2024 Art on the Prairie Festival Program

14TH ANNUAL

ART

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PRAIRIE celebrating art, music, literature, and the joys of small town living... all wrapped up in a two day event in Historic Downtown Perry, IA.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2024 10AM-5PM | 10AM-4PM Hotel Pattee Town/Craft Building Carnegie Library Museum Betsy Peterson Designs Ben Franklin Building Studio on Second La Poste Perry Public Library

www.ARTonthePrairie.org

Welcome to Art on the Prairie in Perry!

More than a Festival in Perry, Iowa: A Rebirth of Culture through the Arts in a Small Town set on the Prairie With its historic downtown at the heart of the community, Perry continues to experience a renewed vibrancy with the growth of its shopping and dining destinations, recreational opportunities, and arts and cultural attractions. From annual pop-up events to permanent art installations, the impact of Art on the Prairie can be seen and felt throughout the year.

Thank you for being a part of it!

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Deborah Baughman Sarah Bierstedt Ken Bose Sara Burrier Nancy Carlson Art Ciccotti Larry Cook Susan Cunningham Jeff Easley Heather English Joani Feiner Cheryl Gates Megan Hammer Gary Hoard

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Mary Howell Katie Jensen Lisa Jontz Brad Kiefer Ernest & Claudia Koch Sara Krause Lisa Lammey Jen Lawler Leslie Leavenworth Sara Letsch Michael Lundberg Amy Mueggenberg Jimmy Navarro Lisa Nelson

37+ Musicians Bryan Baker Shannon & Cindi Bryan John Burns Emery Case Ruby Case Day Joel Duvall

Tim Earp Andy Fleming Friday Night Pickers Jennifer Garman Tyler Gathercoal Joe Gittins Reggie Greenlaw

Mary Nelson Kristy Niemeyer Shawn Palek Betsy Peterson Eric Peterson DeAnn Puente Jess Quinn *Featured Artist HP Shana Rainey BF James Ries CL Connie Rodgers BF Autumn Rozario Hall BF Ruben Ruiz TC Sarah Schroeder LP Rhonda Scott BF HP BF BP BP CL LP

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Sharon Smith Joshua Steele Barb Thompson Diane Tough Kate Trimble Betty Chamness Trost Mark True Rick von Holdt Caroline Warren Rachel Weber Tanya Wilhite Kelsey Wilson Jess Wisdom & Jesse Richardson Jill Woodward LOCAL ARTISTS

Lincoln Grimes Laura Helm Steffen Heins Marilyn Jerome Dan Jones Just Cause Dennis Kain Randy McCaulley

Laura McCord Will McKnight Kyle Pape Steve & Sean Parnell Mary Richards Sara Routh Rural Acoustic Cooperative CW Smith Donna Jo Wallace

Steve Rose Leah Waughtal-Magiera David Williamson

PLUS: Lyrical Iowa Winning Poets

9+ Poets Marilyn Baszczynski Kelsey Bigelow William Bortz

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Mario Duarte Kelli Lage Tanya Rastogi

Enjoy two full days of visual art, poetry, and music in downtown Perry, IA!

Festival Venues & Activities Saturday, November 9th 10am - 5pm Visual Artist Booths & Acoustic Music @ All Festival Venues 10am - 5pm Student Art Exhibit & Local Artist Booths @ Perry Public Library 10am - 4:30pm Poetry on the Prairie Readings & Workshops @ Town/Craft Building 2:00 pm Storytime with Author Megan Cline @ Perry Public Library Community Room 6:00 pm 2024 People’s Choice Award Recipient Announced @ Artist Reception

Sunday, November 10th 10am - 4pm Visual Artist Booths & Acoustic Music @ All Festival Venues 10am - 5pm Student Art Exhibit & Local Artist Booths @ Perry Public Library 10:30am - 4:30pm Poetry on the Prairie Readings & Workshops @ Town/Craft Building PLUS:

Extended Hours & Holiday Open Houses @ Area Businesses

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Learn more about all our artists, musicians, and poets at www.ARTonthePrairie.org

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Featured Artist in The Cellar at La Poste Live Music at this Venue (Downstairs): Saturday 10am Sara Routh 12pm Steffen Heins 2pm Just Cause 4pm Joe Gittins Sunday 11am Marilyn Jerome 12pm Andy Fleming 2pm Rural Acoustic Cooperative

Jess Quinn is a Waterloo, Iowa native and Jess Quinn former public school art teacher.

