain on view through September 6, 2026.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The 67th Midwestern Preview
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

• Doors Open: 5:00 PM

• Celebration in the M. Dorian Clemedtson Sculpture Court with music by The Cropdusters: 5:30–6:30 PM

• Awards Ceremony: 6:30 PM

Admission:
$15 Members | $30 Non-Members

Tickets available for pre-purchase at the museum and at the door.

The 66th Anniversary Dinner
Rustica Eatery & Tavern

• Social Hour: 7:00 PM

• Dinner Served: 7:30 PM

Limited seating. Reservations required.

Cost: $50 per person plus tax, tip, and beverages, paid at Rustica Eatery & Tavern.

Friday, June 19, 2026

The Midwestern Luncheon (at The Rourke Tavern)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

• Social Hour: 11:00 AM

• Luncheon Served: 11:30 AM

Very limited seating. Reservations required.

Cost: $45 per person, prepaid through the reservation form.

For reservations and additional information, contact The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum.

FEE: Free

Threads of Offering | Thương Hoài Trần

June 27, 2026 – January 24, 2027 | The Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium & Xcel Energy Gallery at Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

Threads of Offering presents the work of interdisciplinary Vietnamese American artist Thương Hoài Trần, whose creative practice explores identity, family history, displacement, memory, and diasporic connection through processes of weaving and unweaving.

Bringing together two major bodies of work — Ông Bà and Made in Vietnam — the exhibition examines the emotional and cultural complexities of immigration, generational disconnect, and labor. In Ông Bà, Vietnamese for “grandparents,” Hoài Trần creates monumental woven portraits honoring their family members. Each strand of yarn is hand dyed before being woven into large-scale portraits and partially unraveled, symbolizing fragmented memories, unspoken histories, and complicated familial relationships. Standing between seven and eight feet tall, the works evoke the presence of ancestors towering over viewers in the Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium.

Displayed in the Xcel Energy Gallery, Made in Vietnam features garments labeled “Made in Vietnam” that the artist collected, altered, and investigated through various material interventions. One featured work documents Hoài Trần painstakingly disassembling garments thread by thread over more than 24 hours, condensed into a one-minute video critiquing the hidden labor and exploitation embedded within fast fashion production. The work also functions as a self-portrait reflecting on diasporic identity and cultural inheritance.

Born in Tây Ninh, Vietnam and raised in Emporia, Kansas, Thương Hoài Trần holds degrees from Emporia State University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Their work has been exhibited nationally at institutions including the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, The Center for Craft, and the Studios at MASS MoCA.

Gallery admission is free every day of the week.

Generous support is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program; the North Dakota Council on the Arts; the Arts Partnership; the McKnight Foundation; The FUNd at Plains Art Museum; Giving Hearts Day donors; Spring Gala sponsors; and Plains Art Museum members.

FEE: Museum Admission

Americana: Objects that Reflect Us

July 4, 2026–January 3, 2027

Explore 250 years of American history through the stories told by everyday objects in Americana: Objects that Reflect Us. This exhibition examines how Americans have understood their nation, communities, and identities through themes of democracy, conflict, opportunity, belonging, and culture.

Featuring artifacts that reflect the evolving American experience, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how ordinary people have helped shape the nation's history and culture over the past two and a half centuries.

This exhibition was made possible through a donation from Stenerson Lumber of Moorhead and the generous support of museum members.

Location:
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
Hjemkomst Center
202 1st Avenue North
Moorhead, MN 56560

FEE: Free

Kirk Williams: Solo Exhibition – Original Pastels

July 1–September 11, 2026 | WholeHeart Collective, Fergus Falls, MN

WholeHeart Collective presents a special solo exhibition celebrating the life and work of Kirk Williams, one of Fergus Falls' most beloved artists. The exhibition features an exceptional collection of original pastels, drawings, and prints, including many original pastel works that have rarely—if ever—been exhibited publicly.

