a culture connection
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a culture connection
artstop des moines metro venue guide A CULTURE CONNECTION Historic East Village Historic Valley Junction Court Avenue Roosevelt Cultural District Western Gateway Ingersoll Avenue 2010 artstop A CULTURE CONNECTION save the date September 24, 5-9 pm, September 25, 11 am-5 pm The Historic East Village, Historic Valley Junction, Western Gateway, Court Avenue and Roosevelt Cultural & Entertainment Districts—along with Ingersoll Avenue—are pleased to present the 4th annual artstop, a two-day visual and performing arts event. artstop is a cooperative event connecting these six areas together and includes galleries, museums, performing centers and artists’ buildings. artstopinfo.com myspace.com/artstop facebook.com/artstop twitter.com/artstopIA Artists Run Des Moines Fireplace anywhere you want ART NOIR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 7-9 PM Go BEHIND THE SCENES in the East Village to see new art and hear from the artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who are reshaping our city. Real fire Ventless Smokeless Portable European design MEET AT VITAE DESIGN COLLECTIVE. (400 East Locust, Suite 4) at 7 pm $5 / FREE for Art Noir members Visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org/artnoir for details. Follow ART NOIR on Facebook and Twitter Art Noir is a member group dedicated to engaging adults in their 20s and 30s in Art Center programming. Membership is free with active Art Center membership. 100 artstop 2010 Qualifies for the Energy Tax Rebate Call or text Jeff Ibbotson 515.991.0982 www.ambiencemidwest.com A two-day visual and performing arts event. This cooperative visual and performing arts event connects six Des Moines metro areas together including galleries, museums, performing centers and artists’ buildings. The mission of artstop is to enrich the quality of life in greater Des Moines by connecting, promoting, showcasing, and celebrating local arts, artists and cultural organizations in area cultural and entertainment districts. Relax. Ride the artstop bus from area to area on Saturday contents MAPS Des Moines Metro bus stop Map .................................................................................................................................8-9 Court Avenue Cultural and Entertainment District ...........................................................................................................5 Western Gateway Cultural and Entertainment District .....................................................................................................6 Historic East Village Cultural and Entertainment District .................................................................................................7 Historic Valley Junction Cultural and Entertainment District ......................................................................................... 10 Ingersoll Avenue ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Roosevelt Cultural District ............................................................................................................................................. 14 VENUE LISTINGS Court Avenue Cultural and Entertainment District ...........................................................................................................5 Western Gateway Cultural and Entertainment District .....................................................................................................6 Historic East Village Cultural and Entertainment District ......................................................................................... 7, 10 Historic Valley Junction Cultural and Entertainment District ...................................................................................10-13 Ingersoll Avenue ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Roosevelt Cultural District ............................................................................................................................................. 