Step into the heart of NEBRASKALand Days at the Prairie Arts Center's Main Gallery in June. Each year, the Competitive Art Show is a vibrant showcase of artistic talent showcasing a diverse array of works, from captivating landscapes that reflect the state's natural beauty to stunning wildlife pieces and creative interpretations of our Western heritage.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems within Nebraska's art scene and celebrate the artistic spirit of NEBRASKALand Days.

Congratulations to the2026 NEBRASKALand Days Competitive Art Show Winners.

People's Choice - "The Pursuit" Denay Pelster

Best of Show - "Ghost in the Winter" David Dorsey

3D Art

3rd Place - "First Pick" Linda Egle

2nd Place - "Lewis and Clark" Wava Best

1st Place - "Cow Camp" Linda Eglert

Photography  Landscape

3rd Place - "Sunset on the Prairie" Ricki Reason

2nd  Place - “The Grand Descent" Deb Hostick

1st Place—”My Blue Heaven" Terry Kingston

Photography  Wildlife

3rd Place - ”Fishing in the Fog" Deb Hostick

2nd Place - ”Swan-erbration" Deb Hostick

1st Place - ”Catch of the Day" Boni Edwards

Photography  Western

3rd Place - “Retired” Bridget Licking

2nd Place - ”Holding the Edge" Brandy Jamerman

1st Place - “ Brace" Bobby Roshone

2-D  Landscape

3rd Place - ”Nowhereland" Jeffrey Yentes

2nd Place - “Fall on River" Cindy Brader

1st Place - ”Blue and Gold" Yelena Khanevskaya

2-D  Wildlife

3rd Place - ”Godlen Hour Grazing" Cecelia Wonch

2nd Place - ”Prairie Queen" Monica Eby

1st Place - “Tiny at Kit Carson" Victoria Harper

2-D  Western

3rd Place - “Untitled" Jeff Smeltzer

2nd Place - “Jingle Dress" Yelena Khanevskaya

1st Place - ”Crossing the Cheyenne" David Dorsey

Honorable Mentions

1. “The Pursuit"—Denay Pelster

2. “Night Sovereign"—Tim O’Neill

3. “Sandhills Summer Breeze"—Linda Lacy

4. “Dashing Cottonwood"—Julie Brandes

5. “Where the Hills Whisper"—Audrey Powles

6. "Good Loop"—Laura Deaver

7. “Standing Guard"—Katie Berglund

8. “Approaching Storm"—Robert Quimby

9. “Assured"—Darcia Kovarik

10. “Owl Family'—Heather Horn

11. “Spirit of the Plains"—Todd Eby

12. “Nebraska Rooster Pheasant'—Nick Cooper

13. “Who me?" - Lora Wood

14. “ Spirit of the Stallion"—Ashley Murphy

15. “Prairie"—Dede Hill

16. “American Plainsman"—Victoria Harper

17. “Always Singing Your Praise"—Ron Nordyke