Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio

06/01/2026

This Saturday, June 6 is another Farmers Market which means... another amazing Art on the Steps!
Stacy Fett will be on the steps from 8am until noon for you to browse and shop.

"I am a realism artist and started about 4 years ago after taking a 20 year break. I use multiple mediums except for oil paint which scares the dickens out of me. I enjoy creating animals from reference. They are so beautiful to create."

Meet us on the steps on Saturday!

06/01/2026

In conjunction with our Free Family Fun Day (noon-3:00 PM), the CRMA has free admission all day from 10am-4pm. Visit all 16 galleries for free and enjoy our new temporary exhibitions: "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill Stamats,"
"Visions of America: The Nation at 250," and "Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire."

Downtown Cedar Rapids

06/01/2026

Great American Art Expedition: Family Fun Day at the CRMA, Free
Saturday, June 13, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Take a trip across America in your imagination! On each stop, you’ll craft a landscape in a different art medium, as if you were taking snapshots of the sights on your journey. Paint a watercolor seascape, draw a chalk desert-scape, and collage a Midwestern hill-scape. Then you can combine all your creations into a souvenir album to take home, topped with sparkly fireworks on the cover for the U.S.A.’s big upcoming birthday! While you’re here, explore our newest exhibition, "Visions of America: The Nation at 250 Years" (on view June 6-September 13, 2026), and even test your detective skills with a scavenger hunt in the galleries. This event is free and is fun for all ages.

The CRMA has free admission the entire day from 10:00 PM-4:00 PM.

06/01/2026

This Wednesday!

Art Bites with artist Bill Stamats on "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill Stamats
Jun 3, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, Free

Join artist Bill Stamats as he discusses his and his father's work in "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats.

Art Bites is a free program which is held on the first Wednesday of every month. A question and answer session is held after the program. These programs are a fascinating look into an exhibition or piece of art. All 16 galleries are open to view for free after the program.

Art Bites is designed for you to be able to attend during your lunch hour. You are welcome to bring your sack lunch and eat in the Carnegie Library either before or after the presentation.

Cedar Rapids

06/01/2026

Artwork of the Week: Mourner's Bench by Grant Wood. As the school year comes to a close it is confession time. How many of you were ever sent to the principal's office?

Mourner’s Bench, reveals Grant Wood’s sense of humor as well as his craftsmanship abilities. The bench, which resembles a medieval church pew, was located outside of the principal’s office at McKinley High School. This is where students sat and “mourned” the deeds that brought them to the office. Wood carved the heads for the bench, but the rest constructed with the assistance of his art students at McKinley.

Image Caption: Grant Wood, Mourner’s Bench, 1921-22, Oak, carved and stained, 37 x 49 x 16 inches, on loan from the Cedar Rapids Community
School District, L1.70.3.169.

05/31/2026

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is seeking a fulltime Facilities Manager to oversee the museum building and the nearby Grant Wood Studio, as well as the grounds for both. The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and security of the museum's facilities and grounds. This role involves overseeing contractors and vendors to ensure the museum's facilities are well-maintained and meet operational needs. Three to five years’ experience in plant management desired. For a detailed description of responsibilities, visit www.crma.org for more information.

Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, and list of references to: Sean Ulmer, Director, CRMA, 410 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401. E-mail applications accepted at [email protected].

To see complete details please visit our employment page on www.crma.org.

05/31/2026

Do Not Miss This Art Bites!!

Art Bites with artist Bill Stamats on "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill Stamats
Jun 3, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, Free

Join artist Bill Stamats as he discusses his and his father's work in "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats.
Art Bites is a free program which is held on the first Wednesday of every month. A question and answer session is held after the program. These programs are a fascinating look into an exhibition or piece of art. All 16 galleries are open to view for free after the program.

Art Bites is designed for you to be able to attend during your lunch hour. You are welcome to bring your sack lunch and eat in the Carnegie Library either before or after the presentation.

05/31/2026

Front Desk Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently looking for volunteers to work weekly/people to volunteer weekly at the Museum's front desk on Thursdays or Fridays from 12pm until 4pm. You would be the visitor's first point of contact and thus serve a pivotal role in that person's overall experience. If you like meeting new people, enjoy having fun while learning and sharing, and want to become a part of the local art scene, then we'd like to talk to you! If you are interested in finding out more about these front desk visitor services opportunities, please contact Kimberly Machovec-Smith, Visitor Services and Museum Store Manager at 319-366-7503 x211 or at [email protected].

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Mark your calendars for this Thursday night!'
You are invited to a Reception at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art for our Newest Exhibitions!
Jun 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is hosting a reception to celebrate our newest exhibitions, "Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill Stamats" and "Visions of America: The Nation at 250." Comments by Executive Director Sean Ulmer and Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Julia Jessen will begin at 5:30 PM. Artists will be in attendance for you to meet and discuss their work.
Light refreshments will be served.