Iowa Galleries and Museums

The Iowa Arts Council maintains links to the arts on the Internet as a service to Iowans. The Council does not guarantee the accuracy of the information on these pages. Inclusion on this site does not indicate or imply an endorsement by the Council of any organization, site or information. Comments on the content of those pages should be directed to the page authors.

Listings are organized alphabetically.

2AU Limited
200 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Owner: Ann Au
515-255-7651, Fax: 515-225-62322
au@radiks.net

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A Piece Of Work, inc.
1619 Hill Avenue PO Box 442
Spirit Lake IA 51360
712-336-1077
apieceofworkinc@gmail.com
www.apieceofworkinc.com
Owners: Ken and Diane Lockard
Gallery Director: Danielle Dreeszen
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm. 
A Piece of Work, Inc. is committed to showcasing the original art in an aesthetically driven, progressive retail environment that  also accommodates are education and outreach activities.

Agora Arts
104 E Water St STE 1
Decorah, IA 52101-1802
Gail Bolson-Magnuson
319-382-8786, Fax: 319-382-9584
agora@salamander.com
www.agoraarts.com
Agora Arts is a contemporary art and fine craft gallery located in the beautiful village of Decorah. Our gallery features local, regional, and global artworks from over 100 artists. We carry a wide selection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, glass, prints, wood items, runes, clocks, photography, and more. We are also proud to be the hometown gallery of StoryPeople. Agora is open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 and Thursday evenings until 8 PM. Contact us by phone, or send us e-mail!

Akar
4 S. Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Owner: Sanjay Jani
319-351-1227, Fax: 319-887-2614
www.akardesign.com
Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4
Located in downtown Iowa City. Focusing on contemporary ceramics and jewelry by international artists.

Amana Arts Guild
PO Box 114
Amana, IA 52203
Director: Mike Mintle 
319-622-3678

Anderson Gallery
Harmon Fine Arts Center
Drake University
25th & Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Director: Cira Pascual Marquina
515-271-1994, Fax: 515-271-2558
cira.pascual-marquina@drake.edu
www.drake.edu/andersongallery
Hours: Free and open to the public Tue-Sun Noon-4pm; Thurs 7-9pm (closed during the summer)
The Anderson Gallery supports innovations in art and design and aims to enrich the cultural life of Drake University and the Des Moines area by offering an interdisciplinary interpretation of art and culture. The Gallery is committed to excellence and exhibits contemporary and historical art as well as the work produced by the faculty and students of Drake's Department of Art and Design.

Armstrong Gallery
Cornell College
600 1st St W
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Gallery Coordinator: Renee Vander Stelt
319-895-4137, FAX: 319-895-4492
rvanderstelt@cornell-iowa.edu
Hours: Sun 2-4pm; Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

Art316
316 SW 5th Street
Studio 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Owner: Davis Sanders
515-288-9716
davissanders@artthreesixteen.com
www.artthreesixteen.com

ARTworks Gallery
402 First Avenue S.
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-2100
Mtvernonartworks@aol.com
www.MVARTworks.com

The Art Center
Le Mars Arts Council
200 Central Ave SE
Le Mars, IA 51031
Executive Director: Kathy Moore
712-546-7476,  Fax: 712-546-7476
imac@pionet.net
Hours: Tue-Fri 1-5pm; Sat 1-4pm; or by appointment.
The Le Mars Arts Council provides area residents with experiences that encourage arts awareness and appreciation. The Art Center sponsors exhibits, workshops, tours, lectures, and other events to the public.

The Art Gallery
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College-Continuing Ed Ctr
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Gallery Director: Milley Brummer
712-325-3263 Fax: 712-325-3424
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; or by appointment.

The Art Guild of Burlington
7th & Washington
PO Box 5
Burlington, IA 52601
Director: Lois Rigdon
319-754-8069 FAX: 319-754-7431
Hours: Tues-Fri 12-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm.
The Art Guild provides opportunities for the community to experience and gain knowledge of the visual and performing arts. It maintains a historic facility, the Arts for Living Center, with gallery, auditorium, gift shop, workshops and offices.

The Artists Emporium
216 4th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-3180

The Artists' Gallery Inc
206 4th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Gallery Assistant: Diane Q Geiger
515-279-1223
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm
Formed in 1982, The Artists' Gallery, Inc. is a co-operative of Iowa artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. All works are original and represent different media such as painting, prints, clay, sculpture, handmade paper, photography, fiber and jewelry. Exhibits change every six weeks and feature individual artist and group exhibits.

Art on Campus
Iowa State University
290 Scheman Bldg., Ames, IA 50011
Director: Lynette Pohlman
515-294-3342, Fax: 515-294-7070
museums@muse.adp.iastate.edu
http://www.museums.iastate.edu
Hours: Outdoor art is accessible 24 hours a day. Most indoor art is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Iowa State University's "Museum Without Walls".   ISU's public art collection contains more than 200 major works of art. The collection began in the 1930s when Grant Wood designed murals for the college library. Artist-in-resident, sculptor Christian Petersen created 12 large public sculptures for the campus from 1934 to 1955, and since enactment of Iowa's Art in State Building Program, ISU has added many more works of art. A Guild to the Art on Campus Collection, including a self-guided walking tour, is available for $1.00 through the University Museums office.

