Gathering of Artists
ARTISTS & ART ENTHUSIASTS - YOU ARE INVITED!
Please make plans to join us! You do not need to be a member of the Ames Community Arts Council to attend -
the event is open to everyone who would like to meet new people who like art!
Upcoming Gatherings:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Kristin M. Roach, Kristin M. Roach Art, 128 Main St., Ames
Existing at the intersection of nature and science, Kristin's art is a visual meditation exploring the intricate tapestry of our backyard ecology.
Past Gatherings:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Dan Marks, Daniel Marks Art, 2307 Timberland Rd., Ames
Dan paints, and many of his pieces feature buildings in various settings because he says buildings “…have personalities and humor, and stories to tell. Buildings can be lonely, humble, or stoic. The windows can be transparent, exposing the contents. They can be dark or veiled, or they can reflect their surroundings. Buildings are places where people can live, gather, worship, sleep, argue, gossip, and love.” Dan often distorts his images to create motion and drama. He uses vibrant colors that inspire vitality and offers an alternative perspective on those things that are often considered commonplace.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Kathy Svec Assemblages at Gallery in the Round, 1015 Hyland Ave., Ames
Shadowbox assemblages, showcasing the beautiful words of Kathy’s favorite authors. Text is placed in small, hand-bound books or similar surfaces and then illustrated with layered collages. Kathy has been an exhibiting artist since 1978. Her current assemblage work had its beginnings in hand book binding. She taught high school art, managed the art programs at the ISU Memorial Union, and is now retired and enjoying creating art on her own schedule.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Creative Artists' Studios of Ames, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., Suite #107, Ames
In Oct. of 2023 CASA expanded their space to include a Fiber Arts Node. During the gathering we saw how this new space is being utilized to meet the needs of local fiber artists. CASA is a resource for artists in Ames, providing private spaces to work, learn, collaborate, and share their expertise with the public and each other.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | MU Gallery, ISU Memorial Union, First Floor
Thank you for joining us to hear from Jennifer Drinkwater to learn about The What's Good Project, a series of paintings celebrating meaningful stories from where we live! Check out Jenn's website, here.
Tuesday, August 10 | Stephens Auditorium
Thank you for joining us for the tour of Stephens Auditorium and an amazing concert with Reggie Greenlaw and John Richardson!
Tuesday, July 13 | Melissa Stenstrom, Jewelry
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | Poet Jennifer L. Knox
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | An Evening with Visual Artist Jennifer Drinkwater
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | An Evening with the Ames History Museum
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | An Evening with ACTORS
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Visual Artist Kyle Renell
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | An Evening with the Reiman Gardens' RG Express
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, May 19, Ceramicists Linda Hardie & Valerie Williams
It was an amazing evening!
Wednesday, April 22 Poet, Mark Widrlechner
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Want to host? Let us know!
info@amesart.org | 515-259-0494
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Kristin M. Roach, Kristin M. Roach Art, 128 Main St., Ames
Existing at the intersection of nature and science, Kristin's art is a visual meditation exploring the intricate tapestry of our backyard ecology.
Past Gatherings:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Dan Marks, Daniel Marks Art, 2307 Timberland Rd., Ames
Dan paints, and many of his pieces feature buildings in various settings because he says buildings “…have personalities and humor, and stories to tell. Buildings can be lonely, humble, or stoic. The windows can be transparent, exposing the contents. They can be dark or veiled, or they can reflect their surroundings. Buildings are places where people can live, gather, worship, sleep, argue, gossip, and love.” Dan often distorts his images to create motion and drama. He uses vibrant colors that inspire vitality and offers an alternative perspective on those things that are often considered commonplace.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Kathy Svec Assemblages at Gallery in the Round, 1015 Hyland Ave., Ames
Shadowbox assemblages, showcasing the beautiful words of Kathy’s favorite authors. Text is placed in small, hand-bound books or similar surfaces and then illustrated with layered collages. Kathy has been an exhibiting artist since 1978. Her current assemblage work had its beginnings in hand book binding. She taught high school art, managed the art programs at the ISU Memorial Union, and is now retired and enjoying creating art on her own schedule.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Creative Artists' Studios of Ames, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., Suite #107, Ames
In Oct. of 2023 CASA expanded their space to include a Fiber Arts Node. During the gathering we saw how this new space is being utilized to meet the needs of local fiber artists. CASA is a resource for artists in Ames, providing private spaces to work, learn, collaborate, and share their expertise with the public and each other.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | MU Gallery, ISU Memorial Union, First Floor
Thank you for joining us to hear from Jennifer Drinkwater to learn about The What's Good Project, a series of paintings celebrating meaningful stories from where we live! Check out Jenn's website, here.
Tuesday, August 10 | Stephens Auditorium
Thank you for joining us for the tour of Stephens Auditorium and an amazing concert with Reggie Greenlaw and John Richardson!
Tuesday, July 13 | Melissa Stenstrom, Jewelry
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | Poet Jennifer L. Knox
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | An Evening with Visual Artist Jennifer Drinkwater
Find the video on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | An Evening with the Ames History Museum
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | An Evening with ACTORS
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Visual Artist Kyle Renell
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | An Evening with the Reiman Gardens' RG Express
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Tuesday, May 19, Ceramicists Linda Hardie & Valerie Williams
It was an amazing evening!
Wednesday, April 22 Poet, Mark Widrlechner
Find a video of the event on our YouTube channel, HERE.
Want to host? Let us know!
info@amesart.org | 515-259-0494
Ruben Ruiz unloads the kiln during a Gathering at Creative Artists' Studio of Ames.