We are excited to announce that Charly Street is our next artist at Unity Point in MV. Charly’s work will be up Nov 1 – January. All pieces are framed, sizes below. You can purchase Charly’s work by calling us at 319-895-2682. (Our Main Street Gallery has recently closed.)
Happy Holidays!
Thanks to all of our artists and art lovers for a great year! Wow, the weather today is blistery (I hear the wind howling and see it swirling outside) as we await the die-hards coming to celebrate tonight! I think back on all of the wonderful art created and sold this year with a smile. We love supporting our artists and their fans!
Here’s a look back on just some of the pieces sold this year.
We love hosting events in our event center such as the Lion’s club with performances by the MVHS Choir, painting classes taught by Mark Benesh, vendor fairs, writer’s night, community events, weddings, receptions, bridal showers, special exhibits such as Bob Campagna’s Cornell photo show and much more…
The Portrayal of Mount Vernon (April in 2023) and our Annual Bridal fair (March in 2023) have became community staples.
Vendor Fair and Specials Nov 5th and 26th
Celebrating 5 years in our front gallery! We will have lots of specials, a vendor fair and wine tasting.
Stop in to get a jump on holiday Shopping during Shop Small Weekends!
Faces of Hope: Photographer Bob Campagna – Extended
Great news: This exhibit will be extended through Nov 5, 2022. Stop in to see ‘Faces of Hope – Men and Women of Cornell’, a Cornell photography show.
Works of Andrew Raeside starts today!
We are exciting to bring you pieces by Andrew Raeside. This show runs from August 3 – Sept. Originally scheduled to be at the Artisans Sanctuary we are happy to help out! Stop in to see Andrew’s mixed media pieces! All pieces are for sale.
“My current objective is to use abstract art to celebrate what connects us all
together. The New York School of Abstract expressionists is my primary influence. They
spoke about a collective unconscious, a concept held by psychologist Carl Jung. But
it is not necessary to believe in anything magical to understand that we are all connected
together because we all have shared experiences. And we all respond emotionally to our
experiences. When we look at a painting we respond emotionally to what we are seeing.
Even if the painting is completely abstract and makes no reference to anything in the
physical world. We may not be conscious of our reaction but if we are paying attention it
is there. My wish is to make paintings that celebrate these emotional interconnections
between us.”
Alcohol Ink Gallery
I just wanted to post this colorful array of Alcohol Ink pieces. Stop in to see these and others. All of these and more available at Mount Vernon Creates!
Walk through of Mount Vernon Creates
This walkthrough was from May 12, 2022. Please enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/114718255316559/videos/1896080580581856
Denise’s Alcohol Ink Exhibit at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
This exhibit is up through June 2022…you can also see some of it from the sidewalk outside if you are not comfortable going inside yet. Enjoy!
Portrayal of Mount Vernon April 9 – 10th
Are you an artist and looking for a fun activity…sign up for Portrayal of Mount Vernon. See details at MountVernonCreates.com. This year’s listing as of today are the following:
Cassidy Oates, Jeff Allen, Cris Sell, Hugh Lifson, Katrina Garner, Alex Skeries, Mark Benesh, Deb Weiser, Mark Weiser, Eli Ehlinger, Sue Coleman, Marty Mitchell, Jean Lehman, Doran Pearson, Barbara Weets, Gary Siegle, and Dean Traver.
Derecho Inspired Art Exhibit Now Showing
Stop in to see this wonderful show by Eli Ehlinger. The color choices and motion created in this show is simply amazing. All pieces are for sale.