The Iowa Artists 2026 Online Show is officially open for submissions! This year’s exhibition has an open theme, and all current Iowa Artists members are invited to participate. Submission Details Each member may submit one 2D artwork and one 3D artwork Submissions are open September 1–30, 2026 Entries will be judged by Ken Hall from […]
This is not an Iowa Artists event. “In connection with the Muscatine Arts Council and the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, we are hosting a weekend of Plein Air Painting for all levels of artists.We have a workshop on Saturday and an Artists Reception to close out the weekend. For more experienced Plein Air artists, […]
The application for the 15th Annual Reinbeck Art Festival is open! We invite you to apply and encourage you to invite others to apply to this juried event held on Main Street in Reinbeck, Iowa on September 19, 2026 from 9-3 P.M. This outside festival will offer: Art Vendors Car Show including motorcycles, tractors, pickups […]
Are you taking yourself and your art too seriously? Have you become obsessed with perfection? Has painting become hard, or worse, a chore? Do you ever feel your work isn’t “good” enough? Have you lost that “spark” when approaching a blank canvas? Let’s work on that together! New to acrylic (or any) painting? This is a great […]
Join artist Jill Sneed for a fun, beginner‑friendly introduction to contour drawing—a simple drawing technique that helps you slow down, look closely, and really notice what’s in front of you. If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is a great first step. And if you already […]