Curated by Naomi RaMona Schliesman in collaboration with Hattie Tysver, Kirk Williams' stepdaughter, the exhibition highlights the breadth of Williams' artistic vision through works that celebrate beauty, imagination, nature, and storytelling. Original artwork will also be available for purchase.

Join the community for a Public Reception on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30–7:00 PM, featuring refreshments, music by Kirk Williams, and an opportunity to celebrate the artist's enduring legacy through stories, memories, and his remarkable body of work.

Whether you're familiar with Kirk Williams' art or discovering it for the first time, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the work of an artist whose creativity continues to inspire the Fergus Falls community.

Location:
WholeHeart Collective
210 W Cavour Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

FEE: Free

LRAC Guest Juror Exhibition – Anne Meyer

July 13 – September 15, 2026 | Lake Region Arts Council, Fergus Falls, MN

Lake Region Arts Council is pleased to present the 2026 Guest Juror Exhibition featuring the work of multidisciplinary artist Anne Meyer of St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Meyer's practice bridges studio work, public art, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Minnesota–Morris with a B.A. in Studio Art, she completed an apprenticeship at Saint John’s Pottery under master ceramicist Richard Bresnahan. Her career has included public murals, outdoor sculpture commissions, artist residencies, educational programming, and collaborative community-based projects throughout Minnesota and beyond.

As Guest Juror for the 2026 LRAC Guest Juror Exhibition, Meyer brings a thoughtful and inclusive perspective rooted in artistic excellence, mentorship, and the transformative power of community-centered art.

Closing Reception & Guest Juror Talk:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Reception: 5:00–6:30 PM
Guest Juror Talk: 5:30 PM

Location:
Lake Region Arts Council
133 South Mill Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

FEE: Free to Apply

Call for Artists:
Exhibition Proposals – Carnegie Art Center

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026

The Carnegie Art Center in Mankato is accepting exhibition proposals from Minnesota-based individual artists and collaborative artist groups working in all visual art media.

Open to both emerging and established artists, the Carnegie Art Center welcomes proposals for exhibitions in its three galleries within the historic Carnegie building, as well as satellite exhibition spaces throughout the Mankato community.

As part of its mission to support living, working artists, the Carnegie Art Center is especially interested in proposals from artists representing a broad range of ethnicities, cultural perspectives, and underrepresented communities.

Exhibition proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Carnegie Art Center Gallery Committee, with exhibition schedules typically finalized each November. Selected artists will be contacted directly to discuss exhibition opportunities.

FEE: Free | Call for Artists

Emerging Artist Exhibition Opportunity

Submissions Accepted Now

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Continental Divide Brew Pub invite emerging artists from rural Minnesota to submit artwork for exhibition and sale at the Continental Divide.

This opportunity is designed to help artists expand their audience, build their exhibition experience, connect with fellow creatives, and become part of a growing regional arts community. Artists are encouraged to submit samples of original artwork along with a brief exhibition proposal for consideration.

To Apply:
Submit artwork samples and a brief exhibition proposal to:

• Megan Shirley-Ross, Artistic Director: megan@kulcher.org

• Cyrus Bickell, General Manager: cyrus@cdbpnym.com

Continental Divide Brew Pub
32 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: $25 Booth Fee

Call for Vendors: Black Antler Night Faire

Vendor Applications Now Open

Artists, makers, energy readers, and creative businesses are invited to apply as vendors for the 3rd Annual Black Antler Night Faire on Friday, October 9, 2026, in downtown New York Mills.

The event features a festive evening market celebrating art, creativity, and the mysterious spirit of the season. Indoor booth spaces (approximately 6' × 6') and outdoor booth spaces (10' × 10') are available for $25 each on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors are responsible for providing their own display materials.

To apply or learn more, contact:

• Emily: emily@kulcher.org

• Cyrus: cyrus@cdbpnym.com

Event Location:
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center & Main Avenue
24 North Main Avenue
New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: Free

Clear as Mud | Annie Lee-Zimerle and Brian Zimerle

August 1 – November 29, 2026 | Starion Bank Gallery at Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

Clear as Mud brings together the work of Annie Lee-Zimerle and Brian Zimerle, two artists whose practices explore memory, materiality, and the quiet complexities of everyday life while reconsidering the promises and contradictions of the American Dream.

