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Special Events & Programs at Arts on Grand
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Clay County Fair Art Barn
Arts
on Grand hosts the Art Barn at the world's largest county fair - the Clay
County Fair.
The Fair begins on the Saturday
following Labor Day, and continues for the next nine days, ending on
Sunday.
The Art Barn is open daily from 9 am - 6:30 pm. and features:
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regional artists demonstrating their talent and selling their artwork,
- watercolor painting and free hands-on projects for kids of ALL ages,
and
- LEGOs to play with courtesy of the American Institute of Architects -
Iowa Chapter
The Art Barn has a new look and location! It is still located on the west side of the
fairgrounds, across from the horse arena in the building previously
known as the maintenance shed. You can't miss us! It's two doors east of the "Chop Shop", at the intersection of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue.
The building looks like a barn, and is white with a bright red roof!
2006:
Highlights
2005: Featured Artists and Activities
2004:
Featured Artists and
Activities
2002:
Featured Artists and Activities
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Day
Trips and Art Adventures
are
periodically scheduled through Arts on Grand. The
trips may include visits to art galleries, artisan
workshops, theatrical productions...whatever the cultural
environment has to offer!
2006: Mama
Mia! Sat. Jan. 13, 2007
2004:
Mystery Arts Trip Along the A.R.T. Studio Tour Route
2004: The Arts Document Lewis & Clark: A Trip Back in Time
2003: Fall Arts and Foliage Adventure: Decorah Studio Arts
Festival
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Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged
Foreign Film
Series
A collaboration with Carey's Electronics, 220 N. Grand Ave, Spencer, IA.
Films will be shown four consecutive Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at
Carey's upper level viewing lounge in the fall and again in the spring. Admission is
free, but donations are
appreciated.
March 2006
July 22, 2005 - Outdoor Foreign Film: "Motorcycle Diaries"
October 2005
April 2005
October 2004
February 2004
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Contact us
for more information.
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Foreign Film Festival
"Villisca"
October 23
Following the film, Dr. Edgar V. Epperly, the primary historical
consultant for this award winning film, will make a special appearance
at Carey's Electronics. Epperly has studied the still-unsolved 1912
Villisca, IA axe murders for over 50 years and is considered to be the
foremost authority on the crime. Epperly will respond to questions and
sign copies of the new national release version of "Villisca" on DVD.
He will also display the actual murder weapon, the infamous Villisca
axe. Epperly will soon donate the artifact to the newly formed Villisca
Historical Society, so this is likely to be the only time the axe will
be on display in the Spencer area. "Villisca: Living with a Mystery"
will be released nationally on DVD on October 24, 2006.
Fund-raisers
Backyard Bach & Blues
A summer fundraising event held annually in a local backyard.
The evening features musical entertainment and culinary treats themed to
a region or country. Music ranges from traditional to
contemporary. Area 'friends of the arts' provide culinary
treats. The event is led by committee, supported by volunteers.
We'd love your help or input!
2007: July 14, 2007
Save the Date!
BBB will be hosted by Neal & Kitty Conover
at their 1215 North Grand Avenue residence!
2006: American Gothic on a Iowa Century Farm
2005:
Pazzazz 'n Jazz - A Tastin' Sensation!
2004: Iowa Barn Dance: Tex-Mex Style!
2003: "Red, White & Blue, and Some Rock,
Too!"
2002: "Country Living and All that Jazz!"
2001: "Carribbean" and "German"
Mardi Party on Grand: A Celebration
of Edible Art
is our
"winter" fund-raiser, typically held in March, which promises an evening
of music, tastes of scrumptious food, and an opportunity to bid on
edible art via an entertaining live auction format!
2007: March 24, 2007 - Save the Date!
2006:
Edible Art Auction Menu
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Highlights
2005:
Edible Art Auction Menu
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Highlights
2004:
Edible Art Auction Menu
2002: Edible Art
Auction Menu
Year 2000
"The
Gathering: Of Time, of Land, of Many Hands"
 aka "ParkArt 2000",
a community-wide project with visiting resident artists,
Nina-Smoot-Cain and John Pitman Weber,
resulted in "The Gathering: of Time, of Land, of Many Hands" - A broken
tile mosaic installed on a 3 armed curved wall structure and 2 columns.
Prints of
this artwork are available through the AOG
Gift Gallery
Membership
Membership Appreciation
is traditionally held in October. The evening is free
of cost to our members, and involves fun activities
along with good food served up by the AOG staff and board as
our way of saying "Thanks for Your Support"!
2005:
A week-long celebration with cake "du jour", coffee and cider, and a
free print for those who renewed at a higher level
2004: A week long celebration with an open house, cookies "du jour",
coffee and apple cider
2003
:Membership Appreciation:
A
Picture Perfect Event
2002: Membership Appreciation:
Fun and Spooktacular Night
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