Arts on Grand
408 N Grand Ave
Spencer, IA 51301-403
Director: Oxana Bedore
712-262-4307
aog@smunet.net
www.spencer-ia.com/aog

Art on the Hill
740 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-279-5174
Hours: Fri: 6-9pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: Noon-5pm or by appointment.

Arts Iowa City
129 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240-0392
Gallery Coordinator: Mary Keen
319-337-7447
artsic@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-4pm; Thurs 11am-6pm.
Arts Iowa City is a nonprofit volunteer organization of artists and arts supporters working together to enrich and enliven our community. We seek to expand opportunities for artistic expression and appreciation through exhibitions, programs and workshops.

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Bemis Center for Contemporary Art
724 S 12th St
Omaha, NE 68102
Executive Director: Mark Masuoka
402-341-7130, Fax: 402-341-9791
www.bemiscenter.org
Bemis Center for Contemporary Art is an internationally-recognized art organization founded by artists in 1981 and dedicated to the support of a wide variety of artistic research. This is accomplished by providing long term residencies, monthly stipends, and abundant work space to artists from all over the world. Through an exhibition program, off-site installations and community lectures, the Bemis provides a forum for experimentation and exploration of new ideas. Programs are housed in two urban warehouses and half block of open urban property. Art 4 Omaha, a public art initiative, is designed to bring the best in contemporary art directly to the public. The Bemis Underground curatorial residency program offers curators in the region the opportunity to present projects in the basement level gallery.

Blanden Memorial Art Museum
920 3rd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Director: Charles Helsell
515-573-2316, Fax: 515-573-2317
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 1-5pm; tours arranged upon request.
Iowa's first art museum. Neo-classical design completed in 1932 in a park setting. Superb mid-20th century American collection, 16th to 20th century European and American master prints, Oriental textiles, 19th and 20th century African sculptures, and regional collection. Traveling exhibitions. Learning opportunities for all arts disciplines, special arts events and arts education workshops and classes.

Brunnier Art Museum
Iowa State University
290 Scheman Education Bldg
Ames, IA 50011
Director of University Museums: Lynette Pohlman
515-294-3342, Fax: 515-294-7070
museums@muse.adp.iastate.edu
www.museums.iastate.edu
Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-4pm; Thurs 11am-4pm and 5-9pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm.
Exhibits include decorative and fine arts, both contemporary and historical. Exhibits focus on national artists, including Iowa artists.

BVU Art Gallery
610 West Fourth Street
Information Technology Center
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Gallery Director: Mary Mello Nee
712-749-2143
mellonee@bvu.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; or by appointment.

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Campbell-Steele Gallery
1064 7th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
Co-owner: Priscilla Steele
319-373-9211
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Director: Terry Pitts
319-366-7503, Fax: 319-366-4111
http://www.crma.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-7pm; Sun 12-3pm.

Charles City Arts Center
301 N Jackson
PO Box 3
Charles City, IA 50616
Director: Tracy Sweet
515-228-6284
Hours: Wed-Sat 1-5pm and until 7 p.m. on Thurs.
The Charles City Arts Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exhibits, programs and events promoting the arts. The Art Center is housed in the historic Carnegie Library Building, located across from Central Park. The facility includes a gallery, meeting rooms, classroom, arts reference library and a permanent collection of works by Iowa artists. Featured throughout the year are exhibitions by local, regional and international artists.

Coe College Art Galleries
Coe College
1221 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Gallery Director: Shirley Donaldson
319-399-8647, Fax: 319-399-8557
jbeckelm@coe.edu
Hours: 3-5pm daily during academic year; or by appointment.
The Coe College Art Galleries present temporary exhibitions and provide areas for the display of the college's permanent art collection. Monthly exhibits include one-artist or group exhibits of Iowa or other regional artists, working in all media and styles. Lectures, exhibits, gallery talks and tours are free to the public.

The Conservatory
308 Eighth St
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-779-1439
New gallery featuring contemporary American folk art, new local artworks and works by Jennifer Lynn Clark, Andrea Kraft, Saley Nong and Jeff Corcoran.

Cooperative Gallery
405 S 11th St
Omaha, NE 68102
President: Robin Davis
402-342-9617
Hours: Wed-Thurs 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12-5pm.
The Cooperative Gallery is a non-profit, cooperative artist gallery. All visual arts are represented. We provide exhibition space for both member artists and visiting exhibitions. We also sponsor community service programs.

CornerHouse Gallery & Frame
2753 First Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Director: Janelle V. McClain
319-365-4348, Fax: 319-365-1707
janelle.mcclain@mcleodusa.net
The CornerHouse Gallery & Frame opened in 1976, focusing on regional artists and state-of-the-art framing. Adding 3500 square feet of exhibition and framing space in 1985, the gallery committed to representing only original works and expanded its offerings to gold leafing, fine art appraisals, handblown glass, jewelry and sculpture.

