*Dawson: SMAC Celebration of Arts & Artists

Plan to attend ~ Save the Date

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council 2026 Annual Celebration 

~Showcasing Lac qui Parle County~

~No tickets required • All are Welcome~

You are invited to join us in celebration of the arts and artists of our 18 county & two 2 sovereign nations of our region:

Saturday, September 26, 2026

2 Locations:

Madison Mercantile & the Prairie Arts Center

*This year’s event is a free-will donation to cover food costs*

~Schedule of Events~

• 4:30 pm SMAC Social Hour & Networking at Madison Mercantile

Address: 601 1st St, Madison

• With heavy appetizers, cash bar and desserts; Catering by LqP Kitchen!
• Explore the gallery and gift shop at the Merc including Lac qui Parle artists:

  • Deb Meyer 
  • Doug Peterson
  • Mary Boylan
  • Jordan Marrero
  • Joyce Meyer 
  • Kathi Marihart 
  • and more!

• 5:30 pm SMAC Annual Meeting on the Madison Mercantile stage

• 6:00 pm Performances at the Prairie Arts Center:

Address: 506 6th St, Madison

• Lac qui Parle Players
• Dawson-Boyd Arts Association
• Local Musicians and Poets

•7:00 pm “Spirit of the Region” Raffle Winners Announced

(event closes afterward)

“Spirit of the Region” Raffle

$10 raffle ticket is chance to win a basket of art & specialty goods made in the SW MN Region. Tickets sold in advance and at event. Tickets can be bought through the SMAC office (509 West Main St downtown Marshall) or through your county board representative. SMAC Board Representatives

*Need not be present to win*

*Must be 21 to purchase*

Special thanks for Lac qui Parle Board Member Kris Shelstad for her help organizing this year’s event!

Learn more: https://swmnarts.org/annualceleb/