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• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-21 16:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-21 17:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-21 17:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-16 20:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-22 17:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-22 17:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-23 16:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-23 14:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-23 14:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Adam Rake: World Lines

  <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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-16 16:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Lincoln Highway Arts Festival

  <p>A section of Mount Vernon’s main street will be closed <strong>Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023</strong> so artists from around the Midwest can display and sell their jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculptures and other creations. The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival will be held <strong>10 am – 5 pm</strong> on First Street, east of the Highway 1 stoplight. You can’t miss it!</p><p>In addition to art demonstrations and sales, there will be children’s activities, music and food throughout the day as well as dance demonstrations and poetry readings.&nbsp;</p><p>Now in its 18th year, the &nbsp;Lincoln Highway Arts Festival is free and open to the public.</p> 2023-09-07 17:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Uptown Mount Vernon

  Mount Vernon

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-24 16:00:00 -0500

  9/24/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500

  9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500

  9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500

  9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-26 16:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-26 17:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-26 17:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-26 16:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-27 16:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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> 2023-09-27 17:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-27 17:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-27 16:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-28 16:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

  <p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<em>Animalia”</em>, a &nbsp;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.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

  <p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present &nbsp;"<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. &nbsp;He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. &nbsp;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>&nbsp;www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-28 17:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Gilded Pear Gallery

  Cedar Rapids

• 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. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar 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.

  2:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids