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Now in its ninth year, the Southwest Iowa Art Tour connects southwest Iowa communities through art! This event is not only great for artists, but it brings local residents and visitors together to experience the small towns and outstanding talent in our region.
This tour is self-guided, so you can chart your own course, go at your own pace, and visit the gathering places in any order you choose! Make an entire day by stopping at local eateries and attractions as you visit the communities! They appreciate your support. To view the 2022 Southwest Iowa Art Tour map, click here.
For 2022, over 70 artists are participating at 16 Gathering Places in 11 communities! Select locations are participating in the "Sneak Peek" from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, September 16th. All locations will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, September 17th, and from noon to 4 PM on Sunday, September 18th.
The Southwest Iowa Art Tour is coordinated by Golden Hills RC&D of Oakland and the collaborative efforts of local participating artists. Funding for the event, which is free to the public, comes in part from local sponsors.
Gathering Places in Pottawattamie County:
PACE Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center | Council Bluffs
Featured Artists: Ann Brugenhemke, Buck Christensen, Deb Koesters, Jeff Koterba, Kent Hertz, Lynda Vik, Tim Guthrie, and more
The Painted Camel Gallery | Macedonia
Featured artists: Sheryl Tschupp, Bud Noble, Paul Joch, Robert Dewaele & Marilyn Hackett
Penny's Visions Art Gallery | Neola
Featured artists: Penny Christensen, Russell Christensen, Jean Enke - Arleta, and more
Avoca Main Street | Avoca
Featured artists: LuAnn Barrett, Richard Longbow, Haley McAndrews, David Krueger & Jessica Montana
Other Gathering Places:
Brick Wall Gallery | Harlan
Mary Sneed's Fine Art & Custom Framing | Glenwood
Langille Studios | Malvern
East Liberty Church | Malvern
Colorado Art Studio | Malvern
Charles E. & Florence M. Lakin Community Center | Malvern
Art Church | Malvern
Fine Arts on Fifth Gallery and Studio | Malvern
Five One 8 | Red Oak
SWAG at the Bank | Villisca
Brenda Scott Studios | Essex
Zanzibarn Creations | Clarinda
For more information, be sure to check out the Southwest Iowa Art Tour Facebook page and visit the event's official website!
