UPCOMING EVENTS
AUDITIONS:
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER RADIO PLAY
DROP-IN AUDITIONS:
November 18: 7:00-9:00 pm
November 19: 5:00-7:00 pm
Loft Theatre in the Grinnell Arts Center
926 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell Community Theatre Auditions
New Actors Encouraged!
Based on Lux Radio Theatre's Holiday Romantic Comedy
The Shop Around the Corner
A Live Radio Play
Directed by Jen Shook
Seeking roughly 6 Adult Actors, most playing multiple roles. Scene materials will be provided at auditions.
Questions and/or alternative audition times by appointment; contact Jen Shook at shookjen@grinnell.edu.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 22 with performances December 17–20.
LOCAL ARTIST MARKET & JINGLE BELL HOLIDAY
Grinnell Arts Center
926 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Jingle Bell Holiday Weekend
Friday, November 20: 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Music by the Too Many String Band: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 21: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Visit the Grinnell Arts Center to find unique items handmade by over 30 local artists throughout the holiday season. Jewelry, pottery, wall art, and much more! Opening on Jingle Bell Holiday with special hours and holiday favorites by the Too Many String band between 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
We will also be carrying pottery bowls, made at the Stew Makerspace pottery studio, for the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale of these bowls will support MICA’s Grinnell food pantry.
Support your artist community and shop local this year!
Regular Holiday Hours
November 20 - December 19, 2026
Tuesdays-Fridays, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CLOSED THANKSGIVING EVE & DAY
CREATURES OF GRINNELL
PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Grinnell Arts Center
926 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Creatures of Grinnell Public Art Project
City-wide!
Get ready to explore Grinnell in a new way!
Participate in a city-wide hunt to discover whimsical creatures imagined by local youth and transformed into public art installations throughout the community.
Pick up a map at the Grinnell Arts Center and explore Grinnell as creativity comes to life throughout parks, downtown, and public spaces.
Outdoor creatures will remain installed throughout Grinnell as long as they remain in good condition.
Regular Grinnell Arts Center hours:
Tuesdays-Fridays: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
For more information, visit www.grinnellarts.org or call 641-236-3203.
Visit the Classes & Workshops page for upcoming classes!
The Grinnell Area Arts Council reserves the right to make changes or cancellations as needed.
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.