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Online painting class -Kids 12x12 Panda-Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Kid N Canvas - have your kids paint with us, or paint together, as a family. Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, so paint at home with us. This Acrylic painting is perfect for almost any age, we suggest, ages 8 and under with an adult and 8 + alone. Painting classes are $20, per person (provide your own supplies) and you can purchase supplies from us (see Below). For a supply list please email after buying your ticket.<br>Need a Canvas or paints? <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR2dA8cdFQVh0b6Q_B_OuLnwUdiicC1vve-FT4Rl2u9gPRLHK_HvMWr2Nyc" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>- Canvas 12x12 Inch $3.50<br>- Canvas 16x20 Inch $5.00<br>- Paint 1 oz containers 5 colors of your choice $5.00 , $1.00 for each additional color<br>- Ticket for class $20 Per Person<br>Questions send me a message or email Cork.n.Canvas.Iowa@Gmail.com </p> 2021-02-10 15:00:00 -0600
3/20/212:00 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Virtual Family Music Class
<p>Join Ms. Lisa for an interactive, online, family music class! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn, and bond with your little one (baby ~ preschool).</p><p>2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 am.<br>Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856?fbclid=IwAR12UHKMsbfnp2B2vTAMukpik78F6cQqunxfaeZ1LArPtGh7RPDUHWAameE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856</a><br>...<br>Suggested $6+ to <a href="http://paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove?fbclid=IwAR2qcGdlMU6y7CTbJyMwE2hB4qttp-_N-RCHb-jwoj5AmakYzuqv8IUzSfQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove</a> </p> 2021-01-28 22:45:00 -0600
3/13/2110:00 a.m.Music On The MoveHiawatha -
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Spring Break at The Shell, Indoor Play Space
<p>The Shell will be open all week during Spring Break! Burn off some of that energy from a long winter in our indoor play space! Roller coasters, bounce houses, workout equipment, basketball, soccer, t-ball and more. </p><p><br></p><p>We are limiting participation to 20 kids per hour. </p><p><br></p><p>*Cash or PayPal payments only.</p><p><br></p><p>The Shell is located at </p><p>4625 Tower Terrace Road</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p>Right behind Twisters - Look for The Shell sign and enter through the glass doors under the GameOn SportsPlex sign. </p> 2021-03-04 13:30:00 -0600
3/15/218:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Build Your Own Computer!
<p>Ever wondered how a computer works? Love working hands-on to create something new? Together, we'll learn about the various computer parts and discover how they function together by building your very own computer that you can take home! Come take an exciting look into what makes your computer function and how it all works! Ages 12-15 Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/15/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Chopped
<p>Do you love the TV show Chopped? Want to try your hand at our version of Chopped? We will have secret ingredients and it will be up to you to come up with a Chopped Dish. Ages 8-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/15/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Welding Metal Creations
<p>Make sparks fly this summer. Learn to cut and weld steel using an arc welder and wire welder, just like the pros. Take your project home and show your friends and parents. No prior experience is necessary. Just come ready to create and make sparks fly. Projects will vary. Leather shoes, long sleeves and long pants are required. Ages 11-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 16:00:00 -06003/15/2112:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Spring Break at The Shell, Indoor Play Space
<p>The Shell will be open all week during Spring Break! Burn off some of that energy from a long winter in our indoor play space! Roller coasters, bounce houses, workout equipment, basketball, soccer, t-ball and more. </p><p><br></p><p>We are limiting participation to 20 kids per hour. </p><p><br></p><p>*Cash or PayPal payments only.</p><p><br></p><p>The Shell is located at </p><p>4625 Tower Terrace Road</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p>Right behind Twisters - Look for The Shell sign and enter through the glass doors under the GameOn SportsPlex sign. </p> 2021-03-16 13:30:00 -0500
3/16/218:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Young Chefs: Chinese Cooking
<p>Who doesn’t love Chinese food? Learn to create your favorites. We'll prepare eggrolls, cream cheese Rangoon, lo mein, and orange chicken. Bring containers for possible leftovers. Ages 8-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/16/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Spring Break at The Shell, Indoor Play Space
<p>The Shell will be open all week during Spring Break! Burn off some of that energy from a long winter in our indoor play space! Roller coasters, bounce houses, workout equipment, basketball, soccer, t-ball and more. </p><p><br></p><p>We are limiting participation to 20 kids per hour. </p><p><br></p><p>*Cash or PayPal payments only.</p><p><br></p><p>The Shell is located at </p><p>4625 Tower Terrace Road</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p>Right behind Twisters - Look for The Shell sign and enter through the glass doors under the GameOn SportsPlex sign. </p> 2021-03-17 13:30:00 -0500
3/17/218:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Run Your Restaurant
<p>Come experience a three-part, hands-on, interactive class exploring the world of restaurants, from concept to service. On day one, we’ll hold a discussion of kitchen etiquette, different types possible concepts, reading recipes, and democratic decision on what type of restaurant we would like to create. On day two, we prepare the foods we will create for our restaurant, run through a practice service. On our final day, each student is welcome to invite two guests to come and experience our student built restaurant. Participants will act in all rolls from server to expediter to chef. Ages 8-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/17/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Spring Break at The Shell, Indoor Play Space
