UPCOMING EVENTS
A MOMENT IN TIME:
Portraits of the Meskwaki at the Turn of the 21st Century
October 1-November 7, 2026
Stewart Gallery in the Grinnell Arts Center
926 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Opening Reception:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:30-7:30 pm
6:00 pm: Music and Curatorial Team Remarks
Please join us for the first comprehensive exhibition of a collection of 1999 portraits of members of the Meskwaki Nation, photographed by Mt. Vernon-based artist Robert Campagna.
This exhibition is a collaboration between the Meskwaki Historic Preservation Department, photographer Robert Campagna, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council. It was made possible by the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation), Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Racial Equity Fund, Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council.
The project carries historical significance in relationship to early twentieth-century photographs of the Meskwaki people, including those taken by Duren H. Ward during a period when Indigenous people were often documented under the assumption that their communities and cultures would eventually disappear. The 1999 photographs provide a meaningful contrast to that narrative by documenting the continued presence, community, and cultural vitality of the Meskwaki people nearly a century later.
Regular gallery hours:
Tuesdays-Fridays: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Admission is free.
Stewart Gallery is located in the Grinnell Arts Center at 926 Broad Street. For more information, visit www.grinnellarts.org or call 641-236-3203.
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.