May 07, 2026

Prairie Arts Center Raises More Than $77K During North Platte Giving Day

Posted May 07, 2026 6:31 PM

By Allison Peck

Lewys Carlini presents a $10,000 donation from Eagle Media and the Schmidt Foundation to Holly Carlini, executive director of the Prairie Arts Center, during North Platte Giving Day. Prairie Arts Center raised a total of $77,730 from 34 donors during the community fundraising event.
Lewys Carlini presents a $10,000 donation from Eagle Media and the Schmidt Foundation to Holly Carlini, executive director of the Prairie Arts Center, during North Platte Giving Day. Prairie Arts Center raised a total of $77,730 from 34 donors during the community fundraising event.

The Prairie Arts Center exceeded its Giving Day match goal, raising $77,730 from 34 donors during North Platte Giving Day.

The nonprofit arts organization also received a $10,000 donation from Eagle Media and the Schmidt Foundation as part of the event. Prairie Arts Center had announced a Giving Day match opportunity of up to $75,000, helping drive community support for the organization’s fundraising efforts.

The Prairie Arts Center serves the North Platte area through exhibits, classes, workshops, and community programming focused on promoting the arts and creative opportunities for all ages.

North Platte Giving Day brought together donors from across the community to support local nonprofits and organizations through fundraising and matching campaigns.