<p>The Shell will be open all week during Spring Break! Burn off some of that energy from a long winter in our indoor play space! Roller coasters, bounce houses, workout equipment, basketball, soccer, t-ball and more. </p><p><br></p><p>We are limiting participation to 20 kids per hour. </p><p><br></p><p>*Cash or PayPal payments only.</p><p><br></p><p>The Shell is located at </p><p>4625 Tower Terrace Road</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p>Right behind Twisters - Look for The Shell sign and enter through the glass doors under the GameOn SportsPlex sign. </p> 2021-03-18 13:30:00 -0500
3/18/218:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Spring Break at The Shell, Indoor Play Space
<p>The Shell will be open all week during Spring Break! Burn off some of that energy from a long winter in our indoor play space! Roller coasters, bounce houses, workout equipment, basketball, soccer, t-ball and more. </p><p><br></p><p>We are limiting participation to 20 kids per hour. </p><p><br></p><p>*Cash or PayPal payments only.</p><p><br></p><p>The Shell is located at </p><p>4625 Tower Terrace Road</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p>Right behind Twisters - Look for The Shell sign and enter through the glass doors under the GameOn SportsPlex sign. </p> 2021-03-19 13:30:00 -0500
3/19/218:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
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Virtual Family Music Class
<p>Join Ms. Lisa for an interactive, online, family music class! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn, and bond with your little one (baby ~ preschool).</p><p>2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 am.<br>Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856?fbclid=IwAR12UHKMsbfnp2B2vTAMukpik78F6cQqunxfaeZ1LArPtGh7RPDUHWAameE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681250856</a><br>...<br>Suggested $6+ to <a href="http://paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove?fbclid=IwAR2qcGdlMU6y7CTbJyMwE2hB4qttp-_N-RCHb-jwoj5AmakYzuqv8IUzSfQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">paypal.me/MusicOnTheMove</a> </p> 2021-01-28 10:45:00 -0600
3/27/2110:00 a.m.Music On The MoveHiawatha -
Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
<p>The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is proud to host the 37th Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K. This event raises important funds and awareness of our goal to keep families close to each other and the care they need, when they need it most. <strong>The 5K event features options to run, walk, or participate virtually. </strong></p><p>NOTICE: The 2021 Red Shoe Run <strong>may be switched to all virtual </strong>depending on the status of COVID-19. </p><p>This family-friendly event is open to runners and walkers of all skill levels! On-site we will have a kids zone, delicious post-race treats, and awards for top runners in multiple age groups. </p><p>The event starts and finishes at the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City.</p> 2021-01-26 13:00:00 -0600
5/02/2110:00 p.m.Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisIowa City -
Sunday Funday Worskshop - (10:30am-11:15am)
<h5>In our Sunday Funday Workshop series, we invite you to come in and decorate a variety of Projects. All projects are premade by our Resident Artists and bisqued fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. All projects will then be fired again in our kilns and ready for pickup exactly 1 week later. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing measures will be in place.</h5><h5><strong>For online registration for this day and time, please choose from the following project options:</strong></h5><h5><strong>$15/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Two Ceramic Plant Markers (2”x7”)</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3”-4” Hand Thrown Planter with Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Glass 3”x3” Rainbow Suncatcher</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$25/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Medium 5”-6” Hand Thrown Planter with attached Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Medium 4”-5” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Hand thrown Ceramic Mug</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$35/person</strong> <strong>includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Large 7-8” Hand Thrown Planter</h5></li></ul> 2021-03-07 11:15:00 -0600
3/07/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Sunday Funday Workshop- (9:30am-10:15am)
<h5>In our Sunday Funday Workshop series, we invite you to come in and decorate a variety of Projects. All projects are premade by our Resident Artists and bisqued fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. All projects will then be fired again in our kilns and ready for pickup exactly 1 week later. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing measures will be in place.</h5><h5><strong>For online registration for this day and time, please choose from the following project options:</strong></h5><h5><strong>$15/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Two Ceramic Plant Markers (2”x7”)</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3”-4” Hand Thrown Planter with Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Glass 3”x3” Rainbow Suncatcher</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$25/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Medium 5”-6” Hand Thrown Planter with attached Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Medium 4”-5” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Hand thrown Ceramic Mug</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$35/person</strong> <strong>includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Large 7-8” Hand Thrown Planter</h5></li></ul> 2021-03-07 10:15:00 -0600
3/07/219:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Decorative Tray PM
<p>Create a beautiful tray to hold keys, jewelry or fruit! Each participant will make a tray sized 8×4, and decorate it using ceramic glazes.</p><p>Date: Saturday March 13<sup>th</sup>, 2021</p><p>Time: 12-1PM</p><p>Cost: $24/person</p><p><strong>COVID-19 precautions</strong>: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2021-01-31 13:00:00 -0600
