​July Gallery
​Animal House
​Open Show

Sometimes our best friends are not humans. 
This gallery is dedicated to our furry friends who grant us joy! 
This gallery is in conjunction with Pawsitive Partners - Paws On the Platte! See the a community of creativity with these dogs for the first week and a half in our gallery! The dogs will go to auction July 23rd at PALS, all proceeds go to the non-profit Pawsitive Partners. 
"Animal House" runs through the month of July.
Hours are 11 am- 4 pm Tuesday- Saturday
Free Admission.

Focus Gallery
​Hana Brock

Hana Brock is a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is from Lexington, NE. She is studying to receive her Bachelor of Studio Art Degree.
Her beautiful style is a direct reflection of the traditional technique of
​"Trompe l' oeil" which defined as a representation of an object to fool the eye due to its attention to detail.
Visit her large breathtaking pieces through the month of July in our Focus Gallery!

RECEPTION:  JULY 23RD 5 PM​​

BEAUTIFUL BUGS...
an infestation of bug art
by Photographic Images
and Dr. Doug Clouarte
​May 2nd-29th

 ARTIST STUDIOS - 

Terry Kingston Photography

KAREN POCHOP 
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EMILY GARRICK - RA PRODUCTIONS

FOCUS GALLERY ARTISTS:
​Sandra Meyer

Virginia Clark
Photography

TED LONG LEGACY ROOM
Step back in time—as you enter the Ted Long Legacy room at the Prairie Arts Center. This room is designed after Long's studio, an old log cabin that his great grandfather homesteaded in the 1800's. North Platte native and nationally known artist, Ted Long (1932-2007),  is recognized as one of the foremost western artists in the country.

Long was energized by his love of the outdoors and the beautiful rustic surroundings of his North Platte studio. He dedicated his life to accurately portraying the legacy of the Old West, before he passed away at his home in 2007.
 
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Long’s work is recognized worldwide and in private collections, galleries, museums and commercial settings. Actor John Wayne purchased Monarch of the Plains, a sculpture that depicts a buffalo attacking a pair of Native Americans on horseback. Wayne had placed a single stipulation on the purchase: Long must deliver it in person to Wayne’s residence in California. In 1987, Long presented President Ronald Reagan with The Last Farewell, a bronze of Buffalo Bill Cody.
 
Long's sketches, oil paintings and bronze sculptures in this room, tell a story about his passion for nature, history and the west.

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We invite you to see for yourself... 
Visit the Ted Long Legacy Room
Take a step back in time
Immerse your senses in the Old West.

UPCOMING GALLERY EXHIBITS

December

• 3RD-28TH  - Competitive—Timber – How do you interpret the word Timber?  OPEN ENTRY Paintings of Trees, wood carvings, photos of falling objects?  All new works will be shown and judged in many medias including paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles and more.  $10 per entry. 
  Entry deadline November 28th.  

January, 2021

• 5th-30th - Ted Long Exhibit - Sponsored by Sandhills Private Banking - North Platte native and nationally known artist, Ted Long (1932-2007),  is recognized as one of the foremost western artists in the country.   Join PAC the month of January to explore a Lifetime of Long's work.  Long was energized by his love of the outdoors and the beautiful rustic surroundings of his North Platte studio. He dedicated his life to accurately portraying the legacy of the Old West, before he passed away at his home in 2007.
   Long’s work is recognized worldwide and in private collections, galleries, museums and commercial settings. Actor John Wayne purchased Monarch of the Plains, a sculpture that depicts a buffalo attacking a pair of Native Americans on horseback. Wayne had placed a single stipulation on the purchase: Long must deliver it in person to Wayne’s residence in California. In 1987, Long presented President Ronald Reagan with The Last Farewell, a bronze of Buffalo Bill Cody.    Long's sketches, oil paintings and bronze sculptures in this room, tell a story about his passion for nature, history and the west.
  While visiting the gallery, check out the Ted Long Legacy room on PAC's 3rd floor.  This room is designed after Long's studio, an old log cabin that his great grandfather homesteaded in the 1800's. North Platte native and nationally known artist, Ted Long (1932-2007),  is recognized as one of the foremost western artists in the country.  We invite you to see for yourself.  Visit the Ted Long Legacy Room.  Take a step back in time. Immerse your senses in the Old West.  Thank you Sandhill's Private Banking

