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Supporting publicly-engaged experimental, collaborative, and connective visual arts projects in eastern Iowa via @p_s_won funded by @warholfoundation
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Join the artists, Satomi Kawai, Douglas Baker, Dani Sigler, Vero Rose Smith, and Anita Jung, for an opening reception and witness new work, interviews, and the responsive performance “RADIANT café.” Created in collaboration over the past year by Satomi Kawai and the Women: Hood Collective (2025-26 Big Field Fund Project Grantee), “Women: Hood” IV amplifies the voices of women based in eastern Iowa. Highlighting various cultural backgrounds, social statuses, age groups, and educational levels, the project stimulates reflection and dialogue, becoming a source for new collective work. “Women: Hood” IV 237 Collective Gallery 329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 (Located in the Cherry Building) Time: Opening reception 10/17, 6-8p Following the reception, this exhibition will be on view October 17th through October 25th, 2026 during gallery open hours. These include: 10/23, 11am-3pm, 10/24, 1:30-4pm and 10/25, 1:30-4pm. All events are free, accessible, and open to the public. Find out more about this project and view some of the collective’s recent process for this Big Field Fund project at https://www.bigfieldfund.org/2025-26-grantees/satomi-kawai #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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Free Art Events at Zarpa Studio! Create a fall-themed still life with Carlos Maldonado (2025-26 Big Field Fund Project Grantee) during open studio hours in October. Location: Zarpa Studio 317 N Calhoun Street West Liberty, IA 52776 Time: Saturday, October 17th 2pm-5pm & Friday, October 23rd 4:00pm-7:30pm Come paint or draw in community. Charcoal, paper, acrylic paint, and an 8” x 10” canvas will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too. Everyone is welcome! Registration is not required. RSVP is appreciated. Not an artist? Stop in and check out the space and art :) RSVP or send questions to: zarpastudios@gmail.com Find out more about Carlos’s practice and the context for this Big Field Fund project at https://www.bigfieldfund.org/2025-26-grantees/carlos-maldonado And learn about Zarpa Studio in West Liberty at https://www.zarpastudio.com/ Support for this work is provided by Big Field Fund, a program of Public Space One. Funding is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. @carlosmaldonadoart #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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We’re thrilled to announce two upcoming exhibitions in eastern Iowa. Please join Satomi Kawai (2025-26 Big Field Fund Project Grantee) and the Women: Hood Collective for a series of public events, including new interviews and a collaborative performance entitled “RADIANT café,” at 237 Collective in Cedar Rapids and ArtiFactory in Iowa City. Save these dates! “Women: Hood” IV 237 Collective Gallery 329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 (Located in the Cherry Building) Time: Opening reception 10/17, 6-8p Following the reception, this exhibition will be on view October 17th through October 25th, 2026 during gallery open hours. These include: 10/23, 11am-3pm, 10/24, 1:30-4pm and 10/25, 1:30-4pm ••• “Women: Hood” IV at ArtiFactory 120 N. Dubuque, Iowa City, IA 52240 Featuring keynote speaker Lina-Maria Murillo Time: This pop-up exhibition will take place on November 1, 2026, 2-4 pm. All events are free and open to the public. Find out more about this project and view some of the collective’s recent process for this Big Field Fund project at https://www.bigfieldfund.org/2025-26-grantees/satomi-kawai #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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¡Clases de Arte Gratis! - Free Art Classes! Carlos Maldonado, 2025-26 Big Field Fund Project Grantee, is offering two introductory classes! ¿Para Quién? Niños: edades 9-15 (limitado a 12 estudiantes) Adultos: 16+ (limitado a 12 estudiantes) ¿Qué vas a aprender? Este es un curso introductorio centrado en los elementos del arte. Aprende lo básico del arte por medio de la pintura, el dibujo, y actividades creativas. ¿Dónde? Zarpa Studio, 317 N Calhoun street, West Liberty IA ¿Cuándo? Niños: los martes, 4-5:30pm Sept 29 - Nov 17 (8 semanas) Adults: los jueves, 4-6pm Oct 1- Nov 19 (8 semanas) ¿Por qué? El arte es una parte esencial de la experiencia humana. Es una gran forma de autoexpresión y un medio para liberar emociones. ¡Además, puede ser muy divertido! No importa si va has pintado antes o si esta sea su primera vez. