We will have cupcakes by Frosted here on July 4th during Nitty Gritty from 10 – 4 pm or while supplies last. They’re so yummy they go fast!!! Stop in to pick up your cupcakes and see what’s new at the gallery.
Portrayal of Mount Vernon 2021
Chocolate Stroll June 5th, 10 – 4 pm
We will have Frosted Cupcakes on site selling yummy cupcakes. They were such a hit during Chalk the Walk that we are bringing them back.
Also, the gallery will have the following specials:
Sweetheart wine with hints of Raspberry and Chocolate $5 glass, Yummy!
Almost Famous Popcorn Chocolate varieties $4 bags
Buy any bottle of wine and get $1 off a bag of Chocolate popcorn
Flowers and Friends Card Class by Barbara
Join us to make two cards and a treat box on Thursday, May 20 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Registration fee will be reimbursed by Barbara with a $25 order from Stampin Up!
Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages on site for purchase. We also have Almost Famous popcorn.
Sign up at MountVernonCreates.com under our shop.
Portrayal of Mount Vernon April 24 – 25th, 2021
Current artist listing to date:
Barb Thompson |
Cris Sell |
Don Dixson |
Hugh Lifson |
Susan Coleman |
Eli Ehlinger |
Nancy Lindsay |
Katrina Garner |
Doran Pearson |
Jean Lehman |
Dean Traver |
Deb Weiser |
Chris Robbins |
Cindy Motsinger |
Marty Mitchell |
Donna Jelmeland |
Jeff Allen |
Mark Weiser |
WaMaC Art Show April 17th
Art Lovers and Supporters:
2021 WaMaC Art Show Press Release
The annual WaMaC conference art exhibit featuring the work of student artists from Beckman, Maquoketa, Marion, Mount Vernon, Solon, and West Delaware High Schools will be open to the public Saturday, April 17th from noon to 4:00pm in the front lobby of the Mount Vernon High School Performing Arts Center at 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA. The exhibit will feature the top 120 works of art including drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, design, photography, and ceramics. Each category will be awarded first, second, and third honors as well as a best in show and student choice.
Mark your calendars!
Call to Artists April 24th and 25th
Have you signed up for Portrayal of Mount Vernon yet?
Registered 2021:
Barb Thompson |
Cris Sell |
Don Dixon |
Hugh Lifson |
Susan Coleman |
Eli Ehlinger |
Nancy Lindsay |
Katrina Garner |
Doran Pearson |
Jean Lehman |
If you would like to sponsor an artist or painting, please let us know.
New to the gallery artist Don Dixson
Love this collaboration by fabric artists Don Dixson and Janell Peters. Stop in to see this piece up close and other pieces by Don in our gallery now.
Portrayal of Mount Vernon Call to Artists
Calling all artists: Our event this year will be April 24 – 25th. Please let us know if you would like to participate in this year’s event and exhibition.
Please find more information at the following location: https://mountvernoncreates.com/?page_id=16027
Vendor/Artist Fair Feb 19 – 20th from 10 – 3 pm
All – MV Businesses are promoting a shop local event on Feb 19 and 20th. Mount Vernon Creates is having a vendor/artist fair during that time. This event will require masks and social distancing.
One of the artists who will be showing their work during this event is Don Dixson. Don makes beautiful fabric pieces. These pieces will be displayed ad for sale during this two day pop-up event.
Stop in to see Don and his artistry as well as all of the local artwork we have on display.
Mount Vernon Creates has 14 local artists displayed and 5 wineries with 40 plus selections. We will be offering samples of a few of our wines during this two day event.