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Thursday Forum - Women in American Art
<div title="Page 1"><p>Many people can list the names of a few American women artists but most do not know the influential women behind the scenes who built much of the United States’ artistic scene. This two-week forum presented by Assistant Professor of Art History Ranelle Knight-Lueth tells the stories of influential American women artists and the equally notable women art historians, collectors, critics, museum founders, educators, and patrons who supported and promoted their work.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle
<p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Animalia”</em>, a solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></span></p><p>“Animalia is a term used to describe any multicellular living thing, from the very real possibility of a tipsy bumble bee to the slightly more fantastical phenomenon known as a battycat (though the science may still be out on that last). When used as a title for this show, it allows for the continuing exploration of fur, feather and fin with just a whiff of story around the edges. While growing up, if I wasn’t outside, I would spend most of my time with my nose in books. From a young age I fervently hoped that if I looked hard enough or sat still long enough, I would discover all the talking animals and hidden doorways I knew to exist from the likes of Tolkien and Carroll. Instead I came to know mice and spiders and toads, as I roamed in the fields and woods around my home. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the real magic had been in the fields themselves and the creatures I was privy to have watched while patiently waiting. As an artist I depict animals and their environments realistically but with quirks, a bit of humor and always with great respect”</p><p>Maggie Vandewalle was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1981, she received an art scholarship to the University of Iowa where she worked toward a BFA in printmaking. After college, she gravitated to watercolor—a medium she uses almost exclusively today. She recalls a childhood divided between two passions—an insatiable love of reading and a profound fascination for the natural world. These early interests are the foundation for her paintings of whimsical creatures; their antics often bring a smile or a feeling that one has walked into the middle of a remarkable journey.</p><p>.www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”</em>, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></p><p><strong>James Ochs (1943-2022)</strong></p><p>James Ochs was an artist, teacher, civil servant, veteran of a foreign conflict and Iowa resident for 50 years. He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, James gained print experience at Blacks Print Studio in New York City, where he worked in collage and paint at the Art Student League. He received his B.A. in painting at Colorado State University and went on to earn an M.A. and M.F.A in printmaking and drawing from the University of Iowa. After his education, he launched a successful independent art career that saw him utilize painting and printmaking techniques while exploring a wide breadth of topics and imagery. Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. His diverse catalogue spans portraits, landscapes, fantasy imagery and reworked tributes to other artists.</p><p>“I contrast things within the figure, something different, to make it more poetic and mystical, as opposed to something very classical,” said Ochs of the work.</p><p>Ochs’ work can be found in prominent art collections around the U.S., including the Des Moines Art Center; Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA; Farm Bureau, Des Moines, IA; Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Harvard College, Cambridge, MA; and Brown University, Providence, RI. Featured in over 120 national, regional and solo shows nationwide, his works have received numerous awards, including the Coconut Grove Art Exhibition, Coconut Grove, FL; and the Winter Park Art Festival, Winter Park, FL.</p><p><br></p><p> www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
John Deason
<p>John Deason, a former Muscatine High School teacher who received his Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in photography from the University of Iowa and later taught at Augustana College, has been fascinated by photography for many decades. At the age of seven, following a move to Sioux City, Iowa, Deason became friends with a neighbor boy whose father was a talented photographer named Grant Jensen.</p><p>Deason states that Jensen changed his whole life as he became his mentor at an early age. “He gave me a 35-millimeter camera, and I began taking photos. I wanted to take serious photos for people to view and discuss. I was very lucky to have this adult friend who would take the time and effort to teach me how to develop film and then print photographs. Years later, he gave me a wooden view camera with bellows, a sharp lens and slide-in film holders.”</p><p>The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th. </p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let's Create Process Art!
