Exhibits & Receptions
The Marion Arts Council has a main gallery, hall gallery, display cabinets, pedestals and museum quality light fixtures to enhance our exhibits. A new artwork exhibit is on display every eight weeks. Each exhibit includes an artist’s reception, which is an opportunity for the public to meet the artists that are exhibiting and enjoy some light refreshments.
We have also dedicated an area for a Marion School Gallery. During the school year artwork from students at the various Marion schools are displayed on a rotating basis.
Gallery Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm,
and Saturday 1-3pm.
Current Exhibit:
July 19, 2010 through September 10, 2010
“Summer Serenity”
This exhibit features works by local artists Bill Kettlekamp, Emily Kettlekamp and Larry Zirbel. Mr. Kettlekamp and Mr. Zirbel have been creating art in the Marion area for many years, and are well known in the art community. Emily Kettlekamp is an up and coming artist carrying on the artistic flare of her grandfather.
Reception and Gallery talk: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:30–8:00pm
This is an opportunity for you to meet the artists while enjoying some light refreshments. Each of the three artists will lead a brief discussion about their artwork included in the exhibit.
Bill Kettlekamp
Bill Kettlekamp has been known for many years as one of Marion’s fine artists. He says, “I am basically self taught”, by observing and learning from other artists. Bill has studied 19th century art and enjoys all types of contemporary art.
His works have been exhibited at Mercy Hospital, the University of Iowa Hospitals, Brucemore, the Polk County Heritage Gallery in Des Moines and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Bill’s works are currently represented at the Campbell Steele Gallery on Marion.
Larry Zirbel
Larry Zirbel, a native of Des Moines, graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. While at Drake he studied under Karl Mattern, a well know regional painter. Upon graduation Mr. Zirbel was a Graphic Designer for Cowles Publications and served as an Art Director for a Des Moines advertising agency. Larry came to the Cedar Rapids area to work for Stamats Communications Inc. While at Stamats he was an editor, publication designer and sale and marketing manager. Larry currently serves on the Board of Directors for Stamats.
Mr. Zirbel’s personal works include primarily abstract oil paintings and collages. His work has been displayed at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art as well as a number of private collections. He is represented by Weiderspan Gallery on Cedar Rapids.
Marion School Wall Gallery:
This exhibit will return in the fall when school is again in session.
Upcoming Exhibits:
September 13th through November 5th
Artists Bob Naujoks, Mark Messner, Marci Wright and Patrick Muller