Clay County Fair Art Barn

Arts on Grand hosts the Art Barn at the world's largest county fair - the Clay County Fair.
The Fair begins on the Saturday following Labor Day, and continues for the next nine days, ending on Sunday. 
The Art Barn is open daily from 9 am - 6:30 pm. and features:
- regional artists demonstrating their talent and selling their artwork,
- watercolor painting and free hands-on projects for kids of ALL ages, and
- LEGOs to play with courtesy of the American Institute of Architects - Iowa Chapter

The Art Barn has a new look and location! It is still located on the west side of the fairgrounds, across from the horse arena in the building previously known as the maintenance shed. You can't miss us! It's two doors east of  the "Chop Shop", at the intersection of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue. The building looks like a barn, and is white with a bright red roof!

2007:Prospectus
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2006: Highlights
2005: Featured Artists and Activities
2004: Featured Artists and Activities
2002: Featured Artists and Activities

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Foreign Film Series
A collaboration with Carey's Electronics, 220 N. Grand Ave, Spencer, IA.
Films will be shown four consecutive Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at Carey's upper level viewing lounge in the fall and again in the spring.  Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

April 2008
April 2007
October 2006
March 2006
July 22, 2005 - Outdoor Foreign Film: "Motorcycle Diaries"
October 2005
April 2005 
October 2004
February 2004
 

Year 2000

"The Gathering: Of Time, of Land, of Many Hands"

"ParkArt 2000", a community-wide project with visiting resident artists, Nina-Smoot-Cain and John Pitman Weber, resulted in "The Gathering: of Time, of Land, of Many Hands" - A broken tile mosaic installed on a 3 armed curved wall structure and 2 columns.

Prints of this artwork are available through the AOG Gift Gallery

Backyard Bach & Blues 2008
July 12

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Keep the dream

Fundraising was a
GREAT SUCCESS!!

Thanks to the community and all who participated!!

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Outreach

2007 Art Camp
"Gettin Groovy"
Highlights:
"make believe"
"shrink art"

 2007 Summer Nature Art- Art Camp

2006 Summer Art Barn Day Camp

Fund-raisers
 

Backyard Bach & Blues

A summer fundraising event held annually in a local backyard.  The evening features musical entertainment and culinary treats themed to a region or country.  Music ranges from traditional to contemporary.   Area 'friends of the arts' provide culinary treats.  The event is led by committee, supported by volunteers. We'd love your help or input!
 

2008: Save the Date!!
July 12
at the Follows
"Midsummer Night's Dream"
2140 300th St
 

2007: The Great Gatsby at the Mansion
2006: American Gothic on a Iowa Century Farm
2005: Pazzazz 'n Jazz - A Tastin' Sensation!
2004: Iowa Barn Dance: Tex-Mex Style!
2003: "Red, White & Blue, and Some Rock, Too!" 
2002: "Country Living and All that Jazz!"
2001: "Carribbean" and "German"

 

Mardi Party on Grand: A Celebration of Edible Art

is our "winter" fund-raiser, typically held in March, which promises an evening of music, tastes of scrumptious food, and an opportunity to bid on edible art via an entertaining live auction format!

2007:
Menu ; Highlights
2006:
 Menu ; Highlights
2005:
 Menu ; Highlights
2004:
Menu
2002:
 Menu

Keep The Dream Alive!
2008

Membership

Membership Appreciation

is traditionally held in October.  The evening is free of cost to our members, and  involves fun activities along with good food served up by the AOG staff and board as our way of saying "Thanks for Your Support"!

2005: A week-long celebration with cake "du jour", coffee and cider, and a free print for those who renewed at a higher level

2004: A week long celebration with an open house, cookies "du jour", coffee and apple cider

2003 :Membership Appreciation:
A Picture Perfect Event

2002: Membership Appreciation:
Fun and Spooktacular Night