1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (916+ words) In this close-up shot, a water-color painting, titled "Catch Me If You Can," by Iowa artist Nicole O'Brien sits on display at the FMAAA Art Center in downtown Fort Madison on Thursday, June 4, 2026. O'Brien's work will be exhibited at the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (353+ words) Creative social interaction and relaxation were on the menu as 14 congenial, enthusiastic women from Fort Madison and Keokuk in Iowa, and Hamilton, Nauvoo, and Warsaw in Illinois, gathered at Chloe Walker's Spirit Wolf shop on Saturday, May 9 to paint pre-screened…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (269+ words) The public is invited to meet Renee Donley at her reception on Friday, June 5 from 5-7 p. m. at the Keokuk Art Center Round Room Gallery. Throughout the month of June, the Keokuk Art Center is featuring the paintings of Renee Donley. Her…...

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1+ week, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) DES MOINES " Competitive entries for the 2026 Iowa State Fair are officially open. Now is the perfect time to put your blue ribbon best to the test. Getting started is easy. Visit the Iowa State Fair website. Explore the competition departments…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (569+ words) Jerry Rigdon holds the whole art world in his hands with his new Dazzler creation. (Bob Hansen/The Hawk Eye) Burlington's Jerry Rigdon is at that difficult age. The community gadfly, artist, entrepreneur, and Methodist clergy is sporting 87 well-worn years…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (614+ words) Four influential Keokuk-connected individuals are featured on the newest Keokuk Walldogs mural, currently under construction. Annie Whittenmyer, Chief Keokuk, Charlotta Pyles and Judge Samuel Miller are all on the mural. Students work on laying out the Annie Whittenmyer panel of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (493+ words) Timothy O'Neal of Quincy, Illinois, was awarded the Tom Seabold Award, as best of show at the Keokuk Art Center's 70th Annual Exhibition. His still life, "One Cracked Egg," up and to the left of O'Neal, caught the attention of judge…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (469+ words) FMAAA Art Center Announces Schedule for 2026 Summer Art Camps The camps provide area youth who have an interest in art the opportunity for educational and creative opportunities during the summer months. All events will take place at the FMAAA, 825 Avenue…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (601+ words) The Fort Madison Parks and Recreation Board learned about another upcoming decorative addition to one of the city's parks, being donated in part by one of their own members, during their meeting last Wednesday. Fort Madison Parks and Recreation Board…...