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Enter the PRCA Winter 2008 Drawing Contest:
What gives you winter wonder?

Who can enter? Kids in pre-school through 6th grade

When is the contest? Please turn in your drawing by the end of the school day on Tuesday, November 18th. Bring your family and friends to see your work after the Morris Parade of Lights, 6pm, November 20th ! The drawings will be displayed in our art gallery from November 20th – December 15th.

Where should I turn in my drawing? Bring your completed drawing to the PRCA, downtown Morris. Please include your name, parent name, age, grade in school, and phone number on the back of your drawing.

What should I use to make a drawing? Feel free to use pencils, crayons, colored pencils, or chalk. Suggested paper size is 8 ½ x 11 inches.

What should I draw? Suggestions to spark your creativity include an outdoor winter scene, winter holidays, winter activities, etc.

Are there prizes? Yes! We will have a prize for the top drawing among pre-school and kindergarten kids, 1st and 2nd graders, 3rd and 4th, and 5th and 6th. We will call you if you win!

How do I get my drawing back? You may pick up your drawing at the PRCA beginning December 15th.

Saturday, November 22nd:

One day only! Richard Walker Photography!

On Saturday, November 22nd, noted area photographer Richard Walker will be at PRCA for a one day sale. Please join us from 10:00am -2:00 pm on Saturday to purchase/view work including a new technique, printing on canvas. This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with this wonderful area photographer.

Richard Walker grew up on a farm in Stevens County in west central Minnesota where he developed an interest in the natural world around him. He studied at UMM and from there entered into a career in agricultural production. A few years later he added an aquaculture enterprise. Many of his photographs tell a story that is self evident and in others the title gives you a clue as to the artists intent. You may also find some display a distinctive mood or emotion. To view, go to www.richardwalkerphotos.com.

2 local artists, Della Conroy from Hancock and Clarice Dieter from Chokio, team up for a one day sale. The sale is on Thursday, November 20th at PRCA, 630 Atlantic Ave, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Della is best known for her prairie inspired landscapes in pastel, watercolor, and oil, but she also has a good number of interesting and colorful abstract works in acrylic as well as floral, still life, and collage pieces. (You can check out Della’s link on the PRCA website which is www.prairierenaissance.org.) There will be paintings for everyone’s budget whether you are looking for a series of large artworks for an office or home, or a small gift for a friend. Stop in and view her most recent paintings including oil pastel on black velour, and soft, colorful experimental watercolors on heavy Indian paper.

Clarice, master rosemaler, has won numerous awards in art competitions, including a Blue Ribbon and Best of Show at the Terrace Mill Foundation Art Fair and the Stevens County Fair. She also received a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council to study the Os style of Rosemaling. Her art can be seen in the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Center in Morris, the Scandanvian Shop in Alexandria and the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake.

Visit with these artists, ask questions, enjoy refreshments, watch demonstrations, and it’s FREE!