Call for Artists!
People’s Choice Art Competition with cash prizes
The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA) in Morris, Minn., is looking for artists to compete in the Fall Into Art the Arts Festival art competition — with cash prizes — on Sept. 12, 2026, at East Side Park in Morris.
The theme for the art competition is “CELEBRATING THE PRAIRIE.” We are looking for original THREE-DIMENSIONAL artworks that include prairie motifs, such as nature, flora or fauna, history, or culture.
These could be sculptures in any medium: 3-D artworks in wood, metal, ceramic, fiber, found materials, glass, mosaic, concrete, mixed media; furniture; garden or yard art; planters, bird baths, rain barrels, etc. Be creative and push the boundaries of three-dimensional art! All sizes are accepted. Artworks should have a minimum value of $100. All contest entries will be eligible for cash prizes and a free artist booth.
The Fall Into the Arts Festival is a fundraiser to benefit the PRCA, a local, volunteer arts organization celebrating its 23rd year. Contest entries will be considered donations to the PRCA and will be auctioned off in a live auction following the contest.
How to participate in the Fall Into Art Festival Art Contest
1. Create a 3-D artwork with a prairie motif to enter the contest. All works of art entered in the contest are eligible for $600 in cash prizes, to be awarded by audience voting on the day of the festival. People’s choice awards will be given for 1st ($300), 2nd ($200), and 3rd place ($100.00). All works of art entered in the contest will be considered donations to the PRCA – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – and will be auctioned off in a live auction following the contest. Auction proceeds will benefit the PRCA.
2. Every artist who donates an artwork to the art contest also gets a FREE vendor space to display and/or sell their artwork during the festival.
3. Contest art must be original, have a prairie motif, and be viewable in three dimensions (contest does not include traditional photography, prints, or paintings). 3-D works may be any size and medium.
4. Register your artwork by September 7 by e-mailing prca@prairierenaissance.org. Please include your name, address, phone number, and the value of your artwork. It would be very helpful if you could include a photo of your contest piece. Also indicate if you would like to have a booth to display or sell your artwork.
5. Bring your artwork to Eastside Park, East 7 St., Morris, MN on Saturday, Sept. 12, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This free outdoor art festival runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., and includes live music from two bands, food trucks, local beverages, art vendors, and free art activities for the whole family.
For more information or questions, contact Diane Trew at 320-314-2262, or email her at prca@prairierenaissance.org
PRCA 630 Atlantic Ave., Morris, MN 56267 320-585-5037 •prca@prairierenaissance.org
