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Make a Kumihimo Bracelet with Jenny Nellis

Join us for our next ArtShare class on Saturday, February 25 2023 from 10 am to 3pm.
There will be a break for lunch from Noon to 1pm.
Kumihumo is traditional Japanese braiding. It is the name of the technique and also refers to the resulting braid.
In this class we will learn the basics of Kumihimo and then turn our braids into bracelets. The class fee is $35 and covers all materials needed. Provided materials will include a foam loom, fibers, and findings to complete the bracelet.
Pay online or in store!

630 Atlantic Ave
Morris MN 56267

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Give to the Max Day is November 17, 2022

Every year, supporters like you help make our Give to the Max Day incredibly successful. We hope that you will join us again on November 17th for Give to the Max Day and help us continue to connect our community by supporting local artists and creating spaces to experience the arts in Stevens County.

Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN, a collaborative venture led by Minnesota Community Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place. That initial spark touched off an outpouring of generosity — $14 million in 24 hours. Since then, Give to the Max Day has become Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, raising more than $250 million in its first 13 years. Every year, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for Minnesota causes that are working to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans. Give to the Max Day has become a national model for giving days.

Your donation on Give to the Max Day also may help us receive an additional donation of $1,000. How? Every gift made on GiveMN.org will be entered into an hourly drawing for a $1,000 GiveMN Golden Ticket to be awarded to a nonprofit organization–that could be us! Every little bit counts for us nonprofits, and the bonus drawings GiveMN awards are significant funds that can help us with our programming, operations, and more. We actually won a Golden Ticket in 2020 because a person donated during the Early Giving period leading up to Give to the Max Day, so don’t feel like you have to wait to make your gift! 

If you believe in the work our organization does, and are able to contribute anything towards supporting our mission, be sure to mark your calendar and make your gift on November 17 by visiting GiveMN.org and searching for our organization or clicking the button below! Thank you!

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PRCA Fall ArtShare Series

Our ArtShare classes are back! We have a great lineup of local artist instructors leading this fall’s series of classes. Join us for a great class. No experience necessary.

Fall ArtShare Classes
Second Thursday of the Month
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: PRCA Gallery, Morris, MN

Art Share Class: Dorothy Rosemeier – “Intro to Shibori Textiles & Dying”
Thursday, October 13, 2022
6 to 8 PM
$35
Pay online or in store

Art Share Class: Della Conroy – “Watercolor Leaves”
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6 to 8 PM
$40
Pay online or in store

Art Share Class: Diane Trew – “Zentangle Christmas Ornaments”
Thursday, December 8 , 2022
6 to 8 PM
$30
Pay online or in store

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Coming this Fall: 2nd Prairie Light Film Festival

The 2nd Prairie Light Film Festival
Presented by Morris Theatre and Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance
Friday, September 30 through Thursday, October 6th, 2022

Featuring a selection of local, independent, and international films in a variety of genres.

Film titles include:

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) [Free admission]
Brian and Charles (2022)
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022)
The Long Walk (2019)
Plus, films from regional filmmakers:
2 short films by M.r. Fitzgerald (Hancock) and a discussion with the filmmaker! [Free admission]
Kendra and Beth (2021) by Dean Peterson (Minneapolis)
Animated Short Film series:
The 22nd Annual Animation Show of Shows features 10 animated shorts (click for trailer!)
This 22nd edition comprises 10 animated films — nine recent , along with one restored classic — which deal with both the anxieties and hopes of a world faced with a seemingly endless series of existential crises. All are inventive, their tone ranges from the whimsical to the profound; their techniques, from stop – motion to hand – drawn to computer – aided.

$4 for general admission, and $2 for seniors and children.

Click here to view the full lineup of films!
We hope to see you there!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

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September 24 2022: PRCA Metal Arts Festival, a 20th Anniversary Celebration

In honor of the PRCA’s 20th Anniversary, we’re inviting community members to attend our Metal Arts Festival – the first ever in our region!

PRCA 20th Anniversary Arts Celebration
Metal Arts Festival

September 24, 2022
Noon to 5 p.m.
Stevens County Fairgrounds
Free admission

Join us for a free festival showcasing metal arts created by local people

Donated sculptures from past fundraisers by Jenny Nellis, John Schultz, and Kevin Manney
  • Live Metalworks Auction
  • Silent Art Auction (variety of media)
  • Sculptures
  • Metalware
  • Garden and yard artworks
  • Music, refreshments, food trucks

Help us showcase two decades of arts accomplishments and support the artistry of local welders and metal workers!

The PRCA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our community by creating
spaces to experience the arts in Stevens County, including the operation of Prairie Art & Gifts, our gallery located in Morris, MN.
All proceeds from the Metal Arts Festival will benefit the PRCA and its mission.

Are you a metal worker, artist, or hobbyist interested in being part of this event?
Click here to find out more details about submitting a sculpture!

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Prairie Art Camp 2022!

Explore various art mediums including painting, drawing, visual, and performing arts. Register by June 20 for a $25 discount. Payments can be made at the gallery or purchase/register online here!
Bread ’n Bowls sponsored scholarships are also available thanks to the Office of Community Engagement’s involvement. Many thanks to Morris Lions Club for their sponsorship!

Grades 1-7 Completed
5 Sessions- $175 ($150 before July 25)
Monday-Friday, July 11-15
9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
MAHS FACS/Art Room

Click to view brochure

Click for scholarship application



This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Join us for our Annual Meeting (Time changed!)

May 19, 2022, 5:30 PM

You are invited to join us for our annual meeting in the gallery Thursday, May 19 at 5:30pm. ***Please note the start time has changed***

The PRCA is celebrating its 20th birthday, and we have a lot of exciting news and events coming up in honor of this big year!
We’ll provide a financial update of the organization, take nominations and elect board members and officers, and recap the activities and exhibits that have kept us busy.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and members like you who have assisted us with making it to this huge landmark anniversary for a grassroots arts org like us. Cheers to 20 years!

This meeting is open to the public.
We implore you to invite a friend to join the meeting and become a member!