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! No hay cobro para estas clases pero el cupo es limitado y requieren inscripción. Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a zarpastudios@gmail.com y indique "Clases de Arte" en el asunto. Este programa recibe apoyo de Big Field Fund, un programa de Public Space One. Los fondos son proporcionados por Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts … Who: Kids: Ages 9-15 (limited to 12 students) Adult: 16+ (limited to 12 students) What: This is an introductory course, with a focus on the elements of art. Explore the basics of art through hands-on painting, drawing, and creative exercises. Where: Zarpa Studio, 317 N Calhoun street, West Liberty IA When: Kids: Tuesdays 4-5:30pm Sept 29 - Nov 17 (8 weeks) Adults: Thursdays from 4-6pm Oct 1- Nov 19 (8 weeks) Why: Art is an essential part of the human experience. It's a great form of self expression and a conduit for emotional release. It's also really fun! No experience needed, all are welcome. These workshops are free and open to the public, but each class is limited and requires registration. Email: zarpastudios@gmail.com and write "Art Classes" in the subject to inquire. Support for this work is provided by Big Field Fund, a program of Public Space One. Funding is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts #BigFieldFund #RegionalRegrantingProgram by @bigfieldfund
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Sneak peak! This Sunday, Begin Collective along with Kyleigh Devine will premiere a video from their summer project "I  See You See Me." https://www.begincollective.com/isysm The video features images from each Iowa City participant's project as well as music, and statement narration. It's about 16 minutes long and will loop during the 3:30-5:30 pop-up event. And it's FREE! Location: Theater Three, FilmScene at the Chauncey, 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA Time: Sunday, September 20th, 3:30-5:30p And in partnership with Little/Big Photo Collective, Little Queer Show will be exhibited (Thursday 2pm -- Sunday 6pm), a mini print vending machine showcase of images by participant artists. Each print is at random and available for only $1 in quarters! Tell your friends! @rly_riel #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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Upcoming Free Art Classes! Carlos Maldonado (2025-26 Big Field Fund Project Grantee) is offering two introductory classes at Zarpa Studio in West Liberty this fall. Through these classes, Maldonado hopes to inspire and encourage individuals in the community to engage with visual art as a meaningful form of self-expression and a conduit for emotional release. Plus learning the elements of art can be really fun! What: This is an introductory course, with a focus on the elements of art. Where: Zarpa Studio, 317 N Calhoun Street, West Liberty, IA 52776 When: Kids - Ages 9-15 (limited to 12 students) Tuesdays 4-5:30pm, Sept 29 - Nov 17 (8 weeks) Adults - Ages16+ (limited to 12 students) Thursdays from 4-6pm, Oct 1- Nov 19 (8 weeks) These workshops are free and open to the public, but space is limited and requires registration. Please email zarpastudios@gmail.com and write "Art Classes" in the subject to sign up. Find out more about Zarpa Studio at https://www.zarpastudio.com/ View some of Carlos’s work that informs his teaching and read about the impetus for this Big Field Fund project at https://www.bigfieldfund.org/2025-26-grantees/carlos-maldonado Support for this work is provided by Big Field Fund, a program of Public Space One. Funding is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. @carlosmaldonadoart #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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Join Begin Collective to witness I See You See Me (a film by @kyleighhdevine) documenting the Iowa City ISYSM Summer 2026 cohort. Experience the screening and celebrate the artists during a reception on Sunday, September 20th, 3:30–5:30 PM at FilmScene at the Chauncey, Theater Three. Created throughout the summer, the film follows the cohort of artists, highlighting their work, their conversations, and the community that formed around making together. The afternoon will also feature the “little queer show” mini-print pop-up hosted by Little/Big Photo Collective. 📍 FilmScene at the Chauncey 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA Congrats to riel, Bianca, and all the artist involved with this project! 📸 @rly_riel #BigFieldFund #IowaArts #RegionalRegrantingProgram #WarholGrantee by @bigfieldfund