Cowles Communication Center Photography Gallery
Grand View College
1331 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-263-2837, Fax: 515-263-2998
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
The Cowles Communications Center Photography Gallery's primary focus is to exhibit the work of Iowa photographers who have not exhibited previously, but whose photographs merit an audience. Frequently exhibited are the work of student photographers and the best of national college photography competitions.

CSPS
1103 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Executive Director: John Herbert
319-364-1580, Fax: 319-362-9156
legion@artswire.org
http://www.legionarts.org
Hours: Wed-Sun 12-6pm; Thurs 7-9pm; and during frequent evening events.
In 1992, Legion Arts opened CSPS, a contemporary arts center located in a renovated, Czech social hall near downtown Cedar Rapids. Since then CSPS has become an outstanding regional venue for art, music, dance and theatre from across the US and other countries. In addition to CSPS, Legion Arts exhibits and arts events take place at the Osada apartment complex and other community locations. Neighborhood Arts Project: Through as series of local partnerships, Legion Arts is bringing artists and community groups together to address common concerns in innovative ways. Eventually many of these activities will be based at the Paul Engle Center for Neighborhood Arts, located in a renovated corner grocery, and the result of a partnership between Legion Arts, MidAmerica Housing Partnership, and the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association. The Paul Engle Center is set to open in late 1999 or early 2000. Tractor: Legion Arts encourages the imaginative exploration of contemporary ideas and experience through discussions, lectures, publications and conferences. These activities include a series of Common Ground artists conferences during the 1990s, as well as Tractor, a quarterly magazine of Iowa arts and culture that provides news, commentary and reviews from across the state.

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Davenport Museum of Art
1737 W 12th St
Davenport, IA 52804
Director: Steven Bradley
319-326-7804, Fax: 319-326-7876
http://www.art-dma.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun 1-4:30pm.
The Davenport Museum of Art is the primary art museum serving the Quad-Cities of Iowa and Illinois, population 350,000, and a 60 mile region in Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois with an additional population of 200,000. The mission of Davenport Art Museum is to serve as a regional cultural resource by providing access to important works of art and quality visual arts education. Exhibits compliment the permanent collection, explain historical art styles and movements, and significant contemporary American artists and artists of our region.

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312-2099
Director: Susan Lubowsky Talbott
515-277-4405, Fax: 515-271-0357
www.desmoinesartcenter.org
Hours: Open Tues, Wed, Sat 11am-4pm (Thursdays until 9pm), First Friday of each month - 11am-9pm, Sunday - Noon-4pm. Closed Monday
The Des Moines Art Center is housed in a beautifully integrated structure designed by 3 internationally recognized architects (Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Richard Meier). Des Moines Art Center actively collects major works of the 19th and 20th century. Recognized masterworks may be seen in paintings by Bacon, Cassette, Dubuffet, Johns, Monet, Kiefer, Rauschenberg and Stella; and sculptures by Rodin, Moore, Arp, Brancusi, Smith, Oldenburg, Hesse and Judd. The Des Moines Art Center initiates exhibits of national and international significance and hosts exhibits that are organized by other institutions. The Education Department offers studio classes for adults and children. Restaurant and museum shop.

Drake University Art Gallery
Drake University
26th & Carpenter Sts
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Gallery Director: Robert Craig
515-271-2863, Fax: 515-271-2558
http://www.drake.edu/artsci/art/gallery.html
Hours: Sun-Fri 1-4pm; closed summer months.
Drake University's Art Gallery is located on the third floor of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, room 345.

Dubuque Museum of Art
701 Locust
Dubuque, IA 52001
Acting Director: Nelson Britt
319-557-1851, Fax: 319-557-7286
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm.

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Elements LTD
837 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-277-7421, Fax: 515-277-7242
Elements, Ltd. is a gallery featuring designer jewelry, fine metal art, and other treasures. We represent artists from all over the United States, many of whom are nationally recognized and featured in magazines such as American Craft, Ornament, Lapidary Journal, and Metalsmith. Our artists work in a variety of techniques, styles and materials covering a broad range of contemporary design. Examples of pieces other than jewelry include tableware, vases, candleholders, and small sculpture. One-of-a-kind and production works are available at every price level. The three owners, each being jewelers and designer-goldsmiths, are able and willing to explain in detail the characteristics of each piece. Owners are Marta Jones-Couch, Melanie Parks, and Sheena Thomas. Our location is easy to find in the Shops at Roosevelt just north of I-235 at the 42nd street exit in Des Moines, IA.

Ellsworth Community College Gallery
Ellsworth Community College
Art Dept
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Gallery Director: Patricia Mcloone
515-648-4611, Fax: 515-648-3128
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri 8am-4pm.
Small gallery space, secure. We welcome exhibition proposals.