February
2nd-25th - Ron Nordyke, accompanied by Heartland Quilt Guild - · —   “In search of Quilts…”Ron Nordyke—Lifetime Quilts and quilt show with quilts made by Heartland Quilt Guild.  You’ll find some in skies or in rippling streams.  They may be in the landscape or they may be the landscape.  A quilt may become a forested backdrop a barn roof, or just an abstract of shapes and colors.  Some quilts will look real, or you may even find them an alternate reality.  This show is dedicated to all those who spend hours of love, patience and just plain hard work creating quilts of every kind.  Some are made to sell by most are assembled to give warmth and comfort to those they love ad also those with the greatest need.  “A Glorious Omnium-Gatherum”.  These are many of the quilt paintings I have created in the last 18 years.  I have always loved handcrafted things, probably because my family spent so much time making, fixing and creating things.  Also view quilts from local group Heartland Quilt Guild.    Reception:  Feb 6th—Saturday
· Focus Gallery— 2nd - 27th Open Show -For the Love of Art and Our Hearts - Create a piece of art work that speaks to the Love of art and our hearts, go red for women and in celebration of heart month. $5 per entry 
 March

•  2nd - 16th - NPHS area high school invitational art competition - · North Platte High School area high school invitation exhibit
• 18th - 31st - ESU PLU Senior Art Show - · The ESU16 PLC (Professional Learning Community) is in its second year of collaboration between schools and teachers from Midwest Nebraska.  This year, one of the goals of the Art educators involved in this process was to create an opportunity for their senior art students to exhibit together in a gallery setting.  The ESU16 PLC Senior Showcase will feature one piece created by every Senior art student from the participating schools.  Many of these students will be following art as a career path after graduation and are already award winning artists.  The 13 schools represented include: Arthur, Brady, Hershey, Hiannis, Maxwell, McPherson County, Mullen, Paxton, Perkins County, Stapleton, Sutherland, Thedford, Wallace

April

• Main Gallery - 1st - 15th - Platte Painters and Art Guild - · Local artists groups display their works throughout the month.
• Main Gallery - 15th - 30th - MPCC Art Students - This show features pieces from the Drawing I and II, 2-D Design, Life Drawing, Intro to 3-D Design and Painting classes.   The work can be viewed from 11—4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission to the arts center is free and open to the public

May

• 4th-29th - Jenny Raymond Fantasy Textiles—  Jenny creates ensembles & quilts that she describes as “fantasy sewing”.   Jenny is a  quilt artist and former author, speaker, teacher and BERNINA National Artisan . She still loves to quilt but retired from teaching to be a grandma.  Jenny lives in Gothenburg, She is the author of “Creative Techniques for Wearables” & won the 2004 Jewel Pearce Patterson Award to Quilt Expo in The Nederlands.  In 2005, Jenny’s exhibit “Celebrate Holland” was shown at the Houston & Chicago International Quilt Festivals.  She has designed for five Bernina Fashion and three Fairfield Fashion Shows.  and has won many awards nationwide. 
• THE ART OF HIGH TEA - MAY 1ST 1 PM - SPEAKER JENNY RAYMOND
• Focus Gallery— Insects—Miniature bugs and Mexican figurines Oaxacan and Insect art - collection Dr. Doug Cloutre.  Insect Photography by Photographic Images.

June

• 1st - 30th - Nebraskaland Days Competitive Art Show -  Nebraskaland Days competitive Art Show—OPEN Entry   Categories Western, Landscape and Wildlife.  2-D, 3-D, photography  $10 per entry.  Entry deadline May 25th.  Judged Show, Prizes awarded.

