Mount Vernon Creates Bridal Fair 2022

Mark you calendars now for this exciting Bridal Fair at Mount Vernon Creates. We will have 20 plus Bridal vendors to assist you with your bridal needs. Spend a fun afternoon discussing your plans or ideas with multiple vendors.

Feb 20th from 11 – 4 pm.

Swag/Bridal bags to the first 30 brides…

January Watercolor Classes

Our next Watercolor class starts January 5th. Choose from 1 pm or 3:30 pm on Wednesdays. Taught by Mark Benesh, this class is for beginners and intermediate.

Stop in or call to reserve your spot.

Shop Small Vendor and Artisan Fairs Nov 6th and 27th

Join us for Shop Small Saturdays Nov 6th and 27th. There will be a vendor and artisan fair in the event center. Come shop the gallery and all of our wonderful vendors. Vendors vary from Nov 6th to Nov 27th. Come both days to get the best deals!

Both days 10 – 3 pm

Stop at the info area for CDGs early bird give-a-ways to the first shoppers including a coupon (Nov 27th) from Mount Vernon Creates.

Watercolor for Beginners with Mark Benesh (4 weeks class Oct 20 – Nov 10th)

Watercolor for Beginners by Mark Benesh

The following is a high-level overview of the class. This is a four-week class taught by Mark Benesh. Start from the basics.

Starting Oct 20th from 1 – 3 pm

1st week:
How brushes and paints work. Mixing colors.
Making a color chart for blending reference.

Week 2: How to stretch your paper and prepare it for painting.
Working wet on wet and wet on dry paper.

Week3:
Landscape

Week 4: still life

Materials included. 200.00 (plus tax) for four week session.

Contact Denise at Mount Vernon Creates to pay and register.

Derecho Inspired Show

Our next show is a “Derecho” inspired show by Eli Ehlinger. The show opening is August 6th…stop in for the community poetry night and see this wonderful new art exhibit. Here is a sneak peek…

Upcoming Events July

July

10th Frosted Cupcakes will join us for Heritage Days from 10 – 4 (or til’ sold out), lots of varieties of Almost Famous popcorn as well. Yum!!!

16th Denise’s Art opening at Artisans Sanctuary in Cedar Rapids 6 – 8 pm, join us for the opening reception. All are welcome. They have moved to their new space in CR. Many of the pieces in this exhibit were created during 2020/21.

22nd Portrayal of Mount Vernon Awards Night (vote before July 22) 5:30 – 7 pm 25 artists, 33 pieces

22nd Writer’s Night 7 – 8:30 pm, let us know if you would like to read

31st Last day of Portrayal of Mount Vernon art exhibition, all pieces are for sale

Kings Chapel

Vote for Your Favorite Portrayal of MV Piece

Awards will be July 22, 2021 from 5:30 – 7 pm with Writer’s Night following. Stop in to Mount Vernon Creates soon to vote for your favorite piece in the Portrayal of Mount Vernon art exhibit.

Awards sponsored by MVC and Mount Vernon Area Arts Council.

Awards to be announced at 6 pm.

Wine and snacks served.