CHARLES CITY ARTS CENTER

CHARLES CITY ARTS CENTER ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Local artists work is available for purchase year round in the Galleria.
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The Charles City Arts Center features an exciting mix of contemporary and traditional works with a monthly exhibit rotation. The Arts Center also offers a whimsical assortment of gifts ranging from $1-$100.

Come visit us!! I am happy to announce that I am joining the small but mighty team at The Charles City Arts Center! This...
09/14/2024

Come visit us!! I am happy to announce that I am joining the small but mighty team at The Charles City Arts Center! This month is not a month you want to miss! Visit our amazing Haitian flags on loan from our neighbors at Waterloo Center for the Arts!

09/14/2024

Celebrating the North Iowa Art Studio Tour's membership at the Clear Lake Arts Center!🎨 Get ready to explore the vibrant and diverse art scene of North Iowa as 21 talented local artists open their studios to the public. From September 27 to September 29, you’ll have the opportunity to visit 11 unique locations across the region, each showcasing a variety of artistic styles and mediums, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and more.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just curious about the creative process, this self-guided tour allows you to meet the artists, watch live demonstrations, and purchase original works directly from the creators themselves. Best of all, admission is free, making it the perfect weekend activity for friends and families.

Friday, Sept 27th 4pm - 7pm
Saturday, Sept 28th 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Sept 29th 1pm - 4pm

View their map and plan your route online!
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Please join us tomorrow night (9/6) from 5-7 PM for our Opening Reception. Our thanks to our friends at The Rustic Corne...
09/05/2024

Please join us tomorrow night (9/6) from 5-7 PM for our Opening Reception. Our thanks to our friends at The Rustic Corner for sponsoring this event. The exhibit is on loan from the Waterloo Center for the Arts and staff member Elizabeth Andrews will be giving a short talk. It will be sparkly and interesting night! Admission is free and open to the public!

September's Kids Art Class is open for registration! Ms. Hamm always has something fun and creative for the kids to do! ...
08/30/2024

September's Kids Art Class is open for registration! Ms. Hamm always has something fun and creative for the kids to do! You can register your child here: https://www.charlescityarts.org/classes

Lots going on at the Arts Center in August! Check out all the details on our news blog:
08/29/2024

Lots going on at the Arts Center in August! Check out all the details on our news blog:

FunIts been a very busy month at the Charles City Arts Center. We started out with an Opening Reception for Mariah Piippo on the 2nd. Her show is titled “Color & Texture” and its a very fitting title… just look at her work! "Inspired by nature and seeking catharsis, Piippo began integrating te...

We are excited to share that we were awarded the Cultural Capacity Building Grant from the Iowa Arts Council! You can re...
08/28/2024

We are excited to share that we were awarded the Cultural Capacity Building Grant from the Iowa Arts Council! You can read all the details here: https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-news/2024-arts-and-culture-grants/
Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa ArtsCouncil, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Grateful for support and generosity from Kent Shankle. Not only did he do an excellent job judging Art-a-Fest on Saturda...
08/21/2024

Grateful for support and generosity from Kent Shankle. Not only did he do an excellent job judging Art-a-Fest on Saturday, he also purchased and donated this beautiful bowl from Douglas Cole for the CCAC's permanent collection! Thank you Mr. Shankle and all the other people who have donated to the Arts Center over the years!

08/21/2024
08/18/2024

📢 Wanted: Feedback Please!!
https://www.charlescityartafest.com/feedback
Please consider taking our brief survey. Results will be confidential, and honest feedback will help us plan next year's event. It only takes a couple of minutes!

P.S. We've implemented SO MANY of the suggestions submitted through this survey over the past few years... your feedback truly makes a difference!

08/18/2024

The logo design contest votes have been counted, and we have a winner... Congratulations Crystal Nowak!

​Crystal's design will be the new 2025 Art-a-Fest logo, and will be featured on our website, social media, print media, T-shirts, & more. She described her design as follows:
"I aimed to design a logo for Art-A-Fest that is professional and easily understandable. The logo features a paintbrush painting the text, along with elements like the Bridge, Nature Elements, and Cedar River, to represent the charming town of Charles City."

THANK YOU to everyone who participated and submitted a design - there were MANY votes cast, and it was a close contest. Also, thanks to everyone who stopped by the information booth to vote. We hope to see you all again next year!

08/18/2024

Art-a-Fest 2024 was a great event! We couldn't have pulled it off without our incredible team of volunteers- thank you all so very much!

Ann Prichard
Cora Elsbury
Danielle Clarke
David Lusk
Elissa Ellis
Hope Pickar
Jordan Schmidt
Julie Morton
Kelly Schmidt
Kris Ward
Krista Noah
Kylie Pickar
Lewis Kiewel
Mike Tracey
Olive Tracey
Owen Prichard
Paige Pickar
Par Holmberg
Robert Mulcahy
Rowyn Schmidt
Roxanne Barrigan
Sam Kiewel
Scott Blankenbaker
Scott Stroud
Sharon Bormann
Stewart Dalton
Viveinne Rafkin..and many others who jumped in to help! No WAY the event would have been successful without all of you!!

P.S. - the winner of the logo design contest will be announced TOMORROW!!

08/16/2024

We’ll be downtown serving Bloody Mary’s during Art-A-Fest tomorrow.

Make sure to stop by and see all of the wonderful artwork and enjoy some Bloody Mary’s!

We’ll be there ready to serve at 10am.

08/14/2024

Shirts are ready for pickup!!

If you ordered a shirt, stop by the CHARLES CITY ARTS CENTER Wed-Fri this week between 1-5pm to pick it up, or stop by the info booth during Art-a-Fest.

If you didn't order a shirt, you can still get one! Shirts will be available for sale at the info booth for $22-$25, while supplies last.

08/11/2024

Congratulations to all of our Art-a-Fest Bucks winners!

Stop by the Info Booth during Art-a-Fest and register for another chance to win - there will be 2 live drawings, but you must register and be present to win. See you on August 17th, from 10am-4pm in Central Park!

08/07/2024

In case you missed it... meet our 2024 Art-a-Fest Judge, Kent Shankle!

Kent will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners as well as several honorable mentions and a special award in honor of Jean Semelhack during Art-a-Fest on Saturday, August 17th from 10am - 4pm.
Learn more about Kent --> https://www.charlescityartafest.com/judge

08/07/2024
08/07/2024

Art-a-Fest literally would not be possible without support from our generous sponsors/donors. Donation ensures the continuity of this popular and historical arts festival in Charles City, which is celebrating 51 years 🤯 - Amazing!!

Learn more and/or donate to your favorite Art Festival- https://www.charlescityartafest.com/donate

08/06/2024

In case you missed it... check out our 2024 vendors!

Stop and grab something fresh and delicious during Art-a-Fest: Saturday, August 17th from 10am-4pm!

Address

301 N Jackson Street
Charles City, IA
50616

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16412286284

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