Events

EXPERIENCE ART AT MAINFRAME / Enjoy First Friday open studio festivities, artist-led workshops, public gatherings and more. 

FIRST FRIDAY / Occuring on the first friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, enjoy special exhibitions, food and live music. Always free and open to the public.

Jun 02

First Friday | Take Up Space: An Experience of Mental Health and Neurodiversity

Host: Mainframe Studios + Community Support Advocates

Time: 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Welcome to Take Up Space: Experience the beauty and the struggle of living with mental health or neurodiversity through art. Society often teaches individuals with mental health issues or neurodiversity to blend in. Take Up Space celebrates the beauty behind our uniqueness. We invite you to experience the voices and perspectives of our artists and to think about how you too can learn to Take Up Space. Take Up Space was created by Momentum Studios, a program of Community Support Advocates. It was made possible by funding from the Iowa Art Council, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment of the Arts, and our sponsors.

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Jun 03

Art Class Ages 5-10

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Jess Quinn, licensed art educator, in studio #200 will introduce your child to basic art techniques that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. Children will explore art using paint, oil pastels, and drawing media. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring creativity.

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Jun 03

Art Class Ages 9-17

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Students choose what they want to create in this one hour art class with certified art educator, Jess Quinn. They start by choosing the medium, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, markers, or mixed media. Next they decide their subject, landscape, abstract, animals, people etc. All materials as well as guidance and instruction are given during the class. Class held in studio #200

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Jun 03

Adult Art Class Ages 16+

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house and be creative. This is it! Bring a project you need to finish or use my supplies to start a new one. This is a great opportunity to get input and make art with other creatives. Are you a beginner? This class is for you too! I will help guide you in making an artwork you can be proud of. Taught by Jess Quinn, a certified art educator and artist; classes held in studio #200

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Jun 10

Adult Art Class

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

Ages 16+ Looking for an excuse to get out of the house and be creative. This is it! Bring a project you need to finish or use my supplies to start a new one. This is a great opportunity to get input and make art with other creatives. Are you a beginner? This class is for you too! I will help guide you in making an artwork you can be proud of. Taught by Jess Quinn, a certified art educator and artist; classes held in studio #200

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Jun 10

Art Class Ages 5-10

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Jess Quinn, licensed art educator, in studio #200 will introduce your child to basic art techniques that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. Children will explore art using paint, oil pastels, and drawing media. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring creativity.

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Jun 10

Art Class Ages 9-17

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Students choose what they want to create in this one hour art class with certified art educator, Jess Quinn. They start by choosing the medium, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, markers, or mixed media. Next they decide their subject, landscape, abstract, animals, people etc. All materials as well as guidance and instruction are given during the class. Class held in studio #200

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Jun 12

Art Explorers Kids Watercolor Class

Host: Claire Sedovic

Time: 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Learn both basic and wacky watercolor techniques! Led by local artist and educator, Claire Sedovic, kids will explore various techniques for creating original watercolor art from crystalized salt painting to textural dry brush, and much more! Cost: $125 for six one-hour sessions.

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Jun 13

Summer Art Camp

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Art Camp June 13th-15th 9-noon Ages 8-15 Spark imagination, creativity, and fun in your children by enrolling them in summer art camp. During the three days of art camp, students will paint, draw, explore and experiment all kinds of new art techniques and colorful materials with certified art teacher, Jess Quinn.

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Jun 13

Beginner Watercolor Class

Host: Claire Sedovic

Time: 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Watercolor is often considered a challenging medium, but it also offers nuance and beauty in its fluidity. Learn the basics from local artist Claire Sedovic, and you’ll leave with a newfound love of this adaptable medium and several watercolor paintings of which you can be proud! Cost: $150 for six two-hour sessions (includes supplies you can keep!).

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Jun 27

Decorative Letter & Envelope

Host: Ink & Oak Studio

Time: 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Nothing beats a handmade card. Come learn how to make a modern decorative letter, based on the versal style, that we will use to make a beautiful greeting card for someone you care about. You’ll also make your own envelope and liner to fit your envelope. Card and lined envelope are yours to take home.

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Jul 10

Kids Comic Art Class

Host: Claire Sedovic

Time: 12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

Discover your artistic super powers! Create your own comic book characters while playing with a variety of drawing and painting media. Cost: $125 for six one-hour sessions.

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Jul 11

Summer Art Camp

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Art Camp July 11th-13th 9-noon Ages 8-15 Spark imagination, creativity, and fun in your children by enrolling them in summer art camp. During the three days of art camp, students will paint, draw, explore and experiment all kinds of new art techniques and colorful materials with certified art teacher, Jess Quinn.

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Aug 01

Summer Art Camp

Host: Jess Quinn

Time: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Art Camp August 1st-3rd 9-noon Ages 8-15 Spark imagination, creativity, and fun in your children by enrolling them in summer art camp. During the three days of art camp, students will paint, draw, explore and experiment all kinds of new art techniques and colorful materials with certified art teacher, Jess Quinn.

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