PFAE Member Show and Sale
PFAE is excited to once again offer our members a chance to showcase their artwork in the Portage Mutual Gallery.
December 7 to December 22, 2026 will the our PFAE Members Exhibition.
Amateurs, first-timers and more-seasoned artists are welcome! Artists are invited to enter up to two pieces, created in the last three years. All pieces must be original work, which have never been exhibited at Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment.
Entry Fee - Must have a current PFAE Membership (Family, Adult or Artist). If you don’t have one you can purchase it here through our website. For a limited time a 50% discount will automatically be applied on all new memberships at checkout. If you are not sure about the status of your membership, please reach out to us via email to info@prairiefusion.ca or call and we can confirm your status.
Registration Deadline - Friday, November 13, 2026. Please include a photo of your artwork for promotional purposes.
Artwork Drop-off Dates - December 1 and 2, 2026.
*All delivered artwork must be clearly labelled on both the packaging as well as the artwork. Please include the artist name, phone number, email address, title of piece, medium, size, date completed, and price.
HANGING INSTRUCTIONS - In our gallery, all pictures are hung on chains, and in order to have the art work hang properly, adjustments have to be made. Two chains are needed to hang each selection of work. If you need guidance on making your work hangable, please contact us.
Wooden Frames - Additional eyes must be placed on the back of the frame, 2 inches down from the top corners. We use “S” hooks to fasten pictures to the chains.
Metal Frames - Please adjust wire mounts to the highest position on the back of the frame.
**Please have work prepared and ready to hang prior to its arrival.
Opening reception will be announced once it is confirmed. This is a great opportunity for artists and community members to showcase and sell their artwork in a professional setting.
You can download a copy of the registration form here or drop by during our regular hours and pick up a copy.
All proceeds from art sales go to supporting PFAE.
Call for Entry - 2027-2028 Art Exhibition Season
PDF: Call for Entry - 2027-2028 Art Exhibition Season
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment (Prairie Fusion) is a rich and vibrant centre of the arts situated in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. We have a mandate to provide exposure to and education in the arts; stimulate and develop projects and activities in the arts; and promote public interest and understanding of the arts.
Prairie Fusion is now accepting proposals for our 2027-2028 Gallery Exhibitions. All artists and artist groups are invited to submit entries of their work for exhibition in our galleries. The deadline for this Call for Entry is December 16, 2025.
In order to be considered by the Exhibition Committee, exhibition proposals must:
Contain original work by the artist or artist group that has never been exhibited in the Prairie Fusion Main Gallery.
Be submitted by December 16, 2025:
Include the following when completing the submission form below:
Brief artist’s statement (max 300 words).
Artist’s resume or curriculum vitae (max 2 pages).
Artist’s most recent biography (background information for promotional purposes).
Brief exhibit synopsis that includes a description of the work, the exhibit title and the number of exhibit pieces.
Excellent quality photographs (in jpeg format) of at least 10 exhibit pieces. All jpegs must be identified with the title of the artwork, clearly depict the respective artwork, numbered, and in the correct order and viewing orientation for easy review.
Descriptive list of the work that includes the title of each art piece, the medium used, the dimensions and the date of the work.
Submitted exhibition proposals are reviewed by Prairie Fusion’s Exhibition Committee and are considered for exhibition in our gallery.
Exhibitions are usually scheduled two years in advance. If awarded an exhibition, all artwork must be ready to install. (See our website for our installation requirements). We encourage sales of art in our exhibitions and will pay a commission of 75% to the artist. The remaining 25% will be used to further our work in Portage la Prairie and the surrounding district.
Please contact Lee Beaton, Manager of Gallery Operations, Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment at: lee@prairiefusion.ca or 204-239-6029 if you have any questions regarding your entry.
Small Space Exhibition
Are you an emerging artist looking to exhibit your artwork for the first time in a professional setting? We have two unique wall spaces that are perfect for those with only a few pieces that they would like to share with the public. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Lee Beaton, Manager of Gallery Operations/Program Coordinator, at lee@prairiefusion.ca or 204-239-6029.
Submission Form
Installation Requirements
Prairie Fusion uses a standard hanging-chain system for most two-dimensional artworks. A minimum of two (2) gallery chains will be used for each work of art. Three-dimensional and/or sculptural works will be secured in exhibit cases or displayed on the gallery floor with stanchions.
Wooden Frames
Two (2) eyelet screws, straphangers or D-rings must be installed on the back of the frame (left and right), 2 inches from the top corners. We use S-hooks to fasten pictures to the chains.
Metal Frames
Please adjust wire mounts to the highest position on the back of the frame. Please have work prepared and ready to install prior to its arrival. Artwork that is not ready for installation may not be included in the exhibition.
Note: If awarded an exhibition, all artwork must be ready to install according to Prairie Fusion’s Installation Requirements.