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Fairfield Art Association
Court & Washington Sts
PO Box 904
Fairfield, IA 52556
Exhibit Coordinator: Donald Kremer
515-472-5553

Farnham Galleries
Simpson College
701 N C St
Indianola, IA 50125
515-961-1561, Fax: 515-961-1498
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; or by appointment.
Farnham Galleries are located on the 3rd floor of Mary Berry Hall. Exhibitions feature six week long shows featuring regionally and nationally known artists. Workshops held in conjunction.

Faulconer Gallery
Bucksbaum Center for the Arts
Grinnell College
1108 Park St
Grinnell, IA 50112
Director: Lesley Wright
641-269-4660, Fax 641-269-4626
wrightl@grinnell.edu
www.grinnell.edu/faulconergallery
Faulconer Gallery at Grinnell College occupies 7,420 square feet at the center of the new Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, designed by Cesar Pelli. The gallery presents outstanding exhibitions of art by American and international artists. Faulconer Gallery offers a full program of lectures, residencies, gallery tours, and collaborations with other departments at Grinnell College. The gallery is open year round and is free to all.

Fisher Community Center
Central Iowa Art Association
709 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Director: Timothy Castle
515-753-9013
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; or by appointment.
The Central Iowa Art Association (CIAA), located in the Fisher Community Center, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting greater knowledge of, and interaction with, the visual arts for the citizens of Marshall County. In addition to our classes, workshops, lectures, art festivals and exhibitions, we own and display an impressive Ceramic Study Collection with works by Arneson, Voulkos, Levine, and others. CIAA provides free docent tours of the Fisher Foundation Collection - a world renowned collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist paintings. Our on-site gift shop features many fine hand-crafted objects d'art available for purchase. Call to schedule a tour or receive further information.

Fort Madison Area Arts Assn
613 Ave G
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Executive Director: Brenda Knox
319-372-3996 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm; Sat Noon-4pm.
Gallery features the work of 45 local artists with special exhibitions by regional artists. Paintings, prints, woodcarving, stained glass, baskets,jewelry, pottery and hand-painted china.

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Gallery 51 East
51 East Broadway, Third Floor
Fairfield, Iowa 52556
Director: Bill Teeple
641-469-6252
bteeple@hotmail.com
www.gallery51east.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 1-1:30 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. (and by appointment)
A venue for contemporary fine arts exhibitions of national and Iowa-based visual artists. Gallery 51 East promotes art awareness and appreciation, and sponsors exhibits, classes, workshops, lectures, and other events open to the public. Please visit their Web site for information on current, past, and future exhibitions.

Gallery 181
Iowa State University
College of Design
Ames, IA 50011
Director: Barbara Bruene
515-294-7427, Fax: 515-294-9755
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sun 2-4pm; closed summers.
Gallery 181 is a teaching gallery in the College of Design at Iowa State University. National and international exhibitions of work by professional artists and designers are presented. Additional exhibitions showcase graduate and undergraduate student work.

Gallery in the Atrium
Waldorf College
106 S 6th St
Forest City, IA 50436
Gallery Director: Kristi Carlson
515-582-8210, Fax: 515-582-8194
carlsonk@waldorf.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm; or by appointment.

M.C. Ginsberg Objects of Art
110 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Manager: Jane Worstell
319-351-1700, Fax: 319-351-0873
www.mcginsberg.net

1751 28th St, Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Manager: Charles Ganske
515-222-1101, Fax: 515-327-6187
M.C. Ginsberg specializes in the sale of antique and 20th century jewelry, luxury timepieces, and fine art and sculpture.

Grinnell Community Art Gallery
Grinnell Community Center
927 4th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
Bill Menner: Grinnell Renaissance
641-236-1626
Hours: Mon-Fri 3-5:30 p.m.
www.grinnellarts.org/gallery
Grinnell Community Arts Gallery exhibits work by Iowa artists who work in all mediums.

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Hearst Center for the Arts
304 W Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Director: Mary Huber
319-273-8641, Fax: 319-273-8659
huberm@ci.cedar-falls.ia.us
www.grinnellarts.org/gallery/
Hours: Tues & Thurs 8am-9pm; Wed & Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm. Closed on Mon.
A municipal Center presenting a wide variety of arts programming in the visual, literary; and performing arts. Featuring local and regional artists in exhibitions, performances, and lectures.

Heartland Gallery
3330 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Director: Hal Lueder
515-223-0500, Fax: 515-223-0965
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 10am-6pm; Tues & Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
Established in 1980, the Heartland Gallery prides itself in carrying a wide selection of art and artists, with special care given to the avoidance of wildlife art (an oxymoron). The gallery works with a number of Iowa artists from a variety of disciplines and is constantly looking for innovative approaches and sound technique. Three dimensional work in a variety of media is also considered.

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Images of Iowa
523 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361

Indianola School's Gallery of Art
Indianola High School
1304 East 1st St
Indianola, IA 50125
Director: Bob Kling
515-961-9510, Fax: 515-961-9525
bob.kling@indianola.k12.ia.us
www.indianola.k12.ia.us/high/art/page5.htm
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; or by appointment.
The Gallery of Art is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Indianola Community School District. The gallery provides the community and students a place to enjoy works of art by professional artists from the Midwest, and a place for student to display their work.