<p>Process art focuses on the process of creating rather than an end-product. Projects may include making string art, neurographic art, playing with clay, and more. Process art allows for "mistakes" and is a great entry point for people looking to explore their artistic side. </p> 2023-09-08 14:30:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Acrylic Pouring 101
<p>Indulge your creative side in a captivating evening of acrylic pouring. Join our one-night adult class and unlock the secrets of this mesmerizing art technique. Learn to mix vibrant colors, create stunning abstract compositions, and master the art of pouring and manipulating the fluid paints onto canvas. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this immersive experience will leave you inspired and equipped with the skills to create your own unique acrylic pouring masterpieces.</p><p>About the Teacher</p><p>Catina is an artist who discovered her passion for art during a chaotic time in her life. She found peace and confidence through creating colorful pieces and started her own business called Perfectly Imperfect Arts By Mittie's Daughter. Catina hopes to inspire others to explore their creative side, as she believes any form of art can be therapeutic and liberating.</p><p>Notes: Please consider wearing clothes that are okay if they get stained. We do have aprons available but accidents do happen!</p><p>---</p><ul><li>Pre-registration is required, you can signup online at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/4710530 </li><li>or call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register.</li></ul> 2023-09-12 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Art Closing Reception: Bruce Hart & David Weldon
<p><strong>Friday, September 29, 8:30-10:30 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room & 3rd Floor at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>Join us for an informal closing reception for artists Bruce Hart and David Weldon. Both artists will be here to discuss their inspiration and their process in creating the works exhibited at ICSC during August and September. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2023-09-08 10:30:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 8:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle
<p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Animalia”</em>, a solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></span></p><p>“Animalia is a term used to describe any multicellular living thing, from the very real possibility of a tipsy bumble bee to the slightly more fantastical phenomenon known as a battycat (though the science may still be out on that last). When used as a title for this show, it allows for the continuing exploration of fur, feather and fin with just a whiff of story around the edges. While growing up, if I wasn’t outside, I would spend most of my time with my nose in books. From a young age I fervently hoped that if I looked hard enough or sat still long enough, I would discover all the talking animals and hidden doorways I knew to exist from the likes of Tolkien and Carroll. Instead I came to know mice and spiders and toads, as I roamed in the fields and woods around my home. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the real magic had been in the fields themselves and the creatures I was privy to have watched while patiently waiting. As an artist I depict animals and their environments realistically but with quirks, a bit of humor and always with great respect”</p><p>Maggie Vandewalle was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1981, she received an art scholarship to the University of Iowa where she worked toward a BFA in printmaking. After college, she gravitated to watercolor—a medium she uses almost exclusively today. She recalls a childhood divided between two passions—an insatiable love of reading and a profound fascination for the natural world. These early interests are the foundation for her paintings of whimsical creatures; their antics often bring a smile or a feeling that one has walked into the middle of a remarkable journey.</p><p>.www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”</em>, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></p><p><strong>James Ochs (1943-2022)</strong></p><p>James Ochs was an artist, teacher, civil servant, veteran of a foreign conflict and Iowa resident for 50 years. He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, James gained print experience at Blacks Print Studio in New York City, where he worked in collage and paint at the Art Student League. He received his B.A. in painting at Colorado State University and went on to earn an M.A. and M.F.A in printmaking and drawing from the University of Iowa. After his education, he launched a successful independent art career that saw him utilize painting and printmaking techniques while exploring a wide breadth of topics and imagery. Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. His diverse catalogue spans portraits, landscapes, fantasy imagery and reworked tributes to other artists.</p><p>“I contrast things within the figure, something different, to make it more poetic and mystical, as opposed to something very classical,” said Ochs of the work.</p><p>Ochs’ work can be found in prominent art collections around the U.S., including the Des Moines Art Center; Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA; Farm Bureau, Des Moines, IA; Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Harvard College, Cambridge, MA; and Brown University, Providence, RI. Featured in over 120 national, regional and solo shows nationwide, his works have received numerous awards, including the Coconut Grove Art Exhibition, Coconut Grove, FL; and the Winter Park Art Festival, Winter Park, FL.</p><p><br></p><p> www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
John Deason
<p>John Deason, a former Muscatine High School teacher who received his Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in photography from the University of Iowa and later taught at Augustana College, has been fascinated by photography for many decades. At the age of seven, following a move to Sioux City, Iowa, Deason became friends with a neighbor boy whose father was a talented photographer named Grant Jensen.</p><p>Deason states that Jensen changed his whole life as he became his mentor at an early age. “He gave me a 35-millimeter camera, and I began taking photos. I wanted to take serious photos for people to view and discuss. I was very lucky to have this adult friend who would take the time and effort to teach me how to develop film and then print photographs. Years later, he gave me a wooden view camera with bellows, a sharp lens and slide-in film holders.”</p><p>The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th. </p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Cory Christiansen
