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Sibylline
Sibylline – artworks by Tina Figarelli Tina Figarelli is a realistic figurative artist from Chicago, IL. The concepts she loves to explore are realist portrait work inspired by Neoclassicism and Rococo themes. Her portraits are based on ethereal goddesses, including the beauty and power of women and femininity. She aspires to create a fluid… Read More
Interior Ponderings
Interior Ponderings – artworks by Roxanne Richards The Clear Lake Arts Center continues to find ways to help the community view and be inspired by our exhibition calendar. We are excited to present Roxanne Richards’ – Interior Ponderings. This exhibition navigates the human experience through a masterful approach of color and form. Here is what… Read More
Treats this Saturday!
On Saturday, October 31 from 10 am – 4 pm we will be passing out creative treat bags to youth in costume for Halloween. We will also have on view for Dia de los Muertos an ofrenda (an alter remembering and honoring a deceased family member) on view in the Hanson Window Gallery. Also on… Read More
In the Galleries
On view in the Hanson Gallery Lake Area Quilters’Guild This exhibition is dedicated in memory of Lake Area Quilters’ Guild member Janice Marie Doane. The Lake Area Quilters’ Guild was formed in February of 1995 through the organization of founding member Elaine LaPierre. The Guild has offered classes, demonstrations, and programs during their meetings. Individuals… Read More
Encounters – works by Barbara Simcoe
Barbara Simcoe is interested in liminality, that is, being on a threshold between reality and inner consciousness. Her fragmentary nature of working with multiple photographs creates harmonious disorientation. There are narrative undercurrents that are meant to be felt, not understood. She is interested in giving form to that which incomprehensible and brings it within reach…. Read More
Life Layers by Tonja Ihlenfeldt
Tonja’s mixed media pieces are a combination of photography and painting. The process begins with a photo that Tonja has taken or a found historical photo. She edits the photo, prints it on canvas and paints on the photographic print with oil paint. The process of creating the final piece includes a bold yet controlled… Read More
Conversations of People Watching – paintings by Karen Cooper
June 16 – July 11, 2020 Karen Cooper is a people watcher. She does this with intensity and then paints it. “I have seen so many amazingly interesting people out in the world, and I see no other path but to share them with viewers who need to revel in these fascinating images too,” Karen… Read More
The Hello Neighbor Project!
The Clear Lake Arts Center is excited to kick-off our Hello Neighbor! Project. This project is to help you engage in your creativity and connect with our community. Use the backside of this sheet for one of the following: Make a drawing/painting to greet your community Write a poem for your neighbor Use it to… Read More
Creativity in our daily lives
On the individual level, being creative allows us to question and process the challenges of our daily lives. Creativity gives us space to think, relax, respond, and express our daily thoughts. As a collective, we gain insight and understanding into our neighbors, culture, and human experience. Many of the world’s greatest works of creativity came… Read More
North Iowa Student Art Exhibition
The Clear Lake Arts Center (CLAC) is pleased to be exhibiting the young talent from the area in the North Iowa Student Art Exhibition. This annual exhibition is a favorite at CLAC and for many of the community members. It will be on view from March 3 – 28 and a celebration is planned for… Read More
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