Iowa Artisan Gallery
207 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Manager: Denise Manard
319-351-8686, toll free 1-877-439-6554
mail@iowa-artisans-gallery.com
www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com
Hours: Open daily
Contemporary American crafts with a Midwestern focus. Selected prints and photography. For profit, artist-run organization founded in 1984. Rotating exhibitions, three gallery walks, sales and merchandising shop. crafts, paintings and prints. For-profit, artist-run organization. Located in Iowa City's downtown pedestrian mall.

Iowa State University Memorial Union Galleries
Program Dept
Iowa State Memorial Union
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
Program Director: Theresa Cannon
515-294-0971, Fax: 515-294-0215
cannon@memunion.admin.iastate.edu
gallery@memunion.admin.iastate.edu
Hours: Call the Reservation Office for available gallery viewing hours at 515-294-1437.
The two galleries at the Memorial Union feature the work of national, international, regional, and local artists, as well as student and juried exhibitions. The Memorial Union Galleries offers a varied, year round schedule of exhibitions, which change every 4-6 weeks. Artists interested in showing work in the Memorial Union Galleries should submit 6-9 slides of current work and an artist's statement.

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Java House
211 1/2 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Gallery Coordinator: Dianne Kaufman
319-337-7447
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-1pm; Sat-Sun 8am-1am.
Alternative exhibit space of Arts Iowa City.

Jenison Meacham Museum
Belmond Area Arts Council
PO Box 182
Belmond, IA 50421
Museum Committee Chair: Karla Pals
515-444-4721
Hours: May to November: Sat-Sun 1:30-4:30pm.
The Jenison Meacham Museum is located near the town of Belmond Iowa. Directions from Belmond stoplight, 1 mile north, 1 mile east, and 1 1/4 miles on gravel road.

Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68102
Media Relations Coordinator: Amy L Krobot
402-342-3300, FAX: 402-342-2376
akrobot@joslyn.org
www.joslyn.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm; closed Monday and holidays; public tours Wed 1pm, Sat 11am.
Nebraska's only general fine arts museum, Joslyn features work from antiquity to the present with an emphasis on 19th and 20th century European and American art. Joslyn is also noted for its collection of Western American art. Nov 1994 marked the opening of Josyln's addition, the 58,000 square ft Scott Pavillion, featuring 7 new galleries for special exhibitions and collections. The Museum's beautiful Art Deco structure provides the perfect setting for a variety of special exhibitions as well as year-round music and lecture programs.

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Kavanaugh Art Gallery
131 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-279-8682
www.kavanaughgallery.com
Fine art gallery specializing in unique original oils, sculpture, and signed and numbered pieces, ranging from the traditional to the abstract. Custom framing and on-site consultation for commercial or residential decorating needs are available.

Keokuk Art Center
510 N. 5th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
Director: Thomas Seabold
319-524-8354
keokukartcenter.org
tseabold@keokukartcenter.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-4pm; or by appointment.
The Keokuk Art Center is a non-profit organization established in the 1950s to promote the visual arts within the community through exhibitions and education. The Center displays two exhibits per month, and sponsors a competitive exhibit for area artists each year in May. Annually, the Art Center organizes a residency program which brings 3 artists into the 9 area elementary schools to teach and demonstrate their craft. The Keokuk Art Center also maintains a permanent collection of art work, with an emphasis on contemporary Iowa artists.

Joan Kuyper-Farver Gallery
Pella Community Center
712 Union St
Pella, IA 50219
Director: Steve Bell
515-628-9433
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm; or by appointment.

Karolyn Sherwood Gallery
666 Walnut St, #1830
Des Moines, IA 50309
Director - Karolyn Sherwood
Ph: 515.288.7007, Fax: 515.280.1548
karolyn@karolynsherwoodgallery.com
www.karolynsherwoodgallery.com
Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm.
 Iowa's most established modern and contemporary art gallery dealing with international artists. The gallery has a focus on early twentieth century European, mid-century American and contemporary art with a particular interest in the New York School.

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The Lagniappe
112 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-277-0047
Owner: Caren Strum
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.
Exquisite art jewelry to adorn you, distinguished art to enhance your home or office, and gifts or accessories with that special touch. Featuring local, regional, and national artists in jewelry, glass, pottery, handmade paper, clothing, sculpture, prints, watercolor, furniture and much more. Custom framing services are available. Treasures with a little something extra - The Lagniappe.

Lakes Art Center
Box 255
Okoboji, IA 51355
Executive Director: Susan Parriott
712-332-7013, Fax: 712-332-7014
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat & Sun 1-4pm.
The Lakes Art Center is a non-profit organization that operates a facility located in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes Region. On continuous display is the Pearson Art Foundation collection of American and European artists. Exhibited throughout the year are traveling exhibitions featuring Iowa, regional and national artists working in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Classes, tours, juried art exhibits and performing arts programs are offered year round for children and adults.