She discovered her passion for painting during her undergraduate studies at the University of Northern Iowa and went on to complete her Master's in Education from Viterbo University.

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Beautiful Botanicals In 2014, Jess decided to pursue her art full-time. It was her love of photography that led her down the path she is on today.

Jess is drawn to the beautiful and sometimes almost alien appearance of botanicals that are all around us in nature.

She captures the intimate details of her subjects through her camera lens and paints them with mesmerizing lines and flowing movements on canvas.

Jess's paintings allow her to share how she sees her subjects and provide viewers with a unique and beautiful perspective.

The Cellar of La Poste is home to “Handlebar Happy Hour” every Thursday night, a local favorite with live music, food and drink, plus monthly exhibits of artwork.

La Poste - 1219 Warford Street Visual Artists at this Venue in the Upstairs Gallery (left to right from top): Mark True, Heather English, Jimmy Navarro & Katie Jensen, Caroline Warren, Brad Kiefer, Diane Tough, and Rhonda Scott

Live Music at this Venue (Upstairs): Saturday 10am - 1pm Laura McCord 1pm - 5pm Reggie Greenlaw

Sunday 10am - 2pm Mary Richards 2 - 4pm Randy McCaulley

La Poste is named as a tribute to its original use - a Post Office - built in 1915.

Renovated as a cultural arts and events center, La Poste is now a social gathering place.

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Town/Craft Building - 1122 Willis Avenue Poetry on the Prairie Live Music at this Venue: Saturday 10am-5pm Mary Richards Sunday 10am-4pm Reggie Greenlaw

Visual Artists at this Venue (from top): Sarah Schroeder, Leslie Leavenworth, and Betty Chamness Trost

The Iowa Poetry Association, Poetry Palooza! and Beaverdale Books are proud to once again be part of Art on the Prairie. Poetry has always been a part of the festival, but with these key partners, it has become a festival within a festival, and now in a new location!

Activities include poetry readings by some of Iowa’s leading poets, open mic opportunities for poetry lovers, and workshops for poets.

All activities are upstairs at Town/Craft and are FREE and OPEN to the public.

Elevator Access via Soumas Court and stairs from WIllis Avenue Elevator Access via Soumas Courtyard Stairs via Willis Avenue

Saturday, November 9th 10 am - 10:30 am | Coffee & Networking 10:30 am - 11:30am | Generative Poetry Workshop led by Kelli Lage 11:30 am - 1 pm | Lunch Break 1 pm - 2 pm | Editing Workshop led by Steve Rose 2 pm - 3:30 pm | Readings by Featured Poets Tanya Rastogi William Bortz Steve Rose Mario Duarte Kelli Lage 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Open Mic & Music led by David Williamson

Sunday, November 10th 10:30 am - 11 am | Coffee & Networking 11 am – 12:30 pm | Readings by Lyrical Iowa Winning Poets, led by Marilyn Baszczynski 12:30 pm - 2 pm | Lunch Break 2 pm – 3 pm | Spoken Word Workshop led by Leah Waughtal-Magiera 3 pm – 4:30 pm | Poetry Slam & Open Mic hosted by Kelsey Bigelow

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Enjoy a stroll in Soumas Court to view the Wall of Witnesses installation.

Schedule is subject to additions and other edits.

