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 […]
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 […]
Centre for the Arts and Artists 501 W 3rd St N, Newton, IA 50208 Instructor: Sophie Parker Learn the fundamentals of creating armatures and working with paper clay! Students will leave with a finished project (with the option to pick their creations up after drying time). If desired, dried sculptures can be painted or left as […]