Luther College Galleries
Luther College
700 College Dr
Decorah, IA 52101
Gallery Coordinator: David Kamm
319-387-1665, Fax: 319-387-1766
kammdavi@luther.edu
Hours: Daily 8 am-5 pm.
Luther College Galleries brings a variety of exhibits to the campus each year in support of the liberal arts mission of the college, including individual, group and touring exhibits with a focus on contemporary regional artists, and outdoor sculptors.

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MacNider Art Museum
303 2nd St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
Director: Sheila Perry
641-421-3666
Email: macnider@macniderart.org
www.macniderart.org
Hours: Tues & Thurs 9am-9pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm.
Located in an historic English Tudor Revival house, the MacNider Art Museum is a nonprofit organization featuring an engaging collection of 19th and 20th century American art; the "Bil Baird: World of Puppets" collection; and temporary exhibitions of local, regional and national artists. The Museum also offers special events, classes, film series, lectures, concerts, tours, puppet performances, an annual arts festival, a museum shop, and arts library.

The Main Gallery & Studio
198 Main Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
563-583-0602
cbyrne@dubuque.net
www.themaingallery.net
The Main Gallery & Studio carries only original art by regional artists. Principal focus is paintings and etchings, but they also carry some pottery, sculpture, jewelry, cards, and handmade books.
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11-5, and Saturday 11-4 (11-3 in winter).

McAuley Gallery
Mount Mercy College
Art Dept
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4798
Director: David Van Allen
319-363-8213, FAX: 319-363-5270
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm; or by key checkout. Hours may vary semester to semester.

Mills Gallery
Central College
ABS Bldg
Pella, IA 50219
515-628-5129, FAX: 515-628-5316
hedquist.v@central.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; extended hours during openings; summer by appointment.

Mississippi Fine Arts
2123 E 12th St
Davenport, IA 52803-3706
Owner: Dave Losassor
319-324-7598
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm; Sat 9:30-3pm; or by appointment.

Moberg Art Gallery
2921 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-279-9191
www.mobergstudio.com
Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri: 10-5
Thurs: 10-7, Sat: 10-4
Located just west of downtown. Featuring Iowa artists working in a variety of mediums. Artists include: Tom Moberg, TJ Moberg, Wendell Mohr, John Brommel, JD Griggs, Scott Alan Wright, Martin Davis, Dorothea Celania, Jean-Marie Salem.

Molitore Art Gallery
University of Dubuque
2000 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001-5099
Chancellor: Dr Walter Peterson
319-589-3573, Fax: 319-589-3162
Hours: Sun 3-5pm; or by appointment.
The Molitore Art Gallery presents six shows a year featuring works of art by local, regional, national artists; and occasionally, international artists.

Muscatine Art Center
1314 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
Director: Barbara C Longtin
319-263-8282, Fax: 319-263-470
art@muscanet.com
www.muscatineartcenter.org
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Thurs 7-9pm; Sat-Sun 1-5pm.
The Muscatine Art Center is housed in the 1908 Musser Mansion, which features many distinctive architectural details of the Edwardian period, and the contemporary Stanley Gallery, which features changing art exhibitions. Works in the permanent collection include outstanding examples of the decorative arts, paperweights, oriental carpets, American art pottery, and furniture. The art center grounds include a Japanese garden complete with pagodas and bridges.

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Octagon Center for the Arts
427 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010-6213
Director: Teresa Albertson
515-232-5331, Fax: 515-232-5088
E-mail: octagonart@isunet.net
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Gallery Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm; Shop Mon 1-8pm; Tues-Sat 10am-5:30pm.
A regional art center, The Octagon Center for the Arts features local, regional and national exhibitions of art work including fiber, painting, jewelry, pottery and photography. Gallery Gift Shop features art work by Iowa and regional artists. Art Education Program features classes and workshops for all ages, year round. Outreach programs and tours available. Special events, sponsored by the museum include Art in the Park, an annual benefit auction; art trips and tours; performing arts events; and gallery walks.

Old City Hall Art Gallery
121 South Olive St
Maquoketa, Iowa 52060
563-652-3405
Director: Ellen Frantzen
frantzen@caves.net
www.oldcityhallgallery.com
Hours: Mon - Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, when available.
This 1901 structure was built as a fire station, later became the city hall and police station, and now is an art gallery. Nationally-known artist Rose Frantzen, who has been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, and Art Talk magazines, has original oil paintings on display. Portrait, landscape and still-life works shown are changed frequently as the works are sold all over the country. The artist is a Maquoketa, Iowa native and has a studio on the second floor. The gallery located on the main floor has an annual opening show of the artist's new works. Sculpture, scenic photography, and pottery along with paintings are shown throughout the year. This gallery was the recipient of the 2001 Tourism and the Arts Award from Iowa Group Travel and the Iowa Division of Tourism.

Olson-Larsen Galleries
203 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Director: Marlene Olson
515-277-6734, Fax: 515-277-4413
olgaller@netins.net
www.olsonlarsen.com
Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-4pm.
Olson-Larsen Galleries is a contemporary gallery offering original art work by artists in our region.