14 ARTSTOP COMMITTEE 2010 Mary Brubaker, Polk County Heritage Gallery Debbie Burns, Administrative Assistant Ann Harmon, From Our Hands Chrissy Jensen, Domestica Jamie Lamb, Historic Valley Junction Foundation Paulette Lester, Convention and Visitors Bureau Sheila Linskens, Metro Arts Alliance Jim Miller, Historic Valley Junction Foundation Jackie Moberg, Moberg Gallery Susan Noland, Susan Noland Designs in Gold Marlene Olson, Olson-Larsen Galleries Rachel Sims, Fitch Studios Robert Spellman, Robert Spellman Gallery Sheena Thomas, Elements Ltd. Jomarie Tucci, OnMedia Precision TV Advertising Susan Watts, Olson-Larsen Galleries Connie Wilson, Connie Wilson Deisgn artstop contact Historic Valley Junction Foundation 217 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 director@valleyjunction.com 515.222.3642 artstop 2010 101 artstop A CULTURE CONNECTION The artstop committee extends a thank you to the granting agencies, financial partners, media sponsors, visual and performing venues, supporting individuals, business associations and Cultural and Entertainment Districts that make artstop possible. artstop is funded, in part, by a generous grant from the Iowa Community Cultural Grant program administered by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and from a Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. TM And a special thank you to BRAVO, Meredith Corporation and Principal Financial Group for considerable financial support. Our brochure was printed by major print sponsor Business Publications LLC with 12,000 copies in the August dsm magazine and 5,000 extra copies to distribute at the visual and performing venues. KCCI is our television sponsor. We appreciate the support of these key sponsors. Also, we are grateful for additional media support from Cityview. And sponsors KLTI (Lite 104.1) and KIOA gave us support for radio coverage. West Bank, the City of West Des Moines and Majestic Limo & Coach are cultural supporters whose financial help with artstop is invaluable. Vital advice and assistance for artstop was provided by the Historic Valley Junction Foundation. A final thank you to the Business Publications LLC design and sales staff for the layout of the brochure and to Connie Wilson of Connie Wilson Design for her distinctive design of the artstop logo, print ads and email blasts. The visual and performing venues thank all who helped make artstop possible. artstop is dedicated to the memory of arts advocate Jan Shotwell, 1923-2006. 102 artstop 2010 Court Avenue Cultural District VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES EET REET N WAL TR UT S 3RD Heritage Gallery ET STRE 2nd & Walnut Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.286.2242 Email: info@heritagegallery.org Website: www.heritagegallery.org Mon-Fri 11-4:30 The Heritage Gallery, in a 1908 historic public building at 2nd & Walnut, is a multi-use space for art and history exhibits that complement existing educational and cultural institutions. Our sevenplus diverse shows each year are free and open to the public. ST 1ST bus Heritage Art Gallery UE N E V RT A COU N SW 2 D AV E ENU HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FALL SEMESTER Anderson Gallery exhibitions: 9 “A Fork in the Road: The Time and The Place for Local Foods” — Aug. 27–Sept. 26 9 “The Professor Project” — Painting students interpret a subject presented by a faculty member — Oct. 8–Nov. 7 REET D ST Your ticket to great entertainment R SW 3 ET STRE 4TH SW 4 DRAKE UNIVERSITY R T ST E K MAR EET PKWY G N I K R Drake Jazz Ensembles I and II — Sept. 24 LUTHE N I T R MA Drake Choir, Chamber Choir and Chorale — Oct. 10 REET T S Edwin Earle Ferguson Concert: Russian pianist and 2001 LM Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist Olga Kern — Oct. 11 E Drake Symphony Orchestra — Oct. 31 For details, visit www.drake.edu/friends or call the Drake Fine Arts Box Office at 271-3841 artstop 2010 103 Western Gateway Des Moines Social Club/ Instinct Gallery 1408 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.288.3672 Email: michelle@instinctgallery.com Website: www.desmoinessocialclub.org www.InstinctGallery.com Tues-Fri 5-8 The Des Moines Social Club focuses on attracting and retaining local talent, using art as a catalyst to create unprecedented community engagement. The Instinct Gallery shows local art, the Sideshow Lounge features fresh cocktails and exciting acts, the Blackbox Theater presents everything from theater to weddings, and the Department of Play offers a diverse slate of classes. 