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Sanctuary

Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in Sanctuary which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.Cost: $0-10 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets 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.Admission: General: $10 Members: Free 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Animalia”, a  solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023“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”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..www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia 2023-10-03 17:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023James Ochs (1943-2022)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.“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.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.  www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work 2023-10-03 17:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

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 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024Iowa 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.   2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Sanctuary

Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in Sanctuary which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.Cost: $0-10 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets 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.Admission: General: $10 Members: Free 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Animalia”, a  solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023“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”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..www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia 2023-10-04 17:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023James Ochs (1943-2022)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.“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.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.  www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work 2023-10-04 17:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Art Bites, "Adam Rake: World Lines," Free

Join us for an Art Bites with artist Adam Rake as he discusses his new exhibition, Adam Rake: World Lines. 2023-09-23 13:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

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 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024Iowa 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.   2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Sanctuary

Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in Sanctuary which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.Cost: $0-10 2023-10-05 16:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets 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.Admission: General: $10 Members: Free 2023-10-05 16:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Animalia”, a  solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023“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”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..www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia 2023-10-05 17:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023James Ochs (1943-2022)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.“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.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.  www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work 2023-10-05 17:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection September 30, 2023—January 21, 2024 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. 2023-10-05 20:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024Iowa 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.   2023-10-05 20:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Free Thursday Evening at the CRMA

Every Thursday evening the CRMA has free admission from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Scavenger hunts are available for kids and adults at the visitor services center. Join us! 2023-09-30 20:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
One NIght Stand via Zoom, Takashi Murakami’s Oval (Cosmos Ball) from 2000,Free

Join Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Julia Jessen as she discusses Takashi Murakami’s Oval (Cosmos Ball) from 2000, now on view in the exhibition Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection. Julia will discuss Murakami’s mixing of high and low artistic references as well as the influences of traditional Japanese art, Western art traditions, and consumer culture on his work.Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83571566213?pwd=b1NPVEdpWjZPTFMyU1pVelJXOFJnUT09  2023-10-01 20:00:00 -0500

10/05/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Sanctuary

Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in Sanctuary which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.Cost: $0-10 2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets 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.Admission: General: $10 Members: Free 2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Animalia”, a  solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023“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”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..www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia 2023-10-06 17:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023James Ochs (1943-2022)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.“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.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.  www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work 2023-10-06 17:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

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 2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024Iowa 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.   2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

10/06/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Sanctuary

Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in Sanctuary which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.Cost: $0-10 2023-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

10/07/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets 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.Admission: General: $10 Members: Free 2023-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

10/07/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle

Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present  "Animalia”, a  solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023“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”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..www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia 2023-10-07 14:00:00 -0500

10/07/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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