21 September 2023
Work begins on two new Charles City murals

Work begins on two new Charles City murals


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City is getting a little more decorative. Work began this week on a new downtown mural...
14 September 2023
Latest Charles City mural projects ready to begin; artist open house planned Sept. 20

Latest Charles City mural projects ready to begin; artist open house planned Sept. 20


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Arts Center will host an open house reception for the two newest “Town of Colors...
30 August 2023
ISU professor/artist to exhibit work at Arts Center in September

ISU professor/artist to exhibit work at Arts Center in September


To The Press The Charles City Arts Center will host an opening reception Friday, Sept. 1, for Iowa State University faculty member and artist Anna ...
 
21 August 2023
Charles City celebrates 50th Art-A-Fest

Charles City celebrates 50th Art-A-Fest


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Saturday was a day for the arts in Charles City as Central Park was filled with paintings, crafts...
13 August 2023
50th annual Art-A-Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 19, in Charles City’s Central Park

50th annual Art-A-Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 19, in Charles City’s Central Park


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The 50th annual Art-a-Fest will be held in Charles City on Saturday, Aug. 19, featuring more than 4...
31 July 2023
Minnesota artist brings art and activism to Charles City Arts Center in August

Minnesota artist brings art and activism to Charles City Arts Center in August


To The Press The Charles City Arts Center will exhibit “Not My Grandma’s Quilt,” by artist Erik Jon Olson as the August artist of the month s...
 
03 July 2023
Charles City art teacher to exhibit work at Arts Center in July

Charles City art teacher to exhibit work at Arts Center in July


To The Press Local art teacher Meredith Hamm will exhibit work at the Charles City Arts Center in July. The month-long exhibit will kick off with a...
07 June 2023
Charles City’s downtown Party in the Park returns for 20th anniversary

Charles City’s downtown Party in the Park returns for 20th anniversary


To The Press There was an idea back in 2003 of bringing people together for a little relaxation, fellowship and fun to wind down the work week and ...
05 June 2023
 
29 May 2023
Charles City Arts Center to host Rockford artist in June exhibit

Charles City Arts Center to host Rockford artist in June exhibit


To The Press Self-taught Rockford area artist Tracy Ingham will bring his western-themed acrylic works to the Charles City Arts Center for a June e...