<p>His mixed media works are efforts to answer big questions such as how we came about, what our purpose is, and what our history tells us about ourselves and our future. Christiansen uses conceptual pieces, historical reference, and aesthetic means in his explorations. The character of his work is continually changing based on his perpetual search for innovative technology, novel techniques, and inspiration from mentors, past and present.</p><p>Christiansen explains, “One of my favorite Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti quotes is, ‘I've always loved history. It made perfect sense that I would end up being a dinosaur.’ Jon embraced the prehistoric practice of mark making, that basic act of creation, that is innately human and central to personal fulfillment. His enthusiasm, dedication to his art, and indomitable spirit inspired resurrection of my own dinosaur instincts, for which I am eternally grateful.”</p><p>Christiansen’s exhibition opens on August 10, 2023 and runs through March 10, 2024. The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.</p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-29 17:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Doodlebugs Surprise Fall Series for Fall 2023
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Every Doodlebugs class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation! All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7. Doodlebugs is presented in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and its Education Coordinator Erin Thomas. </p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><strong>September 29-Surprise!</strong></p><p>Pop in to make a party pop-up mini-book that you can enjoy over and over. It’s part paper engineering, part sculpting, all fun (and no confetti to clean up)!</p><p><br></p></div> 2023-08-04 11:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art on the Porch ~ Local Artist Sale
<p>Join us in Marion, IA, USA for an exciting in-person event showcasing the talent of our local artists! Get ready to be amazed by a wide array of stunning artwork, from jewelry to original drawings and everything in between. This is a unique opportunity to support our local art community and find one-of-a-kind pieces to decorate your home or office. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Mark your calendars and come on down to enjoy the beauty of art on the porch.</p> 2023-09-27 14:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Art on the Porch 89514th Street, Marion, IowaMarion -
Art on the Porch ~ Local Artist Sale
<p><span data-slate-fragment="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">Join us in Marion, IA, USA for an exciting in-person event showcasing the talent of our local artists! Get ready to be amazed by a wide array of stunning artwork, from jewelry to original drawings and everything in between. This is a unique opportunity to support our local art community and find one-of-a-kind pieces to decorate your home or office. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Mark your calendars and come on down to enjoy the beauty of art on the porch.</span></p> 2023-09-22 14:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Art on the PorchMarion -
Historic Pet Portraits
<p>Use digital resources to create a historic pet portrait. Registration required. Registered attendees should email the pet photo they wish to use to gollya@crlibrary.org by September 28 with their name.</p><p>Photo Guidelines:<br>Photos should be a JPG or PNG file.<br>High resolution images for best results.<br>No blurry photos.<br>Close up photo with good lighting and minimal shadows.<br>Photo at eye level without cropping ears, facial features, neck and chest.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/8901867?fbclid=IwAR3dcAjdB5XATCZdzUKGRcgeuizusS6_glXLS8JthtIm37QlQ3xUopcV9h8" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/8901867</a></p> 2023-09-13 11:30:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br><br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle
<p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Animalia”</em>, a solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></span></p><p>“Animalia is a term used to describe any multicellular living thing, from the very real possibility of a tipsy bumble bee to the slightly more fantastical phenomenon known as a battycat (though the science may still be out on that last). When used as a title for this show, it allows for the continuing exploration of fur, feather and fin with just a whiff of story around the edges. While growing up, if I wasn’t outside, I would spend most of my time with my nose in books. From a young age I fervently hoped that if I looked hard enough or sat still long enough, I would discover all the talking animals and hidden doorways I knew to exist from the likes of Tolkien and Carroll. Instead I came to know mice and spiders and toads, as I roamed in the fields and woods around my home. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the real magic had been in the fields themselves and the creatures I was privy to have watched while patiently waiting. As an artist I depict animals and their environments realistically but with quirks, a bit of humor and always with great respect”</p><p>Maggie Vandewalle was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1981, she received an art scholarship to the University of Iowa where she worked toward a BFA in printmaking. After college, she gravitated to watercolor—a medium she uses almost exclusively today. She recalls a childhood divided between two passions—an insatiable love of reading and a profound fascination for the natural world. These early interests are the foundation for her paintings of whimsical creatures; their antics often bring a smile or a feeling that one has walked into the middle of a remarkable journey.</p><p>.www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-30 14:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”</em>, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></p><p><strong>James Ochs (1943-2022)</strong></p><p>James Ochs was an artist, teacher, civil servant, veteran of a foreign conflict and Iowa resident for 50 years. He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, James gained print experience at Blacks Print Studio in New York City, where he worked in collage and paint at the Art Student League. He received his B.A. in painting at Colorado State University and went on to earn an M.A. and M.F.A in printmaking and drawing from the University of Iowa. After his education, he launched a successful independent art career that saw him utilize painting and printmaking techniques while exploring a wide breadth of topics and imagery. Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. His diverse catalogue spans portraits, landscapes, fantasy imagery and reworked tributes to other artists.</p><p>“I contrast things within the figure, something different, to make it more poetic and mystical, as opposed to something very classical,” said Ochs of the work.</p><p>Ochs’ work can be found in prominent art collections around the U.S., including the Des Moines Art Center; Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA; Farm Bureau, Des Moines, IA; Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Harvard College, Cambridge, MA; and Brown University, Providence, RI. Featured in over 120 national, regional and solo shows nationwide, his works have received numerous awards, including the Coconut Grove Art Exhibition, Coconut Grove, FL; and the Winter Park Art Festival, Winter Park, FL.</p><p><br></p><p> www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-30 14:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-30 17:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-30 17:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine