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Grant Wood Art Gallery
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Located in an old bank building constructed in 1884, the
Grant Wood Art Gallery has been in existence since 1987.
Its sculptured walls and high tin ceiling have been
artistically painted to compliment the beauty of the many
framed Grant Wood prints on display. Two original murals
rescued from the Chieftain Hotel in Council Bluffs, Iowa are
on loan to us. |
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A large collection of American Gothic parodies are on
display in two rooms. Four different videos pertaining to
Grant Wood are available for viewing in a room that seats
twenty. (Larger groups can be divided with a tour guide
talking about his life and works in the main room.) Photos
of the Grant Wood Art Colony in Stone City are hanging in
one area and framed illustrations from Farm On The Hill
in another. |
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An original chair designed by Grant Wood proudly sits in one
corner. A life size cut out of American Gothic offers a fun
photo op. One of the American Gothic statues (also life
size) from the Overalls All Over exhibit in Cedar
Rapids several years ago stands guard over displays of
merchandise. A large rack holds free local and tri-state
informational brochures and maps. |
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The Gallery
is staffed completely by volunteers. We do not charge an
admission for individuals or school groups.
We invite you to visit
us soon.
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