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Spring Art Show - Call to Artists

SPRING TENT ART SHOW - Call to Artists


Our annual show open to artists that attracts people from all over the region. In conjuction with the Marion Art's Festival, this has proven to be a very popular venue for all types of media. 25T cars will pass by our event that day. Showcase your talent in our 7th annual tent show! 

Limited number of spaces available. 

$25 per space. CLICK IMAGE TO RESERVE SPACE

ARTIST OF THE MONTH with Meet & Greet

Here at DKW, we believe in promoting more than just our gallery artists. So many months, we feature 1-3 artist(s) from the area in our West Gallery Room. We welcome emerging artists, someone new to the area or maybe it's a unique media. If you are an artist that would like to be featured, contact us about the possibity of being one of our Artist of the Month. We are usually booked 8 -12 months in advance but who knows? It might just work out.

2024 ARTIST MEET & GREET SCHEDULE - Artwork is in the gallery for the whole month.

  • May - Lucas Coover - Blacklight painting. It is not a flashback to the 60's. It is today. And Lucas has paintings that are great for any age.
  • June - Steve Mineck - Glass Art at it's brightest
  • June - Pat Lammers -
  • July - Student Art Show -
  • August - Diane Wheeler Dunn - Photography
  • September - Cindy Moss & Bill Long -
  • October  - Shirley Darland -
  • November - Chris Robbins -
  • December - There's going to be a Christmas Party for sure!

Lucas Coover - May Artist of the Month - May 25th, Noon to 4 PM is our our Meet & Greet. "My name is Lucas and I started having an interest in art at a very young age of 6. My mother used to do alot of amazing art and soon enough drifted away from her artistic talent to pursue her passion in wanting to help children. I saw it as an opportunity to keep a part of her with me and keep a portion of her dream alive. I've gone through many different types of art ranging anywhere in writing, clay, lead, paint, digital, and miniatures and I'm still growing and wanting to learn more types of art to help build my art style up."


Artist talking to artists

ARTIST FORUM EVERY SATURDAY 2 PM to 5 PM

A little over a year ago a new artist to the area came in and we were talking about staying motivated. He mentioned that, even though he was an experienced painter, he sometimes found it hard to stay motivated. I told him we had been kicking an idea around here at the gallery about a weekly or monthly open meeting for all artists to just get together and talk. His eyes lit up and you could hear it in his voice how excited he was about the concept. So we proposed it to our gallery artists at our next monthly meeting and BAM! The Saturday Afternoon Club was started. But it isn't a club, it is a get together of artists of all ages, all medias and all skill levels to talk, motivate and share. Whether you are a student, a beginner or a seasoned artists, we invite you to stop by any Saturday. Come by, maybe work on a piece, share your experiences, ask questions, request a critique or just some social time. There is no membership, no program and no dues. Maybe have a glass of wine or juice or water. We'll share some snacks. We are just artists being artists. 


THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING AT DKW ART GALLERY

DKW Art Gallery regularly hosts events designed to please artists and art fans alike. From meet and greets to exciting art contests, we're the place to be for art in Iowa.

Explore Our Events Calendar

OUR EVENTS INCLUDE:

  • Art contests - Enter your work and win prizes.
  • Team Building for businesses.
  • Monthly meet & greets - Meet new and emerging artists.
  • Co-op events - We regularly work with local businesses to put on events.
  • Summer events - Spend a summer day with us and learn new art techniques.
  • Birthday Parties - All ages: Paint, draw with your friends gathered round!
  • Sip and paint classes - Create a work of art while enjoying your favorite beverage.
  • Kid's classes - Let your little ones' imaginations run wild in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Weekly STEAM classes.

Come to DKW Art Gallery today to get your art fix.

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