Promoting and presenting local artists and musicians, with a mission of enriching life in NW Iowa.
02/05/2025
Join Skylar Finch tomorrow from 4:00 to 6:00pm to continue learning hand-building techniques to create your own clay mystical house. Click the link to sign up!
Are you looking for a place to be creative and connect with others?
Look no further! Become a member with us and join us Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm during the month of February where you can bring in your supplies and be creative with those in the community!
02/03/2025
Dear Community of Spencer,
Arts on Grand is the official sponsor Of the book!
COPY DEADLINE: February 15, 2025.
If you have yet to share your story, but wish to self-pen your experience or would like a
volunteer writer to interview you for your story, please contact:
Arla Kintigh at 712.363.1856,
Susan Christensen at 712.260.1595
Arts on Grand at 712.262.4307.
You may proofread your story before inclusion in the book.
Completed copy should be emailed ASAP as a Word document to [email protected] or [email protected]
To PREORDER YOUR COPY:
Contact Arts on Grand to place your name and contact information on a list to secure a copy of the book. The book’s price has yet to be determined, as we are still receiving stories. ($25-$40 per book)
Our plan is to publish the book at an economical rate.
The sale of the book will benefit Spencer’s flood victims and Arts on Grand, is
expected to be published this summer or early fall, and to include 130-150 stories.
We have discovered a sink in the basement of AOG! There are no accompanying brackets or legs. We will be on site all day today and during our regular hours this week. We are seeking assistance with removal and a donation.
02/01/2025
Alma Woodsey Thomas
(1891-1978) was the first Black woman to have a show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She was also the first Black woman to have work acquired by the White House.
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01/31/2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be cancelling Fundamentals of Art this Saturday. Thanks for understanding.
The class will resume next Saturday!
Malachi Carlson
01/30/2025
The teapots from our Teapot glazing class are fired and out of the kiln. Come and pic yours up as soon as possible.
01/30/2025
We were delighted to host visitors from Storm Lake's Hope Haven this week, and Megan helped them develop a sense of ownership by creating customized name tags for their rooms.
01/28/2025
BIG Thank you to Spencer Hy-Noon Kiwanis for the donation towards bright and new glazes for our younger students to enjoy ceramics classes!
We have our first class coming up. Starts on Feb 2; we have a couple different times for you to come in and learn hand building techniques with Skylar Finch.
We do have a few spots open still!!
Can’t wait to see what our little artists of Spencer can create!
01/28/2025
Make art a family adventure!
For just $85/year, give your whole family (2 adults + dependents) access to creative workshops, performances, and member events at Arts on Grand.
Save on classes, get early event access, and join our community of art lovers.
Create memories together while supporting local arts!
DM us or visit our website to start your family's artistic journey.
01/27/2025
Little elbow grease pays off!
John Smock and Megan Dorothea worked in the ceramics studio today!
This room will be ready for open studio by Saturday!
Can’t wait to see our old friends coming back.
Thanks to Diamond Vogel for donating us paint for this adventure…again!!!
01/25/2025
Get out of the house today and join Malachi Carlson for an intro class into the art of drawing.
Learn proper proportions, space, and so much more! This class will help anyone wanting to expand their skills.
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Come and join us to celebrate Faith’s work tomorrow 1-3. Also starting Early with pianist Abby at 12 noon!
Just a few of the beautiful pieces we have here at AOG! We will be open until 7 this Thursday if you have last minute Christmas shopping to get done! There’s nothing better than a little art for a gift. #supportnonprofit #artistlifeisthebestlife #spencerreads
📣DOOR PRIZE WINNERS📣
from this Saturday’s Art Boutique!
Watch below to find out who won 🍁
Formed January 23, 1979, the Spencer Area Arts Council was created to encourage local artists, musicians and art lovers to showcase and present their work. On September 11, 1989, the organization opened at its current location and began operations as Arts on Grand. Arts on Grand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Today, Arts on Grand continues to promote and present local artists and musicians, with a mission of enriching the lives of N.W. Iowans through the arts. We offer a variety of classes throughout the year for both children and adults.
Our exhibit gallery hosts a variety of different artists and art. We also offer live music in our gallery from local musicians. A gift shop offers art, books and other items from local and Midwestern artists and authors. Space for group and artist meetings and performances. A resource library of books and videos, including gallery events.
Arts on Grand hosts events throughout the year that include:
* Arts on Grape
* Arts and Crafts Supply Garage Sale
* Backyard Bach and Blues
* Ugly Sweater Party
Collaborative programming with area businesses, schools and other organizations, including:
* Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged
* Spencer Performing Arts Coalition (SPARC)
* Festival of Trees
Arts on Grand aims to provide a home for all the arts, enhance enjoyment of these arts, encourage artists to develop their talents, and promote the arts in Spencer and surrounding areas.
We aim to do this while we sustain the organization through financial stability based on memberships, sponsorships, fundraisers, grants, donations, and gifts of endowment.