Art HOP features FMAAA and Washington gallery

FORT MADISON - The Southeast Iowa Art HOP is once again in the works and artwork is arriving daily to both the FMAAA Art Center in Fort Madison and Art Domestique in Washington, Iowa. The art is submitted from members of the Iowa Artists Association.
The Art HOP takes place in these two galleries in southeastern Iowa. Patrons will be encouraged to visit both galleries in September for a Gallery Art Hop to see the beautiful artwork produced by artists from throughout the state of Iowa. Viewers will recieve a punch card to verify attendance at both galleries, which will then be entered into a drawing for a prize! Art Domestique is located at 118 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, Iowa and FMAAA Art Center located at 825 Avenue G in Fort Madison, Iowa.

The Opening Reception for the Art HOP exhibition in Fort Madison will be on Thursday, September 5 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Main Gallery at the FMAAA Art Center. Everyone is welcome to attend this event to meet the artists and take in their spectacular work. Refreshments are provided.

The Art Hop is a great opportunity that showcases Iowa Artists and the work of these really talented individuals. The partnering galleries are excited to work with the Iowa Artists Association to host this event, and looking forward to sharing the work with their members and the larger community. Everyone, including Iowa Artists members participating in the exhibition, are allowed to have their card punched for the chance to win a prize for this Art Hop.

Also on display in September at the FMAAA Gallery is an updated version of Village Art, an exhibit that showcases work for the local Mexican community with visual highlights that have flavored the heritage of Fort Madison for generations. This mini exhibition will be on display in September 1 – 21 to coincide with Rodeo and the Mexican Fiesta and will once again feature work from artists who can trace their lineage to the Village.

The FMAAA Art Center is currently open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday but will be adding evening hours until 7pm on Tuesdays and some Thursdays beginning in September. If you would like to take in the exhibits in the evening, please call 319-372-3996 in advance to verify the volunteer is available for the FMAAA Art Center to be open that evening.