July

• 2nd - 31st ·Animal House - Main Gallery - Competitive -   Wild about  your pets?  During this months exhibit—Artists are invited to share their artistic love for their pets, animals or any creature in the wild.  Painting, drawing, photography and sculpture, all media excepted.    EXHIBITION SPECIFICATIONS: Submit only recent, original work, that has an animal theme, and was finished within the last two years and is new to this gallery.  No unfinished canvas edges, protruding nails, staples or saw-tooth hangers. Hanging system must be secure.   Judged show, prizes awarded.  Entry Deadline—June 28th. 

At this Time you will also see the latest Paws on the Platte Sculptures which will be auctioned off at the end of July.  Join us for the opening reception to see both shows Friday July 2nd  5:30-8:00pm.  Cash bar is available.  Please bring a donation for a pet throughout the month.  All supplies will be donated to Pawsitive Partner

August

• 3rd - 28th - Main Gallery—Colors Invitational—This Invitational exhibition  focuses on the spectrum of colors.  Artwork will be accompanied by floral designs in an analogous color scheme.   Both artists will work under Yellows-oranges, Oranges- Reds, Blues-Violets, Greens– Blues.  Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel and create serene and harmonious designs.   Walk the gallery and experience the color wheel.

September

• 1st-30th - Sisters - Main Gallery - · This exhibit features artists and sisters from across the United States.  This show will mix their featured talents in 2-D and 3-D arts, including textiles, ceramics, fiber, wall art and pottery.   The sisters are featured in galleries across the U.S.    Bardbend.com and  https://www.gsweppnerpottery.com/​

October

• · Main Gallery—1st - 31st - Sheldon Statewide Exhibit—Sheldon Statewide is an annual exhibition and outreach program of Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska. As part of a land-grant research institution, Sheldon shares the university’s mission of extending its offerings across the state. Since the program began in 1987, original artworks from Sheldon’s collection have been viewed by more than 363,000 people in twenty-five Nebraska communities. Sponsored by Nebraskaland National Bank and Art Study League of NP

Focus Gallery - 1st - 31st - Halloween inspired Open Show—Artists are asked to help create a feeling of Halloween - can include Tim Burton inspired pieces.  We want drawings, paintings, cartoons, sculptures, costume creations or photographs that will lend a creative twist to this show.     Artwork can be inspired by Halloween or any of Artist/Director Tim Burton's art, movies or books.  Burton created and directed movies such as Beetlejuice, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman and the list goes on.   Submissions are $5 each and open to artists of all ages and experience levels.  Piece must be framed or matted with secure hangers.  Judged show, prizes awarded.  Entry Deadline—September 25th

​​November

• 2nd - 27th - Main Gallery - · Cuba meets America Artist Osmar Reyes—Osmar Reyes was born in San Antonio de los Baños.  He studied at the Juan Pablo Duarte Vocational School of Art.  “Artistically I am focused on developing the sensitivity and aesthetic awareness of people and mine as being and as creator. The development of my work over the years has been based on the constant exercise of drawing and color, this in a well-defined way. From painting I have procured an author's work; I have recreated all genres and worked several trends. I have done it from the purely classical to the modern, in this search process I have managed to specify my own discourse through creation.”

 ​ December

• ​3rd-28th - · Whimsical Wonderland—Open Entries—This light-hearted exhibit will highlight winter, wonder and whimsy with holiday art produced by all ages.  Enter any piece of art that revolves around the holidays and a whimsical wonderland.  Artists are welcome to submit up to three pieces, either alone or as a family unit.  $25 per 3 pieces.  Entry Deadline November 27th.

2022
January

• “Could you still hold my hand?”  -  Tenyoh and Kit Watson
  I used to sing, dance, run, work, laugh, and love. But time has robbed them from me. I can no longer sing or dance.  I am wheelchair-bound.  With a frown on my sagging face.  I have to be fed.  I have to be put to bed.  I cannot even recognize you.  Yet could you still come to hold my hand?
  
  Many of us know someone, who struggle with dementia. It is a universal theme, yet seldom expressed visually.  This collection of paintings and sculpture will show the progression of age and artwork as teacher and student work side by side.  Their works will span 20 years and will narrate how teacher, student and age can influence each artist.