Out of Hand
116 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-277-3224
Whether for giving or keeping, Out of Hand has a fine selection of handmade gifts, jewelry, and home accessories. Choose from the handcrafted works of nationally recognized artists and craftsmen.

Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Connie Twining
409 Bluff Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-583-9343/599-5981
otlag@aol.com
www.otlag.com
Located in the Historic Bluff Street area of downtown Dubuque, Outside the Lines Art Gallery showcases the fine art and contemporary craft of Midwest artists. Just a short walk from the 4th Street Elevator and the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the gallery serves both the tourist and local communities alike. The gallery handles corporate installations as well as in-home consultations.

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Pegasus
218 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4949 Westown Pkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-277-3245, 515-221-7991
Cosmopolitan array of fine objects and images. The type of store you look for and seldom find. Come in and let your eye wander.

The Perfect Setting
13 E. Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Pam Swarts, owner/designer
641-752-5737; 641-751-4888 (mobile)
www.theperfectsetting.org
The Perfect Setting is a Marshalltown Main Street art gallery that features original works by local and regional artist, and enhances the art lover’s experience with events, workshops and shows through the calendar year.

Polk County Heritage Gallery
Polk County Office Bldg
111 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Gallery Coordinator: Marsha Brooks
515-286-3215, Fax: 515-286-3082
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4:30pm.
Polk County Heritage Gallery is an exhibition space for the promotion of local and statewide artists and organizations. The gallery is located in the restored north lobby of the 1908 Federal Post Office Building, which now houses County offices.

Project Art
University of Iowa Hospitals
8024 JCP
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
Carl Lindquist, Director
319-353-6417, FAX: 319-356-3862
www.vh.org/Welcome/UIHC/ProjectArt/ProjectArt.html
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Project Art manages the aesthetic life of the University of Iowa Hospital utilizing a variety of programs, including curatorial responsibility of the permanent collection, the assembly of 24 exhibitions per year by Iowa artists, the management of 100 live musical performances annually, the Art Cart program for inpatient rooms, and art instruction and supplies.

Projects Contemporary Furniture
Teachout Building
Suite 100
500 E Locust
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-557-1833
KLinnemeye@aol.com
Hours: Tues-Fri: 1-6pm; Sat: 10am-4pm, or by appointment.

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Quad City Arts' ArtsCenter
1715 2nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
Gallery Manager: Ryan Burkhalter
309-793-1213, Fax: 309-793-1265
quadcityarts@qconline.com
www.qconline.com/arts/QCA/index.html
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm.
The Quad City ArtsCenter is a showcase for the Visual Arts Programs of Quad City Arts, a regional arts agency, serving six counties in Iowa and Illinois. The ArtsCenter consists of a formal gallery and a sales gallery which exhibits local artists year-round. Through the Friday Series, Quad City Arts presents weekly arts events in the ArtsCenter, from exhibit openings to performances. The ArtsCenter is located next to the Mississippi River in the Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District. Exhibits change every 4-6 weeks.

Quigley Gallery 1500
Clarke College
1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Gallery Director: Douglas Schlesier
319-588-6366, Fax: 319-588-6789
Hours: Mon-Fri 12-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-5pm.
The Clarke College Quigley Gallery 1550 exhibits student work, and local, national and internationally known artists, craft exhibits, museum exhibits (art from Africa, native American artifacts, etc.) The gallery is run by the art faculty of Clarke College and staffed by students.

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River Arts Center
229 5th Ave S
PO Box 132
Clinton, IA 52733-0132
Director: Gwendolyn Chrest
319-242-3300
gwenwes@webtv.net
Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm
The River Arts Center, sponsored by the Clinton Art Association, is a non-profit organization created to promote the arts in the community of Clinton. Monthly exhibits, in a variety of mediums, provide an ever-changing array of art. Children through adults may enjoy year-round art classes and workshops. The gift shop contains items by area artists as well as books, stationery and other usable art.

Rocco Buda Showcase Gallery
Rocco Buda Arts Resource Center
434 Loras Blvd
Dubuque, IA 52001
319-557-9384 or 588-9751, Fax: 319-557-1905
Hours: Wed & Sun 1-5pm.
The Rocco Buda Arts Resource Center is located in a restored turn-of-the century duplex in downtown Dubuque. An affiliate of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, the Center provides space for a library of art information materials for four arts organizations: The Iowa Composers Forum, Dubuquefest, the Fine Arts Society and its affiliated Groups, and an arts consultant. The Center provides three meeting rooms for neighborhood groups and arts organizations, and access to local public television broadcasting. The Rocco Buda Showcase Gallery features monthly exhibitions by area artists, with opening receptions on the first Sunday of every month.

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Shaw Center Art Gallery
Graceland College
Shaw Center
Lamoni, IA 51040
Gallery Coordinators: Dewane Huges and James Mai
515-784-5271
Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-3am and by appointment.
The Shaw Center Art Gallery's changing schedule of shows includes works by various regional artists, senior thesis exhibitions by graduating Graceland College students, and annual faculty exhibition, and an annual juried student exhibition.

