Art in the Park | 11th Annual | Sat Aug 16 (10am-5pm) & Sun Aug 17 (10am-3pm)
2025 - 11th Annual juried artists
PAINTING
Laura Larabee | Monticello, IA
Natalie Campbell | Glen Haven, WI
Susan Guyer | Garnavillo, IA
Nash Cox | Chariton, IA
Jillian Webb Herrmann | Saint Olaf, Iowa
Allison McClain | Coralville, IA
Nicole O'Brien | Strawberry Point, IA
Courtney Moller | West Des Moines, IA
Barb Thompson | Cedar Rapids, IA
Beth Gilana | Volga, IA
Glenda Plozay | St. Olaf, IA
ceramics
Nancy Briggs | Des Moines, IA
Richard Robertson | Asbury, IA
Elizabeth Robertson | Asbury, IA
Jenni Brant | Dubuque, IA
Valerie Williams | Ames, IA
Rebecca Evanovich | Iowa City, IA
photography
Brian Gibbs | Elkader, IA
Jeanette Muller | Warren, IL
Joni Welda | Ferryville, WI
Molly Dillon | Fort Madison, IA
FIBER
Beki Biesterfelt | Ferryville, WI
Susan Kuennen | Elgin, IA
Ritu Jain | Iowa City, IA
Anna Ryan | Decorah, IA
jewelry
Erica Gooding | Iowa City, IA
Pat Balk | Prairie Du Chien, WI
Michael Wikstrom | Ferryville, WI
Elizabeth Long | Central City, IA
Connie Rodgers | University Park, IA
Laura Ross | Moorland, IA
Amber Carlin | Dubuque, IA
other
Roger Ipsen (Wood) | Homestead, IA
Hannah Gebhart (Printmaking) | Des Moines, IA
Lynne Majetic (Glass) | Manchester, IA
Clint Peterson (Functional Art) | Postville, IA
Jillian Finley (Digital Art) | Elkader, IA
Mika Sorak-Weirbach (Scultpure) | Eldon, IA
Darrel Steege (Wood) | Waverly, IA
Christina Hopp (Papermaking) | Elkader, IA
multi-media
Shannon Burr (Digital Art, Mixed Media) | Garnavillo, IA
Shanna Hamann (Painting, Drawing) | Strawberry Point, IA
Sergiy Nagorny (Drawing, Sculpture) | Oskaloosa, IA
Tab Link (Ceramics, Jewelry) | Fitchburg, WI
Desiree Edge (Painting, Digital Art) | Fennimore, WI
Ariane Parkes-Perret (Printmaking, Mixed Media) | Iowa City, IA
Artist perks
Artist awards
Artist awards
We give out $1,000 in Artist Awards each year. Awards include: Best in Show, People's Choice, 3D Award, 2D Award, and Green (Sustainability) Award
Hospitality
Artist awards
We provide a unique and loyal hospitality experience as we have a strong volunteer-base. We also provide an A/C Hospitality Room with complimentary food and beverages.
affordable & unique lodging
affordable & unique lodging
Affordable lodging is available to artists through the EWALU Stone Retreat Center. You'll get a beautiful view in a comfortable, clean space.
lodging options
ewalu stone retreat center
ewalu stone retreat center
ewalu stone retreat center
An affordable and unique option just 12 miles from the park. Details will be emailed upon artist application.
camping
ewalu stone retreat center
ewalu stone retreat center
Elkader offers many camping options with primitive and electrical hookups available.: Elkader City Campground, Deer Run Resort, Motor Mill
bed & breakfasts
ewalu stone retreat center
bed & breakfasts
Elkader may be considered a small town but it has some of the most beautiful bed and breakfasts: Elkader Lodging, AirBnb
Green efforts
Promoting and operating our event as "Green" and sustainable as possible is a priority for the Art in the Park committe. This has been put into action by majorly reducing printing, providing reusable cups and water stations, recycling stations, purchasing local, and more. We also have a Green Artist Award!