AgArts will be hosting its first Local Wonders Potluck dinner to raise money for agricultural art projects. The dinner will be an opportunity for artists to present their ideas and garner votes to earn money to fund their work.

AgArts is looking for any art proposal that embodies its idea of synthesizing agriculture and art, and to promote the Ames arts community.

The potluck will also feature a reading by author Michael Rosmann from his book, “Excellent Joy.”

The potluck will be Saturday at the Montebello Bed and Breakfast Inn at 7:30 p.m. Artists should submit their proposals to the AgArts website at agarts.eserver.org, or bring them straight to the event.