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American Artists' Self-Portraits Then and Now
<p>Grab a cocktail, get comfortable, and join recently retired Chief Curator Emerita Brandon Brame Fortune of the National Portrait Gallery, who will explore the role of portraiture through history during this exciting program that celebrates the exhibition <em>For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of Design. </em><em>Chief Curator Emeritus </em>Emerita<em> Brandon Brame Fortune, chief curator emeritus, has worked at the National Portrait Gallery since 1987.</em></p><p>Registrants will receive a Zoom link two hours prior to the program.</p> 2021-02-08 18:00:00 -0600
2/25/215:00 p.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Art Exhibit: Picking up the Pieces
<p>CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.— Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present <em>Picking Up The Pieces</em>, a solo exhibition of new sculptures and paintings by local artist, Kimberlee Rocca.</p><p><br></p><p>Kimberlee Rocca is an artist and designer currently residing in Solon, Iowa. She studied Design, Printmaking, and Fiber Arts at The University of Iowa before earning her BFA in Metal Smithing in 1991. During her studies, Rocca was introduced to Foil Imaging, a unique process which combines traditional printmaking techniques with commercial foil printing processes. She has spent over 30 years exploring this innovated medium on paper, metal and now, in this exhibit, with salvaged construction materials. In addition to her studio work she is locally recognized for her custom home designs in the Iowa City area with unique architectural features, sculptural elements, and mosaic installations. Rocca’s two-dimensional works and sculptural installations are included in collections of The University of Iowa Museum and Hospital Permanent art collections, The University of Missouri St. Louis, and Kirkwood Community College among other private collections.</p><p><br></p><p>About this exhibition:</p><p>“My job sites are filled with a myriad of common, yet unusual materials that continually spark my imagination and wiggle their way into my fine art works” says Rocca. “My two creative disciplines are intertwined, and I have found that I can barely do one without the other.” Rocca says that walking the sites is a part of her process. “I regularly scavenge through the tossed materials to discover unused treasures. I have generated a collection of raw wood, beams, stone, tile, paper, plastic, and metals that I can process with abandon because I know there will always be more discards. Due to certain limitations in home building which require simplicity in most cases, my artistry tends to run in the opposite direction with bold colors, wild shapes and intentional imperfections.”</p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gallery operations during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Private viewing appointments can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone. Gallery hours during this time are Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday- appointments for services are preferred<strong>. The gallery requires that all persons visiting be masked. </strong>A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> 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 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> There are no admission fees for private viewings or virtual receptions.</strong></p>
2/25/2110:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
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Art Exhibit: Picking up the Pieces
<p>CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.— Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present <em>Picking Up The Pieces</em>, a solo exhibition of new sculptures and paintings by local artist, Kimberlee Rocca.</p><p><br></p><p>Kimberlee Rocca is an artist and designer currently residing in Solon, Iowa. She studied Design, Printmaking, and Fiber Arts at The University of Iowa before earning her BFA in Metal Smithing in 1991. During her studies, Rocca was introduced to Foil Imaging, a unique process which combines traditional printmaking techniques with commercial foil printing processes. She has spent over 30 years exploring this innovated medium on paper, metal and now, in this exhibit, with salvaged construction materials. In addition to her studio work she is locally recognized for her custom home designs in the Iowa City area with unique architectural features, sculptural elements, and mosaic installations. Rocca’s two-dimensional works and sculptural installations are included in collections of The University of Iowa Museum and Hospital Permanent art collections, The University of Missouri St. Louis, and Kirkwood Community College among other private collections.</p><p><br></p><p>About this exhibition:</p><p>“My job sites are filled with a myriad of common, yet unusual materials that continually spark my imagination and wiggle their way into my fine art works” says Rocca. “My two creative disciplines are intertwined, and I have found that I can barely do one without the other.” Rocca says that walking the sites is a part of her process. “I regularly scavenge through the tossed materials to discover unused treasures. I have generated a collection of raw wood, beams, stone, tile, paper, plastic, and metals that I can process with abandon because I know there will always be more discards. Due to certain limitations in home building which require simplicity in most cases, my artistry tends to run in the opposite direction with bold colors, wild shapes and intentional imperfections.”</p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gallery operations during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Private viewing appointments can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone. Gallery hours during this time are Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday- appointments for services are preferred<strong>. The gallery requires that all persons visiting be masked. </strong>A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> 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 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> There are no admission fees for private viewings or virtual receptions.</strong></p>
2/26/2110:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Picking up the Pieces