Learn more at www.poetryamp.org

Carnegie Library Museum - 1123 Willis Visual Artists at this Venue (left to right from top): DeAnn Puente, Ken Bose, Joani Feiner, Mary Howell, Connie Rodgers, Amy Mueggenberg, and Tanya Wilhite

Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Dan Jones 12pm Shannon & Cindi Bryan 2pm Bryan Baker 4pm Tim Earp

Sunday 10am Dennis Kain 12pm Steffen Heins 2pm Steve & Sean Parnell

Still a working library, the collection at the Carnegie Library Museum includes many of its original 1,000 titles as well as special collections that can be checked out by patrons.

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Betsy Peterson Designs - 1121 2nd Street Visual Artists (from top): Betsy Peterson, Jill Woodward, Eric Peterson, and Jess Wisdom & Jesse Richardson

Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Joel Duvall 12pm Jennifer Garman 2pm Laura Helm 4pm John Burns Sunday 10am Will McKnight 12pm Dan Jones 2pm Dennis Kain

Art on the Prairie Partners with Local Artists Returning to the festival this year are handmade commemorative pieces, made especially for Art on the Prairie by local artists, including hand poured candles, chocolates, ceramic dishes, and illustrated cards... for sale at the Ben Franklin Building.

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What once was a JC Penney department store and then later a shoe store, is now home to art gallery and studio for local artists Betsy and Eric Peterson.

Ben Franklin Building - 1221 2nd Street Visual Artists at this Venue (left to right from top): Ruben Ruiz, Sharon Smith, James Ries, Megan Hammer, Nancy Carlson, and Shawn Palek Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Rural Acoustic Cooperative 12pm Friday Night Pickers 2pm Kyle Pape Sunday 10am John Burns 12pm Just Cause 2pm Tyler Gathercoal

Support Art on the Prairie and local artists with the purchase of this year’s commemorative merchandise at the Ben Franklin Building!

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Ben Franklin Building - 1221 2nd Street Visual Artists at this Venue in the (left to right from top): Michael Lundberg, Sara Krause, Mary Nelson, Jeff Easley, Lisa Lammey, and Lisa Jontz

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The Ben Franklin Building - a combined four storefronts - was home to our cherished dime store for 50 years, most recently called Ben’s Five & Dime until July of 2024.

Ben Franklin Building - 1221 2nd Street Visual Artists at this Venue (left to right from top): Sara Letsch, Ernest & Claudia Koch, Autumn Rozario Hall, Sarah Bierstedt, Kelsey Wilson, and Art Ciccotti Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Rural Acoustic Cooperative 12pm Friday Night Pickers 2pm Kyle Pape Sunday 10am John Burns 12pm Just Cause 2pm Tyler Gathercoal

No relation to the Hotel Pattee, Jan & Jay Pattee are the owners of the building, purchased with the business from Jan’s parents - Chick & Betty Schwarzkopf - in 1982.

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Hotel Pattee - 1112 Willis Avenue Visual Artists at this Venue in the (left to right from top): Kristy Niemeyer, Sara Burrier, Deb Baughman, Shana Rainey, Barb Thompson, Rachel Weber, and Kate Trimble

Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Joe Gittins 12pm Marilyn Jerome 2pm Lincoln Grimes 4pm Emery Case

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Sunday 10am Bryan Baker 12pm Day 2pm Emery Case

Known as one of the Finest Historic Boutique Hotels in the World, the Hotel Pattee is a Destination unto itself, with 40 individually decorated and themed guest rooms.

Hotel Pattee - 1112 Willis Avenue 2023 People's Choice Award: Larry Cook

Visual Artists at this Venue (left to right from top): Larry Cook, Rick Von Holdt, Joshua Steele, Cheryl Gates, and Susan Cunningham

In 2023, festival-goers selected Larry Cook for the People's Choice Award. As tradition, the honor is rewarded by the selected artist choosing their booth space at the next year's festival. Find Larry and his woodwork at Hotel Pattee. His creations include both classic jewelry boxes and also unique, original designs, including boxes with hidden compartments, whimsical characters, and puzzle boxes.

