2026 - 12th Annual juried artists
PAINTING
Rita Troendle | Waukon, IA
Susan Guyer | Garnavillo, IA
Natalie Campbell | Glen Haven, WI
Barb Thompson | Cedar Rapids, IA
Nicole O'Brien | Strawberry Point, IA
Russ Duerkson | Siox Falls, SD
Glenda Plozay | Saint Olaf, IA
Troy Thomas | Tiffin, IA
Robin Werner | LaPorte City, IA
ceramics
Tab Link | Fitchburg, WI *2025 Best in Show Award
Anna Stoysich | Malvern, IA
Richard Robertson | Asbury, IA
Elizabeth Robertson | Asbury, IA
Valerie Williams | Ames, IA
Kate Chandler | Des Moines, IA
Breanna Engelhardt | Ames, IA
photography
Brian Gibbs | Elkader, IA *2025 People's Choice Award
Jeanette Muller | Warren, IL
Joni Welda | Ferryville, WI
Lisa Ellingworth | Waverly, IA
Mary Howell | Des Moines, IA
Christopher Roedemeier | Waukon, IA
FIBER
Ritu Jain | Iowa City, IA
Anna Ryan | Decorah, IA
Mariella Terbeest-Schladweiler | Preston, MN
Susan Cunningham | Central City, IA
K Kriesel | Elizabeth, IL
jewelry
Amber Carlin | Dubuque, IA *2025 3D Award
Erica Gooding | Iowa City, IA
Pat Balk | Prairie Du Chien, WI
Michael Wikstrom | Ferryville, WI
Connie Rodgers | University Park, IA
Amy Stroud | Tiffin, IA
Mary Beth Willems | Cedar Rapids, IA
other
Lynne Majetic (Glass) | Manchester, IA
Clint Peterson (Functional Art) | Postville, IA
Darrel Steege (Wood) | Waverly, IA
Leigh Macemore (Mixed Media) | Iowa City, IA
Bree Naylea Hernandez (Live Drawing) | Dubuque, IA
Clayton County Artists Tent (Mixed Media)
multi-media
Sergiy Nagorny (Drawing, Sculpture) | Oskaloosa, IA *2025 Green Award Winner
Jillian Webb Herrmann (Painting, Drawing) | St. Olaf, IA
Shanna Hamann (Painting, Drawing) | Elkader, IA
Jenna Jansen (Painting, Polymer Clay) | Cedar Rapids, IA
Rick Morkel (Painting, Wood) | Waterloo, IA
Holly Hejlick (Jewelry, Metal) | Wesley, IA
Artist perks
Artist awards
Affordable & Unique Lodging
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
Affordable & Unique Lodging
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 & Unique Lodging
Affordable lodging is available to artists through the EWALU. 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!