Drawing from backgrounds in printmaking, book arts, painting, drawing, and ceramics, the artists create works that reflect on domesticity, cultural mundanity, memory, and transformation. Annie Lee-Zimerle’s narrative-driven pieces examine her experiences growing up between South Korea and the American Midwest, while Brian Zimerle’s sculptural ceramics investigate the fragility of meaning through replicated objects shaped by history and material change. Together, their work invites viewers to consider what is preserved, altered, or lost over time, offering a layered meditation on belonging, cultural inheritance, and collective identity.

Annie Lee-Zimerle received her BFA and MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is held in numerous public and private collections. Brian Zimerle holds an MFA in Ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art and has exhibited nationally while collaborating with archaeologists and institutions on historically informed ceramic recreations.

Gallery admission is free every day of the week.

Generous support is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program; the North Dakota Council on the Arts; the Arts Partnership; the McKnight Foundation; The FUNd at Plains Art Museum; Giving Hearts Day donors; Spring Gala sponsors; and Plains Art Museum members.

FEE: No submission fee

Call for Artists: Art Ghoullery IX – Nine Lives to Live

Submission Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum invites artists to submit work for Art Ghoullery IX: Nine Lives to Live, the ninth edition of its annual exhibition celebrating frightening, fantastical, and whimsical art for the Halloween season.

This year's exhibition explores themes of recursion, reanimation, rebirth, and reincarnation. Artists are encouraged to consider repetition, cycles, second chances, returning from the unknown, and other real or imagined interpretations of the theme. Work may be creepy, kooky, mysterious, or spooky, but should remain approximately PG-13 or under and retain a sense of whimsy and connection to the theme.

Artists may submit up to three works in any medium for consideration. This is a juried exhibition, and selected artists will be notified by Monday, September 14. Accepted artwork must arrive at The Rourke by Saturday, September 26.

All exhibited artwork will be available for sale, with a 40% gallery commission. Works should preferably not exceed 36 inches in any dimension and must arrive ready for installation.

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: September 11, 2026
Acceptance Notification: September 14, 2026
Accepted Artwork Due: September 26, 2026
Exhibition: October 2–November 1, 2026
Masquerade Reception & Awards: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location:
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
521 Main Avenue
Moorhead, MN 56560

FEE: Free

The Blind Mind: Artwork by Dawn Rossbach

August 4–September 19, 2026

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center presents The Blind Mind, a solo exhibition by Minnesota artist Dawn Rossbach exploring creativity through the lens of aphantasia—a neurological condition in which a person is unable to voluntarily visualize mental images.

Developed with support from a Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals Grant, the exhibition features more than 30 original paintings, diptychs, and "memory apparitions" that investigate memory, observation, and artistic creation without mental imagery. Through these compelling works, Rossbach invites visitors to reconsider assumptions about the creative process while increasing awareness of the diverse ways people experience and interpret the world.

A free Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 1:00–3:00 PM, offering an opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about the exhibition, and enjoy light refreshments.

Gallery Hours:

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

• Friday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Please note: The gallery remains open during building construction. Visitors should use the accessible back entrance.

Location:
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
24 North Main Avenue
New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: Free

Rural Art Juried Exhibition

August 4–September 26, 2026

The Red Door Art Gallery presents the 2026 Rural Art Juried Exhibition, a regional exhibition celebrating the beauty, history, and culture of rural and agricultural life. Featuring work by artists from across the region, the exhibition showcases a wide variety of media, including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, wood carving, pottery, and fiber art inspired by rural landscapes, farms, wildlife, agriculture, and country living.

This year's exhibition is juried by Kent Estey, with awards recognizing outstanding artistic achievement, including Best of Show, category awards, Merit Award, and Viewer's Choice.

Visitors are invited to attend the Artists' Reception & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 10, from 5:00–7:00 PM, where they can meet participating artists, view the exhibition, and celebrate this year's award recipients.

