Art in the Park | 10th Anniversary | Sat Aug 17 (10am-6pm) & Sun Aug 18 (10am-3pm)
Art in the Park | 10th Anniversary | Sat Aug 17 (10am-6pm) & Sun Aug 18 (10am-3pm)
We take care of our artists. Art in the Park ensures the outstanding success of its artists by specifically maintaining the number of artists accepted and quality of work. We also offer $1,000 in artist awards, great volunteer hospitality, and an overall personable and unforgettable experience in Elkader, Iowa.
Our 2024 artist application is closed. Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 1.
Tanya Wilhite | Clive, IA
Courtney Moller | West Des Moines, IA
Troy Thomas | Tiffin, IA
Barb Thompson | Cedar Rapids, IA
Becky Schmidt | Verona, WI
Shelly Bales | Cedar Rapids, IA
Nicole O'Brien | Strawberry Point, IA
Pamela Hiatt | Dubuque, IA
Jillian Webb Herrmann | Saint Olaf, IA
Susan Guyer | Garnavillo, IA
Beth Gilana | Volga, IA
Natalie Campbell | Glen Haven, WI
Anna Stoysich | Malvern, IA
Jenni Brant | Dubuque, IA
Hanna Piepl | Ankeny, IA *2023 Best in Show Award Winner
Kate Chandler | Clive, IA
Richard Robertson | Asbury, IA
Elizabeth Robertson | Asbury, IA
Valerie Williams | Ames, IA
Brian Gibbs | Elkader, IA
Judith Eastburn | Des Moines, IA
Lisa Lammey | Amana, IA
Mark True | Carlisle, IA
Mary Howell-Williams | Des Moines, IA
Jeanette Muller | Warren, IL
Beki Biesterfelt | Ferryville, WI *2023 Green Award Winner
Mariella TerBeest-Schladweiler | Preston, MN
Megan Hammer | Urbandale, IA *2023 Best in 2D Award Winner
Zanetta Hoehle | Solon, IA
Connie Rodgers | University Park, IA
Erica Gooding | Iowa City, IA
Pat Balk | Prairie Du Chien, WI
Michael Wikstrom | Ferryville, WI
Maggie Joynt | Iowa City, IA
Susan Roskens | Albert Lea, MN
Elizabeth Long | Central City, IA
Roger Ipsen (Wood) | Homestead, IA
Willow Buisman (Digital Art) | Elkader, IA
Hannah Gebhart (Printmaking) | Des Moines, IA
Lauren Pesta (Mixed Media) | Des Moines, IA *2023 Honorable Mention
Pam & Brian Day (Mixed Media) | Decorah, IA
Megan Wassom (Mixed Media) | Mason City, IA
Judith Crandall (Painting, Drawing) | Monona, IA
Andrew J Wroble (Painting, Drawing) | Harpers Ferry, IA
David Prehm (Painting, Drawing) | New Hampton, IA
Summer Hoyt (Painting, Drawing) | Norwalk, IA
Sarah Ehlen (Painting, Drawing) | Hiwawatha, IA
Allison McClain (Painting, Drawing) | Coralville, IA
Mark Powers (Wood, Metal) | Cedar Rapids, IA
Kelsey Hammons (Sculpture, Ceramics) | Cedar Rapids, IA
Susan Cunningham (Fiber, Drawing) | Central City, IA
Evan Hoyt (Printmaking, Painting) | Norwalk, IA
Clint Peterson (Mixed Media, Leather) | Postville, IA
Lynne Majetic (Glass, Painting) | Manchester, IA
Susan Kuennen (Fiber, Mixed Media) | Elgin, IA
Rhonda Scott (Paper Arts, Jewelry) | Ames, IA
Tina Ferrel (Sculpture, Painting) | Wilton, IA
Clayton County Artists Tent
This community-supported event is held in Elkader, Iowa, an eclectic riverside town with an established arts, historical, and outdoors scene in Northeast Iowa (the Driftless Region of the Midwest).
As a two-time Iowa Arts Council Grant Recipient and recipient of the Iowa Tourism Award, the festival continues to prosper and grow in prestige each year. We are continuously dreaming up ways to make each year bigger and better!
Mika, a past Art in the Park Artist
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
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 lodging is available to artists through the EWALU Stone Retreat Center. You'll get a beautiful view in a comfortable, clean space.
An affordable and unique option just 12 miles from the park. Details will be emailed upon artist application.
Elkader offers many camping options with primitive and electrical hookups available.: Elkader City Campground, Deer Run Resort, Motor Mill
Elkader may be considered a small town but it has some of the most beautiful bed and breakfasts: Elkader Lodging, AirBnb
Art in the Park is held annually, always the 3rd weekend in August!
Sat, Aug 17 & Sun, Aug 18
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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!
Art in the Park
An Event of Main Street Elkader
207 N Main St, Elkader IA 52043
PO Box 125
563.245.2770
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Our 10th Anniversary is Saturday, August 17 (10am-6pm) and Sunday, August 18th (10am-3pm)!
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