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ARC GALLERY SOLO EXHIBITION SEWN FROM RESISTANCE
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 2025, 5-8pm SEWN FROM RESISTANCE: Deconstructing Black Disability Narratives in America is a...
Jill Wells
Feb 51 min read
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A Heartfelt Holiday Art Installation
Family gatherings during the holidays can sometimes be, shall we say, complicated and chaotic—at least from time to time. But designing...
Jill Wells
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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WHY WE SUPPORT THE 3D MURAL MODEL PROJECT Patron Testimonials
Marsha Ternus Former Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court "The beauty and thoughtfulness of Jill’s inclusive art is amazing! I was so...
Jill Wells
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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COMMUNITY LOVE COMES IN EVERY COLOR
“What does community mean to you?” Asking questions is one of my absolute favorite things to do and this question is where we started in...
Jill Wells
Jul 23, 20235 min read
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Meet The Art Week Artist | Melvin Coleman Jr. (he/him) aka Mr. Goldshine
BIO: Melvin Coleman Jr. (Mr. Goldshine) is an American-born and Iowa-based classical/contemporary pianist, keyboardist, and composer. A...
Jill Wells
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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Meet The Art Week Artist | ERICA FAYE (she/her)
BIO: American filmmaker, writer, and actress Erica Faye is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and is the founder of Erica Faye...
Jill Wells
May 12, 20234 min read
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BIGGEST Opening Exhibit in Heritage Gallery History!
When the doors opened at 4 pm on the first Monday in May 2023, The FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ARTISTS occupied space like no one before and...
Jill Wells
May 7, 20234 min read
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Meet The Artist | DANIELLE (she/her)
BIO Danielle is an Iowa-based artist, whose anime works focus on relationship dynamics and the past. Danielle would like to collaborate...
Jill Wells
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | RYAN MUELLER (he/him)
BIO Ryan Mueller is a geometric abstraction artist, who lives and works in Ankeny, Iowa. He creates his work using a systematic process....
Jill Wells
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | ZOE NISWANDER (she/her)
BIO Zoe Niswander is an Iowa-based, abstract artist whose artwork is inspired by current events or dreams. Zoe would love to sell her...
Jill Wells
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | VERA WEBSTER (she/her)
BIO | Q & A Art is a means of communication. It speaks in ways and expresses ideas and insights that are harder to express verbally. ...
Jill Wells
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Meet The Artist | LEO BIRD (he/him)
BIO Born and raised in Ames, Iowa, Leo Bird is a visual storyteller based out of Des Moines. His stories show how he overcame challenges...
Jill Wells
Apr 14, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | NATHAN WILLIAMSON (he/him)
BIO Nathan Williamson is an Iowa-based artist specializing in stained glass. "I was born with spina bifida and have been using a...
Jill Wells
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | KEVIN THOR (he/him)
BIO Kevin is a Viking artist and was born and raised in Asgard. Kevin is a painter, metal worker, scholar, and sword fighter. He creates...
Jill Wells
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | SARAH SADIE LOGEMANN (she/her)
BIO Sarah Sadie Logemann is a contemporary multimedia artist who lives and works in Iowa. "Art guides my spirit to find connection that...
Jill Wells
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | JACK MARREN (he/him)
BIO Iowa based artist Jack Marren has a very impressive body of work and here is why. "I create bright-colored abstract art inspired by...
Jill Wells
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Meet The Artist | HOLLY NEWVINE (she/her)
BIO Holly Newvine is an Iowa-based artist who specializes in acrylic painting and is very active in her creative practice. Holly begins...
Jill Wells
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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