Prairie Arts Center
Home of the Historic Federal Building in North Platte, Nebraska.
Connecting our Community
Through Arts
The Prairie Arts Center is a nonprofit rooted in the rich history of the downtown Canteen District in North Platte. Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, it reflects the area’s cultural heritage while continuing to evolve as a creative hub.
Today, PAC provides opportunities for artistic expression through exhibits, classes, concerts, and community events. Discover how it all began and learn more about its story.
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HISTORY
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE ARTS CENTER
The Prairie Arts Center is housed in a historic 1913 federal building that once served as a post office before being reimagined as a space for the arts. In 2008, the building was acquired and began an ongoing restoration through community support and volunteer efforts, transforming it into a vibrant creative hub that continues to preserve its rich architectural and cultural legacy.
Tranquility in the Familiar by Daniel Garringer
Tranquility in the Familiar brings together a collection of smaller landscape paintings by Nebraska artist Daniel Garringer, offering an intimate look at the places, moments, and familiar scenes that inspire his work. Displayed together as a collection of approximately 20 paintings, the works invite viewers to slow down and find beauty in the everyday landscapes that surround us.
Garringer’s connection to Nebraska’s rural landscape has been a consistent influence on his artistic style. His work often draws on shared experiences and familiar imagery, encouraging viewers to linger with each piece and discover their own meaning within it.
A lifelong Nebraska resident and former art educator, Garringer now works as a full-time studio artist from his home studio and gallery northwest of Kearney.
Do You Hear What I See? By Daniel Garringer
Featured at the Prairie Arts Center, Do You Hear What I See? showcases the work of Nebraska artist Daniel Garringer, whose paintings and drawings draw from his connection to rural life and shared human experiences. Garringer often manipulates imagery to invite viewers to pause, look deeper, and discover the underlying themes within each piece.
Among the featured works is Frayed, a piece that reflects Garringer’s thoughtful approach to imagery and interpretation. A lifelong Nebraska resident and longtime art educator, Garringer now works as a full-time studio artist from his home studio and gallery northwest of Kearney. His work has received recognition in exhibitions throughout Nebraska and across the Midwest.
In the Galleries
Cigars Under the Stars 2026Thu, Sep 17
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