3/13/2112:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Sunday Funday Worskshop - (10:30am-11:15am)
<h5>In our Sunday Funday Workshop series, we invite you to come in and decorate a variety of Projects. All projects are premade by our Resident Artists and bisqued fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. All projects will then be fired again in our kilns and ready for pickup exactly 1 week later. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing measures will be in place.</h5><h5><strong>For online registration for this day and time, please choose from the following project options:</strong></h5><h5><strong>$15/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Two Ceramic Plant Markers (2”x7”)</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3”-4” Hand Thrown Planter with Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Glass 3”x3” Rainbow Suncatcher</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$25/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Medium 5”-6” Hand Thrown Planter with attached Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Medium 4”-5” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Hand thrown Ceramic Mug</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$35/person</strong> <strong>includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Large 7-8” Hand Thrown Planter</h5></li></ul> 2021-03-14 11:15:00 -0500
3/14/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Cosmic Moon Banner Workshop
<p>Create a multi-piece clay project featuring your version of the moon cycle. Come in for a pre-celebration of International Women’s Day. Great project for your home décor! Comes with decorative string to hang. </p><p>Date: Sunday, March 7<sup>th</sup>, 2021</p><p>Time: 3:30–4:30PM </p><p>Cost: $30/person</p><p><strong>COVID-19 precautions</strong>: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2021-01-31 16:30:00 -0600
3/07/213:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Sunday Funday Workshop- (9:30am-10:15am)
<h5>In our Sunday Funday Workshop series, we invite you to come in and decorate a variety of Projects. All projects are premade by our Resident Artists and bisqued fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. All projects will then be fired again in our kilns and ready for pickup exactly 1 week later. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing measures will be in place.</h5><h5><strong>For online registration for this day and time, please choose from the following project options:</strong></h5><h5><strong>$15/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Two Ceramic Plant Markers (2”x7”)</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3”-4” Hand Thrown Planter with Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Small 3” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Glass 3”x3” Rainbow Suncatcher</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$25/person includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Medium 5”-6” Hand Thrown Planter with attached Saucer</h5></li><li><h5>Medium 4”-5” Hand Thrown Garden Bell</h5></li><li><h5>Hand thrown Ceramic Mug</h5></li></ul><h5><strong>$35/person</strong> <strong>includes your choice of one of the following:</strong></h5><ul><li><h5>Large 7-8” Hand Thrown Planter</h5></li></ul> 2021-03-14 10:15:00 -0500
3/14/219:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It Sunday
<p>This is a 2.5 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project. Great for kids and adults who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls.</p><p>This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in working with clay to experience it firsthand. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome.</p><h5>Date: March 14th</h5><h5>Time: 10:00-12:30 PM</h5><h5>Cost: $35/person</h5><p><br></p><p><strong>COVID-19 precautions</strong>: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2021-01-31 12:30:00 -0600
3/14/2110:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Decorative Tray AM
<p>Create a beautiful tray to hold keys, jewelry or fruit! Each participant will make a tray sized 8×4, and decorate it using ceramic glazes. </p><p>Date: Saturday March 13<sup>th</sup>, 2021 </p><p>Time: 10:30–11:30 AM </p><p>Cost: $24/person </p><p><strong>COVID-19 precautions</strong>: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2021-01-31 11:30:00 -0600
3/13/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wylde Nept
<p>Wylde Nept is back for a live performance at the Paramount Theatre just in time for St. Patrick's Day. So, get ‘yer green masks on, feel safe, and come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Slainte Mhaith and Sligo! </p> 2021-02-08 21:30:00 -0600
3/13/217:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p>Grant Wood’s American Gothic is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. The fact that thousands of parodies of American Gothic exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</p> 2021-03-07 16:00:00 -0600
3/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Wheel Try It Saturday
<p>This is a 2.5 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project. Great for kids and adults who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls.</p><p>This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in working with clay to experience it firsthand. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome.</p><h5>Date: March 20th</h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am—1:00 pm</h5><h5>Cost: $35/person</h5><p><strong>COVID-19 precautions</strong>: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p><p><br></p> 2021-01-31 13:00:00 -0600
3/20/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-03-11 20:00:00 -0600
3/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-03-13 16:00:00 -0600
3/13/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p>Grant Wood’s American Gothic is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. The fact that thousands of parodies of American Gothic exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</p> 2021-03-09 16:00:00 -0600
3/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-03-07 16:00:00 -0600
3/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids