Creative Artists Open Studio
2026-04-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 2630 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, United States
COME CREATE WITH US!
The Creative Artists are offering the opportunity for artists to come together, make art, and enjoy camaraderie with fellow creatives. Many folks have the desire to make art but lack the space for it, prefer the company of others while creating, or both! This open studio workspace, offered twice a month, will give you that combination. Join fellow creatives at the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for 3 hours of painting, drawing, fabric art, collaging, or your own brand of creating.
You will need to bring your own materials and supplies. There is a sink available for water and washing up. The space we’ll be using is on the main level of the building. Parking is available in front or back of the building with handicap spots in front on B Avenue. Snacks will be provided but you may always bring your own.
There is a $10 fee for each studio session to defray the cost of space rental, payable at each session. You do not have to be a Creative Artists member to attend. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome, regardless of experience or skill level.

Creative Artists Monthly Meeting
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 2630 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, United States
Monthly meeting followed by artist showcase.

ART SHOW & SALE at West End Diner
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | West End Diner, 809 6th Ave, Marion, IA, 52302, United States
Stop by and check out some wonderful works by local artists and Creative Artist member! Our art show and sale occurs during the greater Marion Art Festival, 9a.m. – 3p.m. It will be held in West End Diner’s outdoor pavilion.

Grant Wood Studio Tour
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Grant Wood Studio and Visitors Center, 810 2nd Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Please join us for a free docent led tour of Grant Wood’s Cedar Rapids studio and home. The Grant Wood Studio is owned and operated by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and is a member of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Admission is free during regular Studio hours thanks to a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust. The Studio is located at 810 Second Avenue SE near downtown Cedar Rapids. A free parking lot is available for Studio visitors. Please note that while the Armstrong visitor Center (ground floor) is handicapped accessible, the Studio on the second floor is not.
The Welcome Center is located on the main level and has an informative video for those interested.
Please contact Teri Ellis if you are planning to attend.

Studio Visit - Mary Zeran
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | The Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, United States
Please join us for a visit to contemporary abstract painter, Mary Zeran’s studio in the Cherry Building. Please contact organizer, Leah Greif, if you plan to attend.
From Mary’s website:

“My work is rooted in the belief that joy is a form of resistance.
In a world that often asks us to shrink, dim, or disconnect from ourselves, I create art that does the opposite—it reignites, expands, and remembers. Through bold color, layered texture, and abstract form, I make work that reconnects people with their vibrancy—the part of them that still feels curious, alive, and full of possibility.
My materials and process mirror this emotional landscape. I paint on transparent polyester film using fluid acrylics, letting color slide, pool, and collide on uneven surfaces. The result is organic, expressive, and intuitive—compositions that are less about telling a literal story and more about creating a feeling. A reminder. A spark.
Because your light was never lost.
It just needed something to reflect it back.”

Creative Artists Monthly Meeting
2026-11-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 2630 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, United States
Monthly meeting followed by an artist showcase.
