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Richard Leet: Seasons
Richard Leet is originally from Waterloo, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree. He also pursued graduate studies at the University of Iowa. After 7 years as an arts educator, He became the first director of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum… Read More
Gem Windows
The Clear Lake Art Center presents Gem Windows new glasswork by Tilda Brown Swanson. The exhibition opens Tuesday, November 9, and will be on view in the Hanson Gallery through Saturday, December 13. This exhibition was made possible through a grant from the Hanson Family Foundation and through a generous gift from Circle of Giving… Read More
In Place
This series of digital illustrations explores the tradition of vanitas still lifes; symbolic works of art containing mostly inanimate objects that represent the transient nature of life. Each image contains items pertaining to time, death, cleanliness, play, boredom, pleasure, chaos, monotony, history, and hope. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I have become… Read More
Rooted
Rooted is an exhibition of cyanotypes by Jody Boyer and etchings by Keith D Buswell. These works will be on view in the Hanson and Stanton galleries from September 14 through October 9. Rooted takes you on a journey through the microscopic view of the landscape to the collective nature of trees. Boyer’s work encourages… Read More
Wabi-Sabi: beauty of impermanence
On view in the Hanson Gallery through September 11 Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese term that describes the concept of something that is impermanent and imperfect can be a thing of beauty. It teaches us to accept the imperfections of life, and the natural cycles of renewal, growth, and decay. What is now discarded and forgotten… Read More
Efflorescent
About the exhibit My aesthetic sensibility is rooted in Central American Folk Art and the Mexican Catholic shrines of my heritage and upbringing. During my childhood in Tucson, Arizona, this was the artwork I knew and I practiced making creations in similar ways. Whether it was through my novice interpretation or some forgotten informal training… Read More
Land Ethic
In the exhibition, Land Ethic, Katie Ries is concerned about modern life: the resources it requires, the lure of screens and “likes”, and the sobering forecasts of climate change. In response to these concerns, she makes art that invites viewers to engage in small, concrete steps toward environmental sustainability and community engagement. These themes show… Read More
Rituals of the Earth
Rituals of the Earth features the ceramics of William Mateer and James Kerns. After meeting in college in the 70’s, they have been friends and making pottery ever since.
Dictators & Dreamers by Jennifer Lynn Bates
CLAC is excited to present Dictators & Dreamers paintings by Jennifer Lynn Bates as our first exhibition with our reopening. Dictators & Dreamers investigates infamy, the ripple effects of power, human rights issues, and dreams of the (seemingly) common person. This body of work contrasts the faces of current or recent absolute rulers of countries… Read More
Clear Lake Earth Day Photo Contest
The Clear Lake Arts Center is proud to present the first Clear Lake Earth Day Photo Contest! The show has been created in partnership with Clear Lake Earth Day to celebrate to beauty of Clear Lake and the surrounding area. Adults aged 13 and up entered the contest for categories of A Day at the… Read More
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