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery & Museum
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND 58075

More Information:
(701) 591-1010
director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com
www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: $50 Booth Fee + 15% Commission on Sales | Application Required

Call for Artists & Vendors – Hidden Gallery Art Show

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The Hidden Gallery is seeking artists and vendors ages 21+ to participate in the upcoming Hidden Gallery Art Show, a community event designed to showcase and celebrate local creative talent.

Participating artists will have the opportunity to display and sell their work, meet visitors and potential customers, connect with fellow artists, and take part in a welcoming day centered around creativity and community.

Organizers will thoughtfully arrange the exhibition to give each participating artist an opportunity to showcase their work. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available for participating artists throughout the event, along with a dedicated Artist Lounge for taking breaks, recharging, and connecting with other artists.

An outdoor canopy area will also be available for artists and guests to relax and socialize. Artists are encouraged to engage with visitors throughout the day, sharing their creative process and the stories behind their work.

Booth Fee: $50 + 15% commission on sales
Eligibility: Artists and attendees must be 21+
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 12:00–7:00 PM
Location: The Hidden Gallery, 2520 20th Ave S, Suite A, Moorhead, MN
Questions: 218-329-5928

The event is sponsored by Unwind Dispensary.

FEE: Free

Life Drawing – Open Studio

Fridays | 10:00–11:30 AM

Artists of all experience levels are invited to Life Drawing – Open Studio at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes.

Life drawing, also known as figure or gesture drawing, focuses on drawing the human form in a variety of poses and levels of detail. These informal Friday morning sessions offer an opportunity to practice your skills, connect with other artists, and learn alongside Artist Facilitators from the Holmes Artist Collective.

Bring your own art supplies. All mediums and experience levels are welcome. No registration is required.

When: Fridays, 10:00–11:30 AM
Location: Holmes Art Cellar, located in the basement of the Historic Holmes Theatre
806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Free and open to all. No registration required.

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

FEE: Free

Jenny Junker: Somewhere Between Then and Whatever

Exhibition Dates: August 14–September 27, 2026

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum presents Somewhere Between Then and Whatever, a solo exhibition by Fargo–Moorhead printmaker Jenny Junker in the Katherine Kilbourne Burgum and Gustavian Galleries.

Originally from Mandan, North Dakota, Junker creates hand-pulled screen prints under the name Yellow Chair Press. Each layer of her prints is hand-drawn and printed in small editions, drawing inspiration from everyday observations, memories, humor, and nostalgia.

In Somewhere Between Then and Whatever, Junker explores the space between memory and imagination through whimsical, thought-provoking imagery. The exhibition invites viewers to bring their own experiences and interpretations to the work while celebrating the joy of creativity, play, and making art for its own sake.

Public Opening Reception:
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Artist Gallery Talk: 2:00 PM

Location:
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
521 Main Avenue
Moorhead, MN

FEE: Red Door Art Gallery Membership Required | 30% Commission on Sales

Bold and Playful | Call for Art

Exhibition Dates: September 29–October 31, 2026

The Red Door Art Gallery in Wahpeton presents Bold and Playful, an exhibition featuring vibrant, exciting, and whimsical works by regional artists.

Artists are invited to explore the theme through subject matter, color, or both. The exhibition may include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, textiles, and other creative media.

Participating artists must currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or have a hometown or other local connection to Wahpeton, ND, or Breckenridge, MN. All exhibiting artists must be members of the Red Door Art Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: September 29–October 31, 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday, October 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Submission Deadline: September 19, 2026
Artwork Arrival Deadline: September 26, 2026

Artists may submit approximately 3–5 works or up to 10 feet of wall space. All artwork must be available for sale, with a 30% gallery commission included in the listed price. Preference will be given to work that has not previously been exhibited at Red Door Art Gallery.

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND

To Submit: Send images and descriptions of proposed work to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com.

