Pearson Lakes Art Center

08/28/2026

Registration is OPEN for Fall Youth Art Classes!
Grades K-12th | Classes start September 16.

Register today!

📱Phone: 712-332-7029
🖥 Online: https://www.lakesart.org/youth-classes/

If you would like your child to attend but need financial assistance, please register your child by calling the box office at 712-332-7029.
Financial assistance to all youth classes is available thanks to a generous donation from Gary and Pat Ray. Simply tell the box office your are registering utilizing the Gary and Pat Ray scholarship.

08/27/2026

Casting call for K-8th Graders!

The Tortoise and the Hare is part of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented by The Pearson Lakes Art Center.

Open auditions are for 50-60 student roles, plus 4 assistant directors for K-8th graders. All students are encouraged to audition. Most students rehearse around 4 hours per day.

No advance preparation is necessary, but each student must pre-register.
Registration cost is $25. Before registering your child, please make sure your child is able to attend all required rehearsals and show performances. If more than 60 children audition, not all children auditioning will receive a part. If your child does not receive a role, the $25 registration fee will be refunded.

Register online: https://www.lakesart.org/events/the-tortoise-and-the-hare-auditions/

08/27/2026

Elusive Balance, on view through September 5.
This exhibit brings together fiber, sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media and installation to explore the many realities of motherhood and caregiving.

The exhibition moves beyond the myth of “balance,” celebrating the messy, meaningful and often contradictory experiences of being a caregiver and a creative.

From the group organizers, “This exhibition is not just about the idea of motherhood, it’s about the intersection of creative identity with caregiving, and how those roles inform, frustrate, and inspire one another. There’s power in showing up together."

08/26/2026

Sauvignon Blanc Uncorked!
Join us Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. for a fun, relaxed wine class exploring one of the world’s most popular white wines.

Sip, learn and discover what makes Sauvignon Blanc so unique. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this class is for you!

Register by Sept. 1
📱 Phone: 712-332-7029
🖥 Online: https://plac.easy-ware-ticketing.com/generaladmission/Y3XsamoIahkgTb_LiFhNEw

08/25/2026

You’re invited to join our Plein Air Exhibition and paint alongside featured artist, Karen Cooper. The participation fee includes the opportunity to submit up to five paintings for exhibition.

Works inspired by the Iowa Great Lakes region may be created September 3–9 and must be delivered prior to the exhibition opening. Location dates and times will be provided to artists after registration.The exhibition will open with a reception on Thursday, September 10, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Register by September 2nd.
📱Phone: 712-332-7029
🖥 Online: https://plac.easy-ware-ticketing.com/classRegistration/4jz06FdGShvElrp6ktjI5A

08/25/2026

We’re excited to share what’s taking shape at Pearson Lakes Art Center!

We’ve partnered with the world-renowned team at Nelson Treehouse to create a one-of-a-kind space where art, nature and community come together, right along our Sculpture Trail.

From future programs and events to outdoor experiences, this new addition will offer even more ways to enjoy, learn, grow and create at PLAC.

Thank you to Okoboji Magazine for the story!
For more details visit https://www.lakesart.org/treehouse-studio/

A nationally known treehouse builder is partnering with the Pearson Lakes Art Center on a unique new addition to its Okoboji campus. The planned treehouse will serve as a multiuse space for programs, events and outdoor experiences while adding another destination to the art center’s sculpture trail and wooded grounds.

Read the full story in the comments below.⬇

08/24/2026

Dick Bauman Big Band TONIGHT in Pomerantz Halll from 7-9pm!

We're still here, playing big band jazz at the Pearson Lakes Art Center through Labor Day. You have three more Mondays to catch the band this summer from 7-9 pm. Tickets are still only $10 per person. We're back downstairs in Pomerantz Hall and the dance floor is waiting for you!

08/20/2026

Grammy-winning. Soul-stirring. Unforgettable.
Experience the incredible Ruthie Foster live at the Pearson Lakes Art Center.

From her gospel roots in Texas to a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Ruthie Foster has built a career defined by authenticity, resilience, and a voice that captivates audiences around the world.
Blending blues, gospel, folk, and soul, her powerful performance is filled with heartfelt storytelling, soaring vocals, and unforgettable musicianship.

Get your tickets today and experience Ruthie Foster live at PLAC.
Phone: 712-332-7029
Online: https://plac.easy-ware-ticketing.com/assignedseating/HugUZYcWvZ4-VSBSTDKZpQ

Vacation Okoboji

08/20/2026

Thank you Okoboji Magazine for the fantastic article on the PLAC Sculpture Trail.

Learn more about the scultures here: https://www.lakesart.org/sculpture-trail/

Brochures available inside the art center.

The Pearson Lakes Art Center has expanded its outdoor art offerings with a rotating sculpture trail featuring seven new works and more than 20 permanent sculptures across the property. The trail combines public art, nature and community in a unique outdoor experience at the Iowa Great Lakes.

Read more in the comments below⬇