Public Space One (PS1) unveiled a new grant program on Monday, which will “support publicly-engaged experimental, collaborative, and connective visual arts projects in eastern Iowa.” The Big Field Fund (BFF) […]
Iowa City Art Scene
Gallery show featuring NYC graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos opens in downtown Iowa City
Steve Vail Fine Arts will host an opening reception Dec.4 from 5 to 8 p.m. for CRASH!, an the exhibit running through February which features drawings…
Prairie Lights to host reception for ‘Electric Beach,’ an eye-popping painting series by Thad Kellstadt
Prairie Lights will hold a reception for its current exhibit Electric Beach, featuring paintings by Thad Kellstadt, this Friday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m…
Meet the Market: James Spring, woodcarver extraordinaire
James Spring has lived in the woods for 35 years. He grew up in nature, and now lives with his wife Jane in the timber near Burlington. Spring’s connection to nature is evident in his work: He creates intricate illustrations of birds and plant life and is known internationally for his carvings of birds.
In the Iowa City art market, local galleries get creative
There’s nothing like going for an afternoon walk and seeing half a dozen art shows within a few short city blocks. To do this in a city like Chicago or […]