Questions: 701-591-1010 | director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free

Between Two Continents | Kar-Keat Chong & Night Shift | Erika Frikken + Jess Torgerson

September 1–October 24, 2026

Kaddatz Galleries welcomes two new exhibitions this fall, featuring the work of Kar-Keat Chong in the Charles Beck Gallery and collaborating artists Erika Frikken and Jess Torgerson in Studio K.

Charles Beck Gallery: Between Two Continents | Kar-Keat Chong

Between Two Continents brings together work by Kar-Keat Chong reflecting his experiences, influences, and connections across cultures and continents.

Studio K: Night Shift | Erika Frikken & Jess Torgerson

Collaborating artists Erika Frikken and Jess Torgerson present Night Shift, an exhibition inspired by bats, liminal spaces, and the ways we navigate through darkness.

Exhibition Dates: September 1–October 24, 2026

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Location:
Kaddatz Galleries
111 W. Lincoln Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

The exhibitions are free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.

Thank you to Naomi RaMona Schliesman Artistry and Consulting for sponsoring these exhibitions.

FEE: Free; fees may apply for art classes

Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival

September 10–12, 2026

The Red Door Art Gallery presents the Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival, a three-day celebration of visual art featuring exhibitions, artist demonstrations, film, hands-on art experiences, artist vendors, and more in downtown Wahpeton.

The festival begins Thursday evening with the Rural Art Juried Exhibition Reception & Awards, continues Friday with opportunities to experience artists at work and an Art21 film screening, and culminates Saturday with the Fine Arts Festival featuring artist booths, art demonstrations, classes, food vendors, entertainment, and affordable original art.

Thursday, September 10
5:00–7:00 PM — Rural Art Juried Exhibition Reception & Awards
Celebrate the 2026 Rural Art Juried Exhibition and participating artists during a public reception and awards presentation with juror Kent Estey.

Friday, September 11
2:00–4:40 PM — Ellen Diederich Painting Demonstration
Meet artist Ellen Diederich and watch her creative process firsthand. Visitors are welcome to stop in, ask questions, learn painting tips and techniques, or simply watch the artist at work. Free and open to the public; no reservations required.

5:30 PM — Art21 Screening: Human Nature
Explore the relationship between people, society, and the natural world through the work of artists Lenka Clayton, Josh Kline, Delcy Morelos, and Sin Wai Kin. Snacks will be served. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Fine Arts Festival
Saturday's festivities include:

• Artist booths at Red Door Art Gallery and Heritage Square

• Art demonstrations

• Art classes

• Food vendors

• Entertainment

• A special $25 & Under Art Booth

• Air-Dry Clay Gnome Class with Deb Boyer

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery & Heritage Square
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND

More Information:
Red Door Art Gallery
701-591-1010

FEE: Exhibition Free | Collectors’ Preview Ticketed ($20 at the door)

2026 Prairie Lakes Plein Air
Competition, Exhibition & Sale

September 26–October 24, 2026

See Otter Tail County through the eyes of plein air painters during the 2026 Prairie Lakes Plein Air Competition Exhibition & Sale at Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake.

Throughout the summer, approximately three dozen outdoor painters have explored, discovered, and interpreted scenes across Otter Tail County as part of the 2026 Prairie Lakes Plein Air Festival. Their freshly created works will be brought together for this special fall exhibition featuring plein air artists from throughout the Midwest.

Visitors are invited to explore and purchase original paintings capturing the landscapes, communities, and character of Otter Tail County at the height of the fall season.

The exhibition begins with a special Collectors’ Preview Reception and Award Ceremony on Friday, September 25, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This ticketed art-lovers’ social offers an early opportunity to view the competition artwork before the exhibition opens to the general public. Grand Prize winners will be announced by this year’s judge, oil and pastel painter Michelle Combs.

Collectors’ Preview Reception & Award Ceremony: Friday, September 25 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Preview Admission: Advance tickets available | $20 per person at the door
Competition Exhibition & Sale: September 26–October 24, 2026

Location:
Art of the Lakes Gallery
108 Lake Avenue S
Battle Lake, MN

The Competition Exhibition & Sale is free and open to the public.