Cedar Falls Community Main Street

A Festival of the Arts on Main Street

The 5th annual ARTapalooza fine art show will be held September 11, 2010 on the streets and sidewalks of historic Cedar Falls, Iowa from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held annually, the juried show brings many talented artists from throughout the region. In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, entertainment and children’s activities.

Artist List:

ARTapalooza on Main has become a popular show for area artists. Artists hoping to showcase must pass a highly competitive process to be accepted into the show. The following artists have been accepted into the September 11 show: Kristine Clemons, mixed media; Annette Andres & Sue Leeson, jewelry; Beth Peterson, jewelry; Mike Fisher, acrylic paint; Heather Russell, acrylic paint; Esther Cheng, watercolor paintings; Susan Soenen, woven baskets; Lesley Blum & Joyce Greenfield, jewelry; Kat BarronMiller, wearable art; Jill Brown/Connie Berends/Laura McCarragher, mixed media; Ann Ferguson, jewelry; Janice Ephraim, scarves and handbags; Deidra Noborikawa, watercolor and mixed media; Darla Ellickson, jewelry; Wade Scheel, pottery; Ryan Bonjour, wood; Brenda Barter, cigar box handbags; Lawrette See, beads and jewelry; Frank Smith, wood baskets and bowls; Shauna Zeck, Native American beadwork; Roger Woock, custom stained glass; Rhonda Scott, jewelry; Nancy Kline, jewelry; Kimberly Nicholson, ceramic sculptures; David Prehm, watercolor; Emily Meyer, mixed media; James Mackey, painting and painted objects; Jolene Rosauer, photography; Pricilla Meyermann, mixed media and silhoutte paper cutting; Ann Ore, acrylic paint; Orville Jones, stoneware & porcelain; Gary & Trish Johnson, hand wrapped gemstones; DebRae Sandvik, porcelain jewelry; Peggy Novak, batik; Doug Reynolds, stoneware & porcelain pottery; Nicole Lehnertz-Schwake, pottery; John Schneckloth, pottery; Mika Sorak, stained glass; David Leeper, metalworks; Lisa McClurg, pottery; Bill Schuerman, photography; Lawrence Raineri, pottery; Honor Heindl, photography; Jim Kerns, pottery; Vanessa Sires, abstract art; and Cynthia Foster, beads and glass.

New for 2010 - Emerging Artists:

This year an “emerging artist” section has been established in support of young artists who are at the beginning of the professional careers. The following have been juried into the show: Jordan Llewellyn, fused/float glass; Jesse Parrott, pottery, Kari Brecht, photography; Lawrence Raineri, pottery; Jill Buenzow, acrylic; and Kristy Cutsforth, oil paint.

Volunteer Opportunities!

The ARTapalooza committee is dedicated to producing a fun celebration of the arts that includes activities and entertainment for the entire family and we are always looking for volunteers to help out during the day. There are a variety of ways you can help for all or part of the day: oversee children's activities, artist hospitality, information booth, set up and clean up, etc.
If you're interested in volunteering, email Community Main Street communitymainst@cfu.net or click here to download a volunteer form.

Sponsorship

Thank you to Regions Bank, the major ARTapalooza sponsor for 2010!

Thank you also to Iowa Sports Supply for donating the artist awards for 2010! Visit www.iowasports.com for more information.

ARTapalooza on Main continues to be a success as it grows and attracts many new visitors to Cedar Falls' downtown. However, we would not be such a success without the help of our sponsors. Contact the Community Main Street office if your company is interested in being a sponsoring business for 2010 ARTapolooza on Main.