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.
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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.
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It's a NIGHTMARE!
For the 9th year in a row, DKW is looking for your concept of a NIGHTMARE! Yes, we know that artists have very vivid dreams and wild nightmares! So grab your brush, your chisel, your pen or whatever your media tool is and bring your NIGHTMARE TO FORM! To LIFE. (insert cackle here)
You have from now until Oct. 21st to bring, drag or force your NIGHTMARE into DKW Art Gallery. Cash prizes will be awarded on Saturday, Oct. 31st when the lightning strikes and all is revealed!
Any media, just let your imagination go wild and scary.
See some past entries below.
Some winners and some past entries from previous years.
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
- Co-Artist of the Month - Shelley Snitker. Meet & Greet is Saturday, June 20th, Noon to 4 PM.
- Co-Artist of the Month - Eylul Doganay. Meet & Greet is Saturday, June 20th, Noon to 4 PM
July
- Artist of the Month is Shelly Bales . Her Meet & Greet is Sat. the 18th. Noon to 4PM
August
- July 31, Aug 1 & 2nd. Closed for Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo. See you there!
- Aug 15- Sat. 11- 3 - Student Art Show & 10th Anniversary Celebration
September
- Sept. 12th Fall Art Show - Our 8th year! Artists, Sign up now.
- 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
