CALL FOR ARTISTS
43rd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show
The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is excited to announce the 43nd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show will be held October 25-27, at The Dahl Arts Center in downtown Rapid City. In collaboration with the Dahl Arts Center and Prairie Edge we are thrilled to move this year’s show West River where we anticipate a warm welcome from the vibrant arts community. To be considered for the 2024 show, please complete the attached questionnaire and return it to CWS no later than August 31, 2024.
As a signature program of the Center for Western Studies, this show and sale is designed to educate the public about the cultural importance and variety of regional art and artists. As the largest and longest running show of its kind in the region, it functions as part of the Center’s Art Program and Educational Exhibits emphasis, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The show is a gift from the Center for Western Studies and its supporters to the artists and collectors of the Northern Plains. All staff time necessary to prepare, market, and conduct the show is underwritten by the Center’s operations budget and endowment. The Center does not take a commission on any artist’s sales.
The Center for Western Studies offers CASH AWARDS in the following categories: Two-Dimensional Best of Show ($200 first place and $100 second place) and Three-Dimensional Best of Show ($200 first place and $100 second place).
Our patrons expect high quality and a variety of artwork at this show. Artists are asked to have a minimum of five original pieces for show and sale. Please feel free to copy the enclosed questionnaire and pass it along to fellow artists who may not be on our mailing list.
If you have any questions or want more information, please call me at (605) 274-4005 or e-mail me at kamryn.miller@augie.edu. More information and a copy of the questionnaire can be found on our website at www.augie/cws. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kamryn Miller, Education Assistant
