August 29th, 2024. CRESTON, IA — Poetry events, Artist in Residence Workshops, Chalk with Us, and more!
Chalk with Us - Balloon Days
Chalk with Us 2024 is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 during Balloon Days. This change was made due to forecasted rain during the days before the Independence Day festivities. Volunteers are invited to come to the Creston Arts Center to create chalk murals. The participants can help work on sponsored chalk murals or do their own thing with free chalk. A free pizza lunch will be provided to the volunteers. Learn more at www.crestonarts.org/chalk-with-us.
Artist in Residence: Beth Bakkum
Creston Arts welcomes Artist in Residence Beth Bakkum. Please join us for a Meet and Greet 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 14 at Creston Arts Center. Light refreshments will be provided at this free event. Bakkum will also be teaching a free Fabric Squares workshop 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Creston Arts Center. To ensure set up for all participants, please register for this free workshop online at www.crestonarts.org or email info@crestonarts.org.
Poetry Events
This month’s poetry workshop is themed around leaf calligrams. This will be the first meeting with Alyssa Love as the facilitator. The group will meet at McKinley Park (at the Bear Statue near the shelter) from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 5th. RSVP is required at www.crestonarts.org.
Creston Arts will be hosting another Open Mic Poetry night at The Latest Edition Bookstore on Thursday, September 12th. Sign-up starts at 5:45 p.m. and reading begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and for all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own original poetry to share.
Paint with Melissa!
Paint with Melissa! will take place 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28th at the Creston Arts Center. Participants will learn how to paint with Melissa’s guidance. Class is capped at 20 participants. Online registration is required. More details to come at www.crestonarts.org.
Old Current by Chad Elliott
Creston Arts welcomes the artwork of painter and musician Chad Elliott. Elliott previously painted and performed at Green Valley State Park as part of his “Paint the Park” series. His performance in Union County was sponsored by Creston Arts and High Lakes Outdoor Alliance. The exhibit will run from September 1st through 30th at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. An opening reception will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 6th, 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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September Calendar
All-month Old Current at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 2 Creston Arts Board Meetings - 5:45 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center.
September 5 Monthly Poetry Workshop - Free workshop. Ages 16+. Class capped at 20, please register at www.crestonarts.org. 5 - 7 p.m. at Creston Arts Center.
September 6 Old Current Opening Reception - Free event. All ages. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Light refreshments will be provided.
September 12 Open Mic Poetry - Free event. All ages. Sign up at 5:45 p.m. Reading 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Latest Edition Bookstore.
September 14 Meet the Artist in Residence! Beth Bakkum - Free event. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Light refreshments will be provided.
September 20 Chalk with Us - Free event. All ages. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Lunch will be provided.
September 26 Fabric Squares with AIR Beth Bakkum. Free event. Ages 12+. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Registration required at www.crestonarts.org.
September 28 Paint with Melissa!- Class is capped at 20 participants. 5:30 at the Creston Arts Center. Online Registration required at www.crestonarts.org.
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