July 30th, 2024. CRESTON, IA — Live music and painting, Monthly Poetry workshop, Last Prairie Walk and Draw, and more!
Live in Concert with Chad Elliott
Award-winning songwriter and accomplished painter Chad Elliott is set to perform live in concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Green Valley State Park. This event, sponsored by Creston Arts and High Lakes Outdoor Alliance is part of Elliott’s “Paint the Park - Supporting Iowa’s Natural Treasures with Art & Music” series.
Before the live concert, Elliott will be creating a painting of the park. The public is encouraged to watch Elliott’s art process while he is painting. This is a great opportunity to have Green Valley State Park preserved via art and an excellent live music event for all ages.
The performance will be held at the Green Valley State Park Beach, 1370 130th St., Creston, IA, 50801, near the main boat ramp. The event is FREE and open to the public. Free parking is available on the concrete lot next to the performance area. This is a family-friendly event. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. More details at www.crestonarts.org.
Prairie Walk and Draw
The Prairie Walk and Draw will have its last meeting of the season at 5 to 6 p.m. August 1. In this group, participants embark on a leisurely walk through the scenic trails of Green Valley State Park, allowing them to connect with nature and find inspiration. While walking, attendees are encouraged to capture their surroundings through sketching in their sketchbooks. This group is sponsored by the Iowa Prairie Network, a grassroots, volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of Iowa's prairie heritage. IPN was formed in 1990 by Iowans concerned with Iowa’s disappearing prairie heritage.
Monthly Poetry Workshop
This month’s poetry workshop is about chain poems and community poems. This will be the last meeting with Micah McCutchan as the facilitator. The group will meet at the Creston Arts Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1st. RSVP at www.crestonarts.org.
Paint with Melissa! Sunset Sky
Paint with Melissa! Sunset Sky will take place 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31st at the Creston Arts Center. Participants will learn how to paint water, trees, and a sunset sky scene with Melissa’s guidance. Class is capped at 20 participants. Online registration is required. More details at www.crestonarts.org.
Sculpted Meaning: The Art of Repurposed Material by Patrick Luber
This exhibit will showcase sculptural work made with found and repurposed materials that continue the engagement between art and religion. Luber uses contemporary visual strategies such as the spiritualization of found materials, the recontextualization of objects from material and popular culture, and craft to express various theological ideas, the practice of contemplative prayer, and the relationship between religious ideas and various aspects of culture. The exhibit will run for most of August in the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. An opening reception will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 2nd, at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery, 116 W. Adams St. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more at www.crestonarts.com.
About Creston Arts
Creston Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the Creston Area since 1977. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Southwest Iowans by bridging the community to the arts through coordination, advancement, promotion, and administration of all phases of the arts in Creston and the surrounding area. For more information, a calendar of upcoming events, or to make a donation to further our mission, visit www.crestonarts.com or call 641-351-7634.
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August Calendar
All-month Sculpted Meaning: The Art of Repurposed Material at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
August 1 Prairie Walk and Draw - Free event. 5 - 6 p.m. at the Green Vallery State Park. Meet at the North Shelter. Bring your own sketchbook and writing utensils.
August 1 Monthly Poetry Workshop - Free workshop. Class capped at 20, please register at www.crestonarts.com. 5 - 7 p.m. at Creston Arts Center.
August 1 Live in Concert with Chad Elliott - Free event. Family Friendly Event. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Green Valley State Park Beach.
August 2 Sculpted Meaning: The Art of Repurposed Material Opening Reception - Free event. 6 - 8 p.m. at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Light refreshments will be available.
August 31 Paint with Melissa! Sunset Sky - Class is capped at 20 participants. 5:30 at the Creston Arts Center. Online Registration required at www.crestonarts.org.
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