DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival

Flame Painted Copper to Shimmer at DubuqueFest

Pamela — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:42 +0000

Dan and Frances Hedblom of Copper Elements in Rochester, Minnesota, will bring their flame painted copper wall art to DubuqueFest fine arts fair for the first time this year. Their unique sun-catching metalwork, along with the work of over 60 other artists, will be available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, in downtown Dubuque’s Washington Park.

DubuqueFest Photo Panorama

Pamela — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:45:10 +0000

You’re invited to find Tim Olson & his old-timey camera during the festival and pose for this panoramic portrait! Using a vintage 1935 studio camera he will create a hundred foot long photo panorama. Stop by Washington Park in downtown Dubuque on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19 to take part in this community portrait.

Emerging Artist Scholarship Winner

Pamela — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32:55 +0000

This year’s emerging artist scholarships were awarded to 2 Dubuque artists: Edward Obermueller and Barb Zehentner McKinlay. These individuals and over 60 other artists will display their work in Washington Park at the DubuqueFest fine arts fair on May 18-19, 2013. Click to read more about Barb and her kiln-formed art glass.

The Heavenly States

Pamela — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:17:34 +0000

The Heavenly States, an indie-rock quartet based out of Austin, Texas, will make their return appearance at this year’s DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, sharing their original music in a free performance under the stars on the Town Clock stage on Saturday, May 18 at 9 p.m. Songwriter and guitar player Ted Nesseth spoke to DubuqueFest about the show.

DubuqueFest 2013 Commercial

Pamela — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:06:34 +0000

Looking for a fun time the 3rd weekend in May? View a video of the DubuqueFest 2013 commercial for an overview of what to expect during the annual fine arts festival.

Emerging Artist Showcase & Reception at Nash Gallery

Paula Neuhaus — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:42:33 +0000

Emerging artistic voices celebrated at Nash Gallery

A multi-genre exhibit featuring the work of nine emerging artists is on display at Nash Gallery, 371 Bluff Street in Cable Car Square. Featured artists include Sara Steuer, Kalli Olberding, Randi Westervelt, Samantha Sewell and Mark Fuentebella from Loras College; and Emily [...]

Old House Enthusiasts Tour Features Historic Millwork

Paula Neuhaus — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:36:58 +0000

27th Annual Dubuque Old House Enthusiasts Tour

Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 10am-5pm in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District

Dubuque Old House Enthusiasts present the 27th Annual Dubuque Old House Enthusiasts Tour. Explore and learn about the revitalization of Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District through tours, workshops, presentations, and performances. The [...]

Putting the Funk in Fundraiser

Paula Neuhaus — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:42:52 +0000

Aaron, Paula, and the Crazy Kids at DubuqueFest have created some sweet ways for you to explore writing, visual art, and music. We call it funk-raising. All the dough goes to the fest, yo.

Saturday, March 30 | Hockey, Welding, & Ice Cream: A Love Story

A Reading Featuring the Work of [...]

Call for Artists: DEADLINE EXTENDED

Paula Neuhaus — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:51:24 +0000

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival has extended the call for artist applications for the 36th annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 18 & 19, 2013 in Dubuque, Iowa. The Art Fair is accepting applications from the following fine art/fine craft mediums: wood, glass, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, textiles, painting, free form cement, metal, copper, [...]

Writers Guild Calls for Submissions for Annual Book Project: Open Genre, Comics, Art, & More!

Paula Neuhaus — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:01:35 +0000

The Dubuque Area Writers Guild (DAWG) invites submissions for the 35th annual book project entitled Facets of Time.

Submissions are open to art, poetry, drama, comics, fiction, and non-fiction based around a theme of time; looks ahead, looks back, time travels, reinvents, examines specific periods, and otherwise engages with ideas of [...]