<p>CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.— Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present <em>Picking Up The Pieces</em>, a solo exhibition of new sculptures and paintings by local artist, Kimberlee Rocca.</p><p><br></p><p>Kimberlee Rocca is an artist and designer currently residing in Solon, Iowa. She studied Design, Printmaking, and Fiber Arts at The University of Iowa before earning her BFA in Metal Smithing in 1991. During her studies, Rocca was introduced to Foil Imaging, a unique process which combines traditional printmaking techniques with commercial foil printing processes. She has spent over 30 years exploring this innovated medium on paper, metal and now, in this exhibit, with salvaged construction materials. In addition to her studio work she is locally recognized for her custom home designs in the Iowa City area with unique architectural features, sculptural elements, and mosaic installations. Rocca’s two-dimensional works and sculptural installations are included in collections of The University of Iowa Museum and Hospital Permanent art collections, The University of Missouri St. Louis, and Kirkwood Community College among other private collections.</p><p><br></p><p>About this exhibition:</p><p>“My job sites are filled with a myriad of common, yet unusual materials that continually spark my imagination and wiggle their way into my fine art works” says Rocca. “My two creative disciplines are intertwined, and I have found that I can barely do one without the other.” Rocca says that walking the sites is a part of her process. “I regularly scavenge through the tossed materials to discover unused treasures. I have generated a collection of raw wood, beams, stone, tile, paper, plastic, and metals that I can process with abandon because I know there will always be more discards. Due to certain limitations in home building which require simplicity in most cases, my artistry tends to run in the opposite direction with bold colors, wild shapes and intentional imperfections.”</p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gallery operations during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Private viewing appointments can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone. Gallery hours during this time are Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday- appointments for services are preferred<strong>. The gallery requires that all persons visiting be masked. </strong>A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> 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 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> There are no admission fees for private viewings or virtual receptions.</strong></p>
2/27/2110:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-25 00:00:00 -0600
2/25/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-02-26 16:00:00 -0600
2/26/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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> 2021-02-28 11:15:00 -0600
2/28/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-02-28 16:00:00 -0600
2/28/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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> 2021-02-28 10:15:00 -0600
2/28/219:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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><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. </h5> 2021-01-31 13:00:00 -0600
3/06/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2112:00 p.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> 2021-02-26 16:00:00 -0600
2/26/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-03 16:00:00 -0600
3/03/2112:00 p.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> 2021-02-28 16:00:00 -0600
2/28/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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 -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-05 16:00:00 -0600
3/05/2112:00 p.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> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2112:00 p.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> 2021-03-03 16:00:00 -0600
3/03/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Online Painting- Heart Flag -Cork n canvas Iowa
<p>Heart Flag! Art Classes Live Streamed into your home! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, But we can Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! Need supplies? I've got them sitting right here waiting for you! Order as much or little as you like. For tickets & Supplies Click here: <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0MQDjVztnnlf7xOKjK9qDxbIU_evNZVSF4ReyvEfTelj14tqC2kacbDPA" 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, $5.00 (almost any color under the sun). Each additional color $1.00<br>- Ticket for class $20 Per Person - Please message or email me for exact color list.<br>Cork.n.Canvas.Iowa@gmail.com<br>or buy a kit: $150 or $140 kit, or PYOS-Purchase/provide Your Own Supplies, $20 per class. Kits 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0MQDjVztnnlf7xOKjK9qDxbIU_evNZVSF4ReyvEfTelj14tqC2kacbDPA" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 3 to 5 days)</p><p>Please RSVP by email cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class. Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks. Sign on about 10 min early on zoom class and get supplies ready! Don't let physical distancing get you down! let's think outside the box and do some virtual painting classes.</p> 2021-02-06 20:30:00 -0600
3/08/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar 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> 2021-03-07 11:15:00 -0600
3/07/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-07 16:00:00 -0600
3/07/2112:00 p.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> 2021-03-05 16:00:00 -0600
3/05/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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 -
Kalona Quilt Show & Sale
<p>Over 200 new and antique hand-quilted quilts on display and for sale. Mostly Amish made. Admission charged. One admission is good for all three days. Celebrating our 50th year. Raffle quilt benefiting the Kalona Historical Society and craft vendors also. More information contact Woodin Wheel 319-656-2240. email katie@woodinwheel.com also check us out on facebook. April 22nd 5pm-8pm April 23 9am-7pm and April 24 9am-5pm</p> 2021-02-24 19:00:00 -0600
4/23/219:00 a.m.Kalona Community CenterKALONA -
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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Friday Night Out: On the Wheel
<h5>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! Come in after a long work week and be creative. BYOB. This workshop is for ages 21 and over only.</h5><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. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel and having fun!</p><p><strong>Friday Night Out: On the Wheel</strong></p><p><strong>Date: Friday, April 9th</strong></p><p><strong>Time: 6:30PM–9:00PM</strong></p><p><strong>Cost: $35.00 person</strong></p> 2021-01-31 21:00:00 -0600
4/09/216:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-09 16:00:00 -0600
3/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Friday Night Out: Glass Branch Bowls
<p><strong>Friday Night Out: Glass Branch Bowls</strong></p><p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! Come in after a long work week and be creative. BYOB. This workshop is for ages 21 and over only.</p><p>In this month’s workshop, participants will learn how to work with warm glass and create a delicate and beautiful glass bowl.</p><p><strong>Date: Friday, May 14th</strong></p><p><strong>Time: 6:30PM–8:00PM</strong></p><p><strong>Cost: $40.00 person</strong></p> 2021-01-31 20:00:00 -0600
5/14/216:30 p.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 -
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