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Discover Iowa Directory – Arts

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The Ankeny Art Center See what we have to offer in art exhibitions, classes for all ages, a full pottery studio and art events. Visit our website for our location and hours. Phone: 515-965-0940 Website: www.ankenyartcenter.com
6th Annual Artisans Road Trip Artisans from 13 counties in Northwest Iowa will showcase their work, demonstrating a diverse range of disciplines, media, and styles. October 2–4, 2009 Website: www.artisansroadtrip.com
	ARTS ON GRAND ARTS CENTER features exhibit gallery, gallery shop showcasing Midwestern artists, informal “Music in the Gallery” concert series, classes, and workshops. Special events throughout the year. Located in Spencer’s Historic District and Cultural District. 408 N. Grand Ave., Spencer Phone: 712-262-4307 Email: info@artsongrand.org Website: www.artsongrand.org
Blanden Art Museum Located in Historic Oak Hill in Fort Dodge, the art museum contains five galleries exhibiting permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours available. Free admission. Elevator. Gift shop. Location: 920 3rd Ave. S., Fort Dodge Phone: 515-573-2316 Website: www.blanden.org
	CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART Visit the extraordinary world of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Established in 1905, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) houses more than 5,600 works of art spanning many eras—from Roman antiquity to the present. The collection is strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by Grant Wood. Visit us online at www.crma.org.
Cedar Rock (The Walter House) in Independence, IA. Open May–Oct, Tue–Sun. Tour an excellent example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian home genre. Tours begin at 11 am. Groups of six or more should pre-register. Phone: 319-934-3572
Discover the Arts in Charles City Find original works by Old Masters in the Mooney Collection. Enjoy exhibits by regional artists at the Arts Center. View public art along the river. Website: www.charlescitychamber.com
	CHARLES H. MACNIDER ART MUSEUM A north Iowa cultural treasure! Includes a permanent collection of American art, the famous Bill Baird puppets, and an impressive array of ceramics. Changing exhibits, films, classes, events, and museum shop. Hours: Open Tues. & Thurs., 9–9; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 9–5; Sun., 1–5 Location: 303 Second Street SE, Mason City Phone: 641-421-3666 Website: www.macniderart.org
	COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL The 31st annual College Hill Arts Festival, a juried event featuring 75 artists, will be held July 17–18, 2009. Named to Sunshine Artist magazine’s list of “Best Fine Arts & Design Shows” in the United States. Juried exhibits include artwork in such categories as jewelry, sculpture, painting, pastel, ceramics, graphics/printmaking, mixed media, fiber, photography, glass, and wood. Visit www.chaf.cfu.net for more information.
	DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL Iowa’s three-day celebration of the arts returns to downtown Des Moines June 26-28, 2009, featuring 175 talented professional visual artists, along with arts activities, live entertainment, film festival, food, and more. Admission is FREE! Named a Top 10 Art Fair and Festival by AmericanStyle magazine. Website: www.desmoinesartsfestival.org
Des Moines Metro Opera With subscriptions starting at $99 and performances of Tosca, Der Freischütz and The Barber of Seville, ’tis the season for grand opera! Buy tickets online. Phone: 515-961-6221 Website: www.desmoinesmetroopera.org
Des Moines Playhouse@90 Our 90th and best season yet — buy your tickets today! Location: 831 42nd St., Des Moines Phone: 515-277-6261 Website: www.dmplayhouse.com
The Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshops Students experience quality education in a relaxed, camp-like atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to challenge themselves by exploring new methods of their craft. Phone: 712-263-3334 Website: www.donnareed.org
Dorian Summer Music Camps at Luther College, Decorah, IA Instrumental and vocal music, dance and visual arts are featured. Separate sessions for junior and senior high school students. Phone: 563-387-1389 Website: www.music.luther.edu/dorian
	FAIRFIELD’S ART WALK Find cultural, creative energy at the Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, winner of the 2008 State Tourism and Arts award. The Art Walk, a fusion of all types of art and entertainment, is held the first Friday of every month. Over 22 art galleries join over 300 artists, writers, poets, and dancers to highlight Fairfield’s arts and culture. Website: www.TravelFairfieldIowa.com
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Featuring renowned artists such as Itzhak Perlman and Broadway hits like Movin’ Out. Phone: 877-549-SHOW (7469) Website: www.gbpac.org
Glenn Miller Festival Reconnect with the Big Band sound in Clarinda. Hear great bands and meet Glenn Miller fans from around the world. Make it a weekend to remember! Phone: 712-542-2461 Website: www.glennmiller.org
	HENRY W. MYRTLE GALLERY & GIFTS offers a variety of art from around the country. Featured artist is UNI graduate Gary Kelley, a member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He was the creative force behind the murals that are displayed in Barnes & Noble Bookstores across the nation depicting famous writers of the past two centuries. Location: 915 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls Phone: 319-266-0168 Website: www.henrywmyrtle.com
	HURLEY & DANCERS Theatre and Dance Company presents modern dance works that inspire residency work and ongoing collaboration between professional dance, theatre, music and visual artists. Founded in 2001 and based in the heart of the Midwest, Hurley & Dancers shares with audiences the exciting synergy of dance and the complementary arts. Contact Kathleen Hurley at 515-279-5998 or visit the website for a calendar of events: www.hurleydancers.com.
Iowa Book Festival Calling all book lovers: Authors, workshops, children’s activities, street vendors and more; Saturday, May 2, 2009 in downtown Adel Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 515-993-5472 Website: www.partners.adeliowa.org
	KAVANAUGH ART GALLERY Founded in historic Valley Junction 20 years ago by Dan and Carole Kavanaugh, this 10,000-square-foot art gallery offers a wide variety of original art and limited-edition prints to enhance your home or office. Many of the 6,000 items available for sale are from estates. Hours: 10–5, Monday through Saturday Location: 131 Fifth Street, West Des Moines Phone: 515-279-8682 Website: www.kavanaughgallery.com
	MUSCATINE ARTS COUNCIL The Muscatine County Arts Council will host its 15th Annual Eagles & Ivories Concert Series, January 23–25, 2009. The ragtime music festival features accomplished jazz artists, an eagle watch, and free trolley rides in historic downtown Muscatine. Enjoy after-hours events, ragtime/jazz gospel worship on Sunday mornings, and much more! Phone: 563-263-9978 Website: www.muscatineartscouncil.org
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library An interim location has opened: NCSML at Lindale. Visit our free exhibition and shop for unique gifts in the museum store! Location: Lindale Mall, First Ave. NE & Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids Phone: 319-294-5354 Website: www.NCSML.org
Octagon Center for the Arts Now in its 43rd year as a community art center, providing exhibits, art classes for children and adults, and a gallery art shop featuring Iowa artists. Location: 427 Douglas Ave., Ames Phone: 515-232-5331 Website: www.octagonarts.org
	OLD CITY HALL ART GALLERY In 1991, artist Rose Frantzen and her parents, Wayne and Ellen Frantzen, purchased the Old City Hall in Maquoketa, built in 1901. Now it is a fine-art gallery, showcasing original oil paintings by Rose, drawings and paintings by her husband, Chuck Morris, photography by Wayne, and pottery by Sylvia March. The gallery is a winner of the Iowa Tourism and Arts Award. Location: 121 S. Olive Street, Maquoketa Phone: 563-652-3405 Website: www.oldcityhallgallery.com
Pendemonium A unique shop located in Ft. Madison, featuring exquisite inks and inkwells, distinctive writing instruments, calligraphy supplies, and pen repair supplies. Phone: 888-372-2050 Website: www.pendemonium.com
	PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION An interactive children’s museum featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits. Milk a life-size cow, drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, try digital finger-painting, discover new cultures, and much more! Location: 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo Phone: 319-291-4490 Website: www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org
Putnam Museum/IMAX Theatre Explore history and science in one of the region’s most-loved venues! Combining learning and fun, it’s a unique, multi-sensory experience. “Entertainment for your mind.” Location: 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport Phone: 563-324-1933 Website: www.putnam.org
Riverside Theatre Iowa City’s resident professional theatre brings theater lovers a regular season in-house of mostly contemporary works (September–April) and an outdoor summer Shakespeare Festival in Lower City Park, Iowa City Phone: 319-338-7672 Website: www.riversidetheatre.org
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Creating In Community! Explore the spirituality of your creative side in supportive classes with gifted instructors; Saturday, January 31, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Des Moines. Phone: 515-243-7691 Website: www.stjohnsdsm.org
	THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PRESS Established in 1969, the University of Iowa Press celebrates 40 years of publishing books of poetry and short fiction and creative nonfiction. As the only university press in the state, U of I Press is dedicated to preserving the literature, history, culture, wildlife, and natural areas of the Midwest. Phone: 800-621-2736 Website: www.uiowapress.org
UNI Museums Discover. Learn. Be inspired. Explore exhibits of nature and culture at the University Museum, 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls. Visit our authentic one-room schoolhouse on UNI’s campus. Phone: 319-273-2188 Website: www.uni.edu/museumantiques
	WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Explore and experience tours, classes, programs, events, children’s museum, gift store, cafe, largest public collection of Haitian artwork in the U.S., and an impressive collection of Midwest, American decorative, and folk art. Location: 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo Phone: 319-291-4490 Website: www.waterloocenterforthearts.org