Prairie Ronde Recognized for the Art of Place-Making

June 9, 2026

Led by John Kern, the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency has become a cultural force in the Village of Vicksburg. Each year, 12 artists arrive to find inspiration in The Mill’s vast building and history-laden spaces, producing art in a wide range of mediums. Every artist leaves having created inspiring work and learned the charm of Vicksburg and what’s to come.


In this Encore article, four recent residents were spotlighted, sharing how The Mill and the Village inspired their work.