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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 -
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Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-02-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/28/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
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 -
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> 2021-02-28 16:00:00 -0600
2/28/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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 -
Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-01 17:00:00 -0600
3/01/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-02 17:00:00 -0600
3/02/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
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> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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 -
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Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-03 17:00:00 -0600
3/03/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
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> 2021-03-03 16:00:00 -0600
3/03/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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> 2021-03-03 16:00:00 -0600
3/03/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-04 17:00:00 -0600
3/04/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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> 2021-03-04 20:00:00 -0600
3/04/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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> 2021-03-04 20:00:00 -0600
3/04/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Online painting - Cactus - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Paint with us Online, the Cactus painting. Join us for an Online Painting Class. RSVP 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. Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but we can paint Online, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes from the comfort of your home. Classes are about 2 hours long. For tickets & Supplies Click here: <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR14OyqeP_yaVqQnJW2AB-p5VhHN3VayuJP6JiFyiGH91n7b7O9EAVXElNc" 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 (almost any color under the sun). Each additional color $1.00 per 1 oz size. Most painting as between 5 to 8 colors, just ask if you have any questions.<br>- Ticket for class $20 Per Person<br>- Bushes $10 new or $6 used<br>- Also you need: Paper plate, cup to rise out bushes, paper towel, computer/tablet/phone</p><p>Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! Pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 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://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Mugnzg1wknGP53_BZxXhEPtoR4vPmotKEbcNpmZyxmYqiFLbUAcpfE_A&h=AT1AGwT5aGryi0DmaH_9GE-UZykuWhoBJZVB4_xYSKKENnF1Dpo25fJRzRTz4jLtjUw45xpUi3iW5L9xEhjO-8vXSs3sa81kG6MoWEI9v2c-XG-QTyxT2FVZDzFQdQLjgw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT3-libxgLFQGWxLTWJeFsgbcG_lnShujCPKEuo8enMjfcgcXNn0itivXQDXicYF9Uj5MPmAQFgH7fAh1EbZ-RvVF-ObumXdypx1EiBvQICMG-Q9prqkNxItdU0g5eBp3JX7pzMSr0-49tQlHnLyVuB412n5iHc6sBgpyJzNHCyrnZ-Egg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 5 to 7 days)</p> 2021-02-06 20:30:00 -0600
3/04/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-05 17:00:00 -0600
3/05/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
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> 2021-03-05 16:00:00 -0600
3/05/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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 -
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> 2021-03-06 16:00:00 -0600
3/06/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-06 17:00:00 -0600
3/06/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
Blakelock: By the Light of the Moon Art Exhibit
<p>Forgeries, mental illness, intrigue, and rapid fame—the dramatic circumstances of Ralph Albert Blakelock’s life often overshadow the merits of his work. <em>By the Light of the Moon</em> will feature eight exceptional artworks by Blakelock from the museum collection. Born in 1847, his early paintings were highly detailed landscapes inspired by Hudson River School painters. After traveling to the American West and becoming familiar with Barbizon painters, Blakelock developed the atmospheric landscapes for which he is known. Drenched in darkness and silvery moonlight, his thickly painted landscapes have a distinctive otherworldly quality. This exhibition will explore Blakelock’s body of work and how his interest in spiritualism is reflected in his artistic practice.</p> 2021-03-07 17:00:00 -0600
3/07/2110:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
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 -
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 -
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