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American Gothic House

Eldon, Iowa

Art, History

Famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood's 1930 painting, "American Gothic" Nice photo opportunity.

Anderson Gallery

Des Moines, Iowa

Art

Exhibitions of fine arts including faculty, student and juried shows.

Arts for Living Center

Burlington, Iowa

Art

Community arts facility offering fine arts and crafts classes for all ages, changing fine arts exhibition and music and dramatic performances. Adapted 1868 church building in historic Heritage Hill District.

Brunnier Art Museum

Ames, Iowa

Art, Culture, University

The Brunnier Art Museum is the state's only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection, and one of the nation's few museums located within a performing arts and conference complex (Iowa State Center). Founded in 1975, the museum is named after its benefactors, Iowa State alumnus Henry J. Brunnier and his wife Ann. The decorative arts collection they donated, the Brunnier Collection, is extensive, consisting of ceramics, glass, dolls, ivory, jade, and enameled metals.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Art, Culture

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has a collection of more than 7,200 works of art spanning many eras—from Roman antiquity to the present. The collection is particularly strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century. There are a number of artists the Museum holds in great depth—including the world's largest collection of works of art by Grant Wood. The Museum also possesses a strong collection of Roman portrait busts donated by Tom and Nan Riley, and an extensive print collection from the 15th century forward primarily donated by Peter O. Stamats.

Coe College Art Galleries

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Art

An art gallery established to exhibit temporary exhibitions; mainly regional artists of all media and styles and Coe students. Tours and lecture available.

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, Iowa

Art

The Art Center focuses on 19th & 20th century art. It features traveling exhibitions, studio classes, a restaurant, and museum shop. The building was designed by Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pie and Richard Meier.

Figge Art Museum

Davenport, Iowa

Art

Our museum truly brings people and art together. We offer workshops, classes, lectures, films, and of course art in our permanent collection, including our renowned Haitian collection. We also bring numerous world-class exhibitions to our museum. Most of all, we strive to be an arts center for the community.

Grant Wood Gallery

Anamosa, Iowa

Art

View a continuing exhibit of Grant Wood prints and photos of the original Grant Wood Art Colony in Stone City. Original murals on exhibit by Grant Wood from the old Chieftain Hotel in Council Bluffs. Gift Shop includes Grant Wood prints, books and memorabilia.

Iowa Arts Council

Des Moines, Iowa

Art

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American Gothic House Center

Eldon, Iowa

Art, History, Historic House, Specialized

Strike your own American Gothic pose in front of the house that inspired Iowa artist Grant Wood to begin his most famous painting. Costumes and pitch fork are provided by the American Gothic House Center!

Art on Campus

Ames, Iowa

Art

Displays of public art throughout the Iowa State University campus.

Blanden Art Museum

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Art, Children's, Culture, Historic House

The neoclassical building, which is on the national Register of Historic Places, is located in the interesting Oak Hill District of Fort Dodge. Along with with beauty and historical significance of the museum, the Blanden maintains a high standard of exhibition quality and dynamic spirit of community outreach in the visual arts. The museum is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to engage the community and foster creativity.

Carter House Museum

Elkader, Iowa

Art

House museum with annex

Charles H. MacNider Museum

Mason City, Iowa

Art

Features a fine collection of 19th & 20th century American art, including the "Bil Baird World of Puppets", changing exhibitions and a full range of public programs, classes and events.

Coe College Permanent Collection

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Art

Galleries and other spaces located in the Stewart Memorial Library to house important art works and several large collections: the Marvin Cone Collection, the Conger Metcalf Collection and the Grant Wood Collection.

Dubuque Museum of Art

Dubuque, Iowa

Art

The new Dubuque Museum of Art opened in July, 1999, and provides rotating exhibitions and exhibits related to its permanent collection.

German American Heritage Center

Davenport, Iowa

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

A growing ethnic museum focusing on the German-American in the Midwest. Located in an historic immigrant hotel, this museum explores German American immigration to the United States on the impact these individuals and their descendents had on regional development.

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, Iowa

Art, Historic House

1877 mansion with art galleries and a 1925, 1400 seat, theatre.

James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Art, Culture, Library

Small regional arts center and sculpture garden featuring temporary exhibits and a permanent collection.