Be sure to cast your vote for this year’s People’s Choice!

Don't miss the dining destination of Pattee Café along with the Interurban Lounge!

Remember: Order Dessert First! Cheesecakes are Angie's specialty!

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Studio on Second - 1218 2nd Street The 14th Annual Art on the Prairie Festival would not be possible without the generous support from the following individuals and community partners:

Live Music at this Venue Saturday 10am Tim Earp 12pm CW Smith 2pm Donna Joe Wallace 4pm Ruby Case

Sunday 10am Tim Earp 12pm Laura Helm 2pm Ruby Case

Visual Artists at this Venue (from top): Gary Hoard, Jen Lawler, and Lisa Nelson

Perry Hospitality Inc. / Hotel Pattee Raccoon Valley Bank Windsor & Patricia Wenz Anonymous Beaverdale Books Brenda & Brent Halling Iowa Poetry Association Hastings Funeral Home Poetry Palooza!

Diane & Rich Jones City of Perry Jan Danielson Kaiser Jay & Jan Pattee Robin & James McCauley Eric & Betsy Peterson Alan & Monica Peitz Dan & Sally Spellman Perry Greenhouse Patricia Boddy Perry Public Library Shannon & Cindi Bryan Progressive Foundry Carol & Dirk Cavanaugh Deborah Repp Christy & Scott Coffman Ann Sackett Mark & Karen Einck Bethany Wicks Alice’s Haus Dresin LLC Bob & Mary Laborde John & Linda Andorf Larry & Pearl Laborde Backwards Boutique Vicki Lage Judy & Bill Boorn Mike & Shirley Lickteig Kay Bullock Dr. Randy & Marsha McCaulley Teena Case Larry Meacham Bill & Barb Clark Mary Rose Collective Fred & Carol Eiteman Mary Rose Nichols Finneseth, Dalen, & Powell PLC Lynsi Pasutti Elizabeth Garst Perry Paint & Glass Beth Gittins John & Kathy Powell Bob Gittins Chuck & Julie Scheib Scott & Sandy Grubbs Kent & Cheri Scheib Stephanie Hansen Chuck & Katie Schott Don & JoAnn Harmelink Lori Seeley Katie Harvey Jan & Marvin Shirley Lou & Lois Hoger Cindy Sohn Kathy Hoskinson Dean Stumbo Shirley & Dick Kiefer David & Janice Summerson Todd & Cindy Jafvert Jackie Svetly Marlene Johnson Dave & Lynn Ubben Ned & Janice Johnston Jim & Julie Walstrom Mike & Denise Kealhofer Margie Worrell Marti & Gordon Klatt Joyce Conklin-VanKirk

Donations to Art on the Prairie - a 501(c)3

14 nonprofit organization - are tax-deductible.

Plus COUNTLESS Volunteers!

... More than a Festival

MORE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE

THE ARTS DURING THE FESTIVAL

& YEAR ROUND...

SAVE THE DATE: 15TH ANNUAL IN 2025

ART

ON THE

PRAIRIE SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 & 9 10AM-5PM | 10AM-4PM

Galleries Atelier at 1109 1109 2nd Street Tues-Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-3 Betsy Peterson Designs 1121 2nd Street Tues-Sat 11-5 Mary Rose Collective 1215 Warford Street Thurs-Fri 11-4 Sat 9-4 • Sun 11-4 Public Art Sculptures Big Bike Sculpture Boulevard Sculptures Reconfiguration Arches Perry Community Schools Murals Art on the Prairie El Puente / The Bridge Honor Prairie Lane Sinclair - Memory Lane Perry Your Journey Starts Here Installations at La Poste Perry Public Library Soumas Court Permanent Collections at Hotel Pattee Perry Public Library Perry High School Annual Events Fiber Festival of Perry 2nd Saturday in May Art Harvest Tour Last Full Weekend in September Art on the Prairie Festival 2nd Weekend in November

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Explore the Downtown Perry Historical & Cultural District

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