Prairie Fusion Arts and Entertainment is feeling the effects of the pandemic.

The non-profit is desperate for funds due to government regulations shutting the facility.

Executive director Stefanie McKim talks about how operations have changed.

"Our facility sat completely empty, void of any artwork or any signs of life for two whole months. This is a challenge in itself on a good day for a non-profit, but for us, this is heading right into our fundraising and busy season. Our income structure here at Prairie Fusion Arts and Entertainments solely rely on workshops, class enrollment, ticket sales, and rentals."

All Prairie Fusion staff were temporarily laid off because of the closure. The gallery hopes that the public will step up and support the organization so it can come back stronger than ever.

McKim notes that Prairie Fusion is working diligently on restoring and finishing off some of the temporarily suspended programs.

"We are finishing off our dance program, and giving them a recital. It will be a different recital than it has ever been before sticking to guidelines, but we want to give our students that happy ending."

Prairie Fusion has been forced to cancel its gala in May, however, the organization has set up a substitute for its art auction, and will offer three different levels of paintings to businesses who purchase a package similar to gala pricing.

All paintings will be handcrafted by Prairie Fusion's very own Lee Beaton.

McKim says Prairie Fusion needs the public to step up.

"We need your support right now, whether that be following our Facebook Page and liking our posts to help boost our numbers there, or if there's any way anybody could make a donation or sponsor a program, that's always appreciated."

You can find the link to Prairie Fusion's Facebook page here.