Activities

Porch Portraits - "Illuminating Connections"

From the early days of the pandemic in March, 2020 to the close of the calendar year, Prairie Arts Center offered to take Porch Portraits for anyone in Stillwater interested in helping us capture this very unique moment in our personal and shared histories. The concept was simple: for a few minutes at a set time, everyone in a household gathered on the porch (or deck, stoop, community yard, etc.) and one of our photographers took photographic portraits from a safe distance. Our aim was very simple- to document, memorialize, and capture our community during an unprecedented time. We were very aware of being a part of history and wanted to do what we could to remember and celebrate the resilience of Stillwater and its citizens. The images taken comprise our virtual Porch Portraits gallery.

Porch POP UP Shops

The Porch POP UPs are a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and artisans while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the Prairie Arts Center and the Stillwater Farmer's Market. With up to four talented creators showcasing their work on our front porch, visitors can explore a diverse range of unique items from 8am to 1pm. Additionally, our FREE Community Art Studio project will be running inside, welcoming everyone to unleash their creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.

Holiday Pop Up Art Shops

Experience a day of art and seasonal festivities with us! Come and enjoy up to 25 different art forms in all mediums during our Holiday POP UP Art Shops. Inside the Prairie Arts Center, we will have a free printmaking project that is suitable for all ages to enjoy. Plus, indulge in some delicious holiday treats, including hot chocolate, courtesy of Good Little Eater. Don't forget to bring your furry friend along to participate in making a paw print ornament with the Humane Society of Stillwater. All proceeds from the ornaments will be donated to the Humane Society.

Call for Artists -

Calling all artists! Our next POP UP Art Shops will be October 7th and Holiday POP UP Dec 2nd . Both POP UP Art Shops will be outside and we hope to have Good Little Eater and Red Barn Coffee join us. We will be offering a Free Making Activity as usual. You can start to sign up today!

Art Partners

Prairie Arts Center is committed to developing and supporting interest in and exploration of the visual arts. As a part of that commitment, we offer students aged 13 and older the opportunity to partner with a working artist in our community for instruction and guidance here at the center. If you or your child have an interest or talent in a particular medium, we can help find a mentor that is knowledgable and skilled in that same medium. This includes drawing, painting, ceramics, printing, digital photography, fiber arts, and graphic design. To begin, we offer an Introductory Art Partner Package to establish rapport and basic skills. After that class is completed, students can return for study as they wish. Scheduling would be contingent on artist and student availability.

Put Your Art On It! Spring 2021

This spring, we are opening up our “Put Your Art On It!” t-shirt design competition to ALL ages. There will be one youth (ages 4-18) design chosen, and one adult design. We are also asking participants to submit designs that express their answer to WHAT DOES ART MEAN TO YOU? The two selected designs will be printed on t-shirts at the Prairie Arts Center printmaking studio. The winners will receive three complimentary t-shirts and the chance to see their artwork walking around Stillwater! The proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will go to our scholarship fund, helping students in need attend classes and camps at a discounted rate. See submission details below.

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