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MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH

LIANNE WESTCOT


“I love the Midwest countryside and its vignettes and vistas. I am a native Iowan and my parents were trained horticulturalists. Growing up in rural Iowa, the countryside was an important part of life. I find inspiration in the farms, fields, and nature areas of the local countryside.” 

- Lianne Westcot

APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH

IVY HINRICHS


“My impressionistic style is a marriage between my two passions- which was color and light relationships within abstracts as well as the attention to detail required of photo-realism.  ” 

- Ivy Hinrichs

Art Parties in Marion, Cedar Rapids & Hiawatha, IA

DKW Art Gallery hosts fun and memorable art parties in Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Hiawatha, IA for birthdays, team-building events, private gatherings, and special celebrations. Our art parties are designed to be relaxed, creative, and enjoyable for guests of all experience levels. We provide the materials, guidance, and welcoming atmosphere—so you can focus on having fun and creating something unique. If you’re searching for creative art parties in the Cedar Rapids area, DKW Art Gallery delivers an experience your guests will remember.


Please Check out Our Calendar Below

January

  • Artists start turning in art for Feb's 5" x 7" Scenes of Iowa Challenge (see below)
  • Artist start signing up for Spring Art Show. (scroll down for more info)
  • Weekly Saturday Artist Forum - Scroll down for more information.
  • Jan 7th - Wed Nite 4-week Class on Colored Pencil Portraits
  • Jan 10th - Sat., Closed for Christmas Party
  • Jan 17th - Sat., Noon to 4PM - Artist Meet & Greet for Rachelle Byers


February

  • Feb 1st - Feb 11th. Artists continue to turn in 5" x 7" Scenes of Iowa for show on 14th. More info below.
  • Sat. Feb 14th Noon to 4PM. Mini GRAND Showing. With a BIG Mini Surprise!  Over 100 pieces of mini art for sale!
  • Fri. Feb 27th 5-7PM "Wine, Wisdom & Whimsy" A sendoff meet and greet for Dimitri Pink with live painting and lively discussion. 

March

  • Artist of the Month is Lianne Westcot. Her Meet & Greet is Sat. March 21st, Noon to 4PM

April

  • Artist of the Month is Ivy Hinrichs. Her Meet & Greet is Sat. the 18th from Noon to 4PM.

May

  • May 17th - Sat. 9 - 3 Our Spring Show

June

  • Dual Artist of the Month - Shelley Snitker
  • Dual Artist of the Month - Drew Mounce

July

  •  Artist of the Month is Shelly Bales . Her Meet & Greet is Sat. the 18th. Noon to 4PM

August

  • July 31, Aug 1 & 2nd. Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo.
  • Aug 15- Sat. 11- 3 - Student Art Show & 10th Anniversary Celebration

September

  • Fall Art Show - date to be announced.
  • Start bringing in your entries for "Nightmare on 7th Avenue!" Cash prizes and scares all around!

October

  • NIGHTMARE ON 7th AVENUE Artist Challenge - What is your nightmare?
  • Oct 31st - Awards Show for Nightmare on 7th Avenue.

November


December


ARTISTS FORUM - 2PM to 5PM - Every Saturday (almost) there is a gathering of all forms, all levels, all ages of artists at DKW. To talk, to share, to learn and to mingle. To motivate and get motivated. No membership or program. Just artists being artist. Creating ENERGY and absorbing ENERGY. Stop by. This is your invitation, the door is open to you. Tell us about yourself. We'll tell you about ourselves. Some come every week, some come once a season. What ever. Come as you are. Work on something if you want. Or just soak in the ENERGY.