Signature
132 5th St
Des Moines, IA 50265
515-277-5865
Outstanding selection of contemporary framed lithographs, paper and acrylic collages, mixed media works on paper, prints, art glass, acrylic sculptures, and so much more.

Sioux City Art Center
225 Nebraska St
Sioux City, IA 51101-1305
Director: Ronald Bernier
712-279-6272, Fax: 712-255-2921
www.siouxcityartcenter.org/
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm.
The Sioux City Art Center provides changing exhibitions of contemporary art work, educational programming (classes, workshops, lectures, and outreach), and an annual arts festival.

Studiolo
415 South Gilbert St
Iowa City, Iowa  52240
Owners: John Rauh, Louise Rauh, Justine Zimmer
319-341-8344
studiolo2@aol.com
http://www.studiolo.com

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Unity Gallery
Maharishi University of Management
Student Union
Fairfield, IA 52557
Gallery Director: Sarah Alderfer
515-472-7000 x5035, FAX: 515-470-1387
art@mum.edu
Unity Gallery provides exhibition space for students and faculty, as well as other changing exhibitions of contemporary artists. It is managed by the art faculty at Maharishi University of Management.

University of Iowa Design Gallery
School of Art and Art History
Iowa City, IA 52242
Contact: Joseph Coates
joseph-coates@uiowa.edu
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:00 pm or by appointment on weekends.
Located in the Iowa Advanced Technology Lab (IATL) directly next to the student union. Parking available in garages across the street and north of the building. The UI Design Gallery is run by the Design Program in the SAAH. Shows include graphic design, book design, poster design, typographic design, industrial design, environmental design, and related fields. Exhibits typically are of living designers in group or individual shows. Exhibits also include shows by students such as the end of the year graduating BFA and MFA shows in late April to mid May.

University of Iowa Museum of Art
150 N Riverside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1789
Director: Howard Collinson
319-335-1727, Fax: 319-335-3677
http://www.uiowa.edu/~artmus/
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm.
General Art Museum with important collections in: 20th century European and American painting and sculpture; African art; Pre-Columbian art; 18th and 19th century English and American silver; prints, photography; and other collections. Active exhibition program ranging widely over periods, styles and cultures but with an emphasis on the present century.

University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art
University of Northern Iowa
104 Kamerick Art Building
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0362
319-273-2077, Fax: 319-273-3333
http://www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/index.html
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun Noon-5pm
Temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture from both the University of Northern Iowa's Permanent Art Collection and regional, national and international artists.

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Waldemar A Schmidt Gallery
Wartburg College
100 Wartburg Boulevard
NW, Waverly, IA 50677
Director: Thomas Payne
319-352-5430
www.wartburg.edu/art/gallery
Hours: Mon-Sun 9am-5pm during academic year; summer hours variable.

Waterloo Museum of Art
Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA 50701
Director: Cammie Scully
319-291-4490, Fax: 319-291-4270
http://www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/waterloo/arts.html
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun 1 to 4 p.m.
The Waterloo Museum of Art conducts a full museum program with an emphasis on the Permanent Collection featuring mid-west art including works by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone and Thomas Hart Benton, American decorative arts and folk arts with the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. The Museum also offers an interactive youth gallery with a changing cultural theme, a museum shop, performances, lectures, school programs, classes, workshops and special events.

Weeks Gallery
Drake University
26th & Carpenter Sts
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-271-2863, Fax: 515-271-2558
Hours: During academic year: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. Closed during the summer.

Westbrook Artists' Site
2325 Holliwell Bridge Rd
Winterset, IA 50273
Director: Kevin Lair
515-462-1414, 781-393-4973
was1@gis.net
Hours: Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5; by appointment.
The Westbrook Artists' Site (WAS) is an artist operated venue for contemporary exhibits and artistic investigations. It opened in 1995, with annual evolving exhibits running from June through October. Artists often work on the 450 acre site that features a varied landscape, renovated barn and corn crib. WAS feature emerging and established artists from throughout the U.S. Located 35 miles south of Des Moines, 3 miles SE of Winterset next to the Holliwell Covered Bridge.

Witter Gallery
609 Cayuga St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Gallery Director: Amanda Kelly
712-732-3400
wittergallery@yahoo.com
www.wittergallery.org
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-5pm; Thursday 1-6pm, Saturday 1-3pm (winter) 10am - noon (summer)
The Witter Gallery is a non-profit community arts organization that offers changing monthly art exhibits, usually by Iowa and regional artists, that vary in artistic styles and media. It also offers many educational opportunities, workshops, tours, lectures and public events throughout the year.

Woodland Sculpture Garden
304 W Seeley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Director: Mary Huber
319-273-8641; Fax: 319-273-8659
huberm@ci.cedar-falls.ia.us
www.hearstartscenter.com
Birds, butterflies and bunnies will delight visitors to this public garden of indigenous perennials. Nestled among the plants are works by Iowa's sculptors.

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