The Grant Wood Art Colony celebrates the life and legacy of Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. After painting one of the most recognizable images in the world, American Gothic, Wood joined the University of Iowa faculty. Each year, the Colony provides three Fellowships in Painting, Printmaking , and Interdisciplinary Performance. Fellows teach courses, engage Iowans, and pursue their artistic endeavors. The Colony also hosts a biennial symposium and provides outreach to perpetuate Wood’s legacy as an artist and advocate of contemporary art.
Saturday, September 29, 2018, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Public art plays an important role in community building and economic development. Gain insight and exchange ideas about public art as catalyst for community building, the responsibilities of the artist and the community, and more. Artists, scholars, attorneys, architects, and community planners from across the country will present and discuss. Presentations will be short, TED-style talks to instigate lively panel discussions. This event is free and open to the public. Presented by the Grant...