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Take a moment and submit your 2026 BFF first round application! Deadline to apply is tomorrow, August 1st at 11:59 pm (CST). BFF staff can’t wait to read your proposals! Share your 300-word project or research idea, upload your artist bio, resume, or work samples, and hit submit! For more information visit our website: bigfieldfund.org #BigFieldFund #Iowa #EasternIowa #IowaArts #WarholFoundation #RegionalRegrantingProgram by @bigfieldfund
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A gentle reminder…there’s still time! First-round applications are due August 1! Submit by 11:59pm CST! Seeking inspiration? Check out the TWENTY-ONE previous Big Field Fund projects and research/development efforts from the last two years. Highlights at bigfieldfund.org include contemplative research developed in collaboration and shared in surprising places! The Big Field Fund is a grant opportunity for artists and collectives in eastern Iowa (within the 35 counties proximate to Iowa City)! You can apply for either a Project Grant ($8000) or a Research/Development Grant ($3000). Submit your • project idea • artist bio, resume, or work samples • estimated budget via our Submittable portal. It’s free to apply! All the details are at bigfieldfund.org Images courtesy BFF grantees Philip Rabalais and Auden Lincoln-Vogel, Nat Holm, Elizabeth McTernan and the Meandering River group (photo: Jason Smith, @jasonlevismith), Hope Tucker, Narciso Meneses Elizalde with Revitalizadores del Papel, and Jason Snell. BFF is funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation Regional Regranting Program and administered by Public Space One (Iowa City). #regionalregrantingprogram #iowaarts #iowaartist #iowaartists by @bigfieldfund
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ONE week + ONE day! First-round applications for the 2026-27 Big Field Fund grants are due August 1! Check out bigfieldfund.org for all the details and apply! Email questions to info@bigfieldfund.org #BigFieldFund #Iowa #EasternIowa #IowaArts #WarholFoundation #RegionalRegrantingProgram by @bigfieldfund
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2 weeks to go — BFF applications are due August 1! The first round application is designed to be short and simple, so there’s plenty of time. Check out the 2026 details — bigfieldfund.org — plot and plan, dream big, and then send us your new, experimental, collaborative, connective visual arts project and research ideas! #BigFieldFund #Iowa #EasternIowa #IowaArts #WarholFoundation #RegionalRegrantingProgram by @bigfieldfund
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Big Field Fund staff have been roving around eastern Iowa, taking snaps with our handy Polaroid 600 camera. We had the chance to share more about this grant opportunity, meet artists and arts organizers, and found creative and community-based energy throughout the region! In a little less than THREE weeks, Big Field Fund first round applications are due! Learn more at bigfieldfund.org and apply via our Submittable portal by the end of the day on August 1. Thanks again to ICPL in Iowa City, The Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls, and the Art Center of Burlington for hosting us and inviting artists to join in and discuss their BFF visions! In case you missed these gatherings and want to find out more, a virtual info session about the 2026 Big Field Fund grant application process is also available to view! Check it out at https://www.bigfieldfund.org/info-sessions-2026 BFF is funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation Regional Regranting Program and administered by Public Space One (Iowa City). #iowaarts #iowaartist #iowaart #regionalregrantingprogram @artcenterofburlington @the.hearst @iowacitypubliclibrary #BigFieldFund #Iowa #EasternIowa #IowaArts #WarholFoundation by @bigfieldfund
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