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Kirkwood Chamber Winds and Concert Band

Join us for the Kirkwood Chamber Winds and Concert Band event, directed by Joe Perea, on Saturday Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Ballantyne Auditorium.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ragtag" target="_blank">#ragtag</a> returns to the stage to perform forgotten ragtime favorites as well as accompaniment to the 1917 Charlie Chaplin silent comedy “The Cure”.  The Kirkwood Concert Band will perform a majestic program of contemporary works including The Ascension by Robert W. Smith, The Machine Awakes for band and electronic accompaniment by Steven Bryant, Fusion by Brian Balmages, and Tempered Steel by Charles Young.   $10 General Admission, $5 Seniors/Students. Kirkwood faculty/staff/students are free with ID 2019-11-26 21:00:00 -0600

12/07/19 2019-12-07 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne Auditorium
Cedar Rapids

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Concert Choir Sing-a-long Messiah

Join the Concert Choir and sing the great choruses from Handel's Messiah. Faculty soloists and other special guests will make this a delightful afternoon of music.  $10 General Admission, $5 Seniors/Students. Kirkwood faculty/staff/students are free with ID. 2019-11-26 16:00:00 -0600

12/08/19 2019-12-08 14:00:00 -0600

2:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids

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The Clairvoyants Christmas

America’s Got Talent finalists and World Champions of Mentalism, The Clairvoyants, are thrilled to announce their 2019 US Christmas Tour. The holiday-themed show will feature illusions performed by the duo that will be sure to get audiences in the Christmas spirit.“We cannot wait to celebrate the most magical time of the year with our audience,” Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass shared. “We will spend an unforgettable evening together. Get ready to experience the miracle of Christmas in your hearts and minds.” When Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten met in October 2011, they began to develop their "second sight" act, and two months later brought it on stage for the first time. Within a year, they had developed a full length show. Shortly thereafter, they started touring Europe.In 2014, they received their first long term contract in America. After a six month run in the show "The Illusionarium," they were offered a featured spot in the largest touring magic show in the world, “The Illusionists.”In 2016, they decided to take part in the biggest talent show in the world, “America’s Got Talent.” After four months, six different performances and over 100,000 contestants, America voted them second place. In October 2016, they appeared, together with winner Grace Vanderwaal, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. More recently, in early 2019, they were personally invited to compete in the AGT spinoff, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, wowing the judges with every performance. Being part of not one, but two highly successful TV shows has been another major step in the evolution of their career.A highlight of their career was the opportunity to perform their show at the Sydney Opera House. In winter 2016, they experienced another career highlight, headlining the show “The Illusionists - Turn of the Century” in the Palace Theatre in New York City, on Broadway. The show was the best selling magic show in Broadway history.Van Tass and Ten were awarded “The German Champions of Mentalism,” “Magicians of the Year 2015,” and, also in 2015, were enthusiastically chosen as the “World Champions of Mentalism,” a prize that hasn't been awarded in 30 years.In April 2017, the Academy of Magical Arts and The Magic Castle Hollywood awarded Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass "Stage Magicians of the Year 2016" for their extraordinary art.Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass continue to appear with their full length show in America and Europe and perform for corporate events worldwide. In beginning of 2019, they appeared twice on NBC's new show America's Got Talent: The Champions.

12/13/19 2019-12-13 20:00:00 -0600

8:00 p.m.

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®
Riverside

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Eastside Artists Annual Show & Sale

The show features original, affordable gifts by professional local artists. Admission is free. 2019-12-02 17:00:00 -0600

12/07/19 2019-12-07 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Iowa City Masonic Building
Iowa City

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Eastside Artists Annual Show & Sale

The show features original, affordable gifts by professional local artists. Admission is free. 2019-12-08 17:00:00 -0600

12/08/19 2019-12-08 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Iowa City Masonic Building
Iowa City

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ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar

Just in time for the holidays, the Iowa City Public Library will host the 8th Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Winter Book Sale. Shop for unique, hand-crafted items donated by local artists and crafters. Proceeds from the Arts & Crafts Bazaar and book sale benefit the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, which supports the Summer Reading Program and other Library programs and collections. 2019-10-28 15:00:00 -0500

12/07/19 2019-12-07 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-07 16:00:00 -0600

12/07/19 2019-12-07 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-08 16:00:00 -0600

12/08/19 2019-12-08 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-10 16:00:00 -0600

12/10/19 2019-12-10 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-12 16:00:00 -0600

12/12/19 2019-12-12 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-11 16:00:00 -0600

12/11/19 2019-12-11 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-07 18:00:00 -0600

12/07/19 2019-12-07 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-07 17:00:00 -0600

12/07/19 2019-12-07 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-08 18:00:00 -0600

12/08/19 2019-12-08 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-14 16:00:00 -0600

12/14/19 2019-12-14 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-13 16:00:00 -0600

12/13/19 2019-12-13 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

0
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-09 18:00:00 -0600

12/09/19 2019-12-09 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-10 18:00:00 -0600

12/10/19 2019-12-10 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-10 17:00:00 -0600

12/10/19 2019-12-10 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

0.0 0
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-11 18:00:00 -0600

12/11/19 2019-12-11 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

0.0 0
Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-11 17:00:00 -0600

12/11/19 2019-12-11 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

0.0 0
Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-15 16:00:00 -0600

12/15/19 2019-12-15 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

0
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-12 18:00:00 -0600

12/12/19 2019-12-12 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-12 17:00:00 -0600

12/12/19 2019-12-12 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-13 18:00:00 -0600

12/13/19 2019-12-13 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-13 17:00:00 -0600

12/13/19 2019-12-13 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-14 18:00:00 -0600

12/14/19 2019-12-14 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran. This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings. Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine. Parking, Accessibility: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th. All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. 2019-12-14 17:00:00 -0600

12/14/19 2019-12-14 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-12-17 16:00:00 -0600

12/17/19 2019-12-17 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition Rising Together.Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> Weekend hours are shortened.The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.) 2019-12-15 18:00:00 -0600

12/15/19 2019-12-15 09:00:00 -0600

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

'Rising Together: Protest in Print'

Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy

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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'