UPCOMING EVENTS
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SPOOKYTOWN’S RAGTAG ARMY OF CREATIVES. October 14 - November 8, 2025. STEWART GALLERY.
Spookytown is back! The semi-annual exhibit of spooky creations by Studio 6 Afterschool Arts students opens October 14 with a reception/Halloween party on October 23 from 5:00 - 6:30. Come experience a gallery filled with fantastic creations dreamed up by the Studio 6 students. Open through November 8.
Regular Stewart Gallery hours are 11 am - 5 pm, Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 am - 12 pm, Saturdays. Stewart Gallery is located in the Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad St, Grinnell, Iowa. Free entry to all.
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BALLET DES MOINES NUTCRACKER. Saturday, November 29, 7:00 pm, & Sunday, November 30, 1:00 pm, 2025. GRINNELL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.
Ballet Des Moines is bringing The Nutcracker to Grinnell’s High School Auditorium this November, with 30 Grinnell area dancers alongside BDM’s professional company! Tickets go on sale October 1 at the link on our TICKETS page or using the button below. This event is a collaborative effort of Grinnell College, Grinnell School of Music and the Grinnell Area Arts Council. Tickets are reserved seating and are only available online through the TutuTix site. Click the button below to visit the TutuTix sales site. For more information, call 641-269-3900 or email communityenhance@grinnell.edu.
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HOLIDAY LOCAL ARTIST MARKET. November 21 - December 20, 2025. GRINNELL ARTS CENTER.
Don't miss the chance to support your community and find unique treasures at our Annual Local Artists Market! Join us for a curated selection of high-quality, original artwork from talented Grinnell-area creators.
Whether you're seeking stunning paintings, unique jewelry, handcrafted ceramics, or other exceptional pieces, you're sure to find the perfect gift or addition to your collection. Every purchase directly supports local artists and our nonprofit's mission to enrich the arts in our community. In addition, the market will have Empty Bowls for sale, with each purchase supporting the MICA food pantry.
Special Hours:
Friday, November 21 (Jingle Bell Holiday): 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 22: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Eve & Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28 (Black Friday): 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 29 (Small Business Saturday): 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Regular hours:
Tuesdays through Fridays: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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GRINNELL COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS. December 5 & 6, 2025. LOFT THEATRE.
Audition for Grinnell Community Theatre’s winter production, She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, a comedy of class, deceit and romance, directed by Luke Saunders. NO MEMORIZATION is required for this production; it is readers’ theatre/radio show style with scripts in hand and minimal staging. Just lots of fun!
Audition details:
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 6, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Loft Theatre in the Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street
Roles: 10 male & 7 female
Rehearsals begin December 8 with performances on January 23-25 and January 29-February 1, 2026.
Can't make these audition times? Contact Luke at lukehsaunders@gmail.com.
Visit the Classes & Workshops page for upcoming classes!
THE GRINNELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS AS NECESSARY.
From gallery openings to theatre productions, maker workshops and beyond, we host a variety of events at the Grinnell Arts Center, the Stew Makerspace, and other venues in town.