104 artstop 2010 bus S NUT L A W T 1417 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.245.9000 Email: cmartdive@aol.com Website: www.artdive.com Thurs-Sat 11-6 Artdive is a gallery that specializes in eclectic, hip, funky, unique, and thought provoking local art for all styles and tastes. Whether it is the urban loft or the traditional home, Artdive has something for you—even on a budget. Located one block south of Locust in downtown’s west end. Des Moines Social Club S 8TH Artdive T REE T 9THS ST N UT L A W ST T HS Fitch Studios VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES bus T REE T ST bus Des Moines Public Library ST 11TH 1 7T US LO C Ritual Café 10TH GRA ENUE V A ND ST 13TH 15TH ST bus T HS Robert Spellman Gallery 1 6T Finder’s Creepers E ENU V A LL INGERSO ET TRE Artdive 1417 Walnut Des Moines Public Library Fitch Studios Robert Spellman Gallery 1000 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.248.6402 Fax: 515.237.1654 Email: sjpatterson@dmpl.org Website: www.dmpl.org Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5 The Des Moines Public Library Foundation is pleased to showcase local Iowa artists representing a variety of media. They will be set up in the Gateway Meeting Wing of the Des Moines Public Library and there will be the opportunity to purchase unique handmade pieces. Come see us! 304 15th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 The Fitch Building houses a number of studios for practicing artists working in a variety of media. Artists open their studios to the public two times a year, for Artstop and the Fitch Open Studios the first Friday in December. 1727 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.979.6158 Email: Robert.spellman@gmail.com Website: www.robertspellmangallery.com A contemporary fine art gallery featuring large abstract original works. Open since 2005, the Gallery serves residential and corporate clients. Located two blocks west of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park on Grand Avenue. Finder’s Creepers 515 18th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.288.9815 Email: erin@finderscreepers.com Website: www.finderscreepers.com Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat 12-4 A cozy and unassuming outlet catering to those with a soft spot for tattoo-related, outsider and lowbrow artwork. Modestly priced, desk-frame friendly prints as well as full-scale fine art ranging from painting to photographic manipulation to sculpture, as well as a nest of unconventional oddities stashed away for discerning eyes and hands to seek out. OPEN STUDIOS Ferzana Hashmi #300 Stan Sanders #304 Rebecca Ekstrand #308 D.L. Baier #309 Dwight James #314 Fuzzishu #402 MRW Studio #402 Kim Hutchison #405 Cathrine Dreiss #406 Jeffery Thompson #406 Paper Star Studio #407 Mindy Meinders #409 Dainty, Pulley, Parizek & Sherick #410 Ritual Café 1301 Locust Street, Suite D Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.288.4872 Fax: 515.244.5032 Email: RitualCafe@aol.com Website: www.ritualcafe.com Mon-Thur 7-7, Fri-Sat 7-10 Coffee shop that offers locally roasted, organic coffee with an all vegetarian menu. We offer live music on weekends and display art by local artists monthly. CULTURAL DISTRICT SPONSOR Veridian Credit Union Historic East Village Cultural District GRA ST 6TH EAST EAST Plain Talk Books & Coffee ND Colores LOC UST bus Steven Vail Fine Arts ST 7TH EAST Iowa State Historical Society EAST From Our Hands Vitae In/2/it Design Studio Sticks Ephemera E. 4th & Locust 4T EAST H ST D ST East Fourth Street, Loft #104 Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.238.5647 Fax: 515.868.0366 Email: mindfulenviro@aol.com Website: www.in2itdesignstudio.com By appointment only iN/2/iT Design Studio specializes in unique custom design for one-ofa-kind residential and commercial interiors. Holistically inspired to identify and unify your personal or corporate style, our expertise in contemporary, boutique, transitional, and eclectic styles brings projects of all sizes to life. Launching soon: a collectible series of sculptural tea vessels designed by iN/2/iT! 621 Des Moines Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.280.3222 Fax: 515.280.3223 Email: sheila@metroarts.org Website: www.metroarts.org Mon – Fri 8-5 Metro Arts is hosting local artists at Northland Studios for artstop. Metro Arts engages central Iowans in arts opportunities and education to advance the creative economy and strengthen our community, via Metro Arts Jazz in July Series Concerts, Metro Arts Two Rivers Expo and Metro Arts Education on Location. Brent Houzenga is manager of Northland Studios, a new artists’ studio that hosts exhibits, classes and workshops. E. 6th & Des Moines Street ST 5TH iN/2/iT Design Studio Metro Arts Alliance at Northland Studios bus Corner of Artisan’s Jewelry Designs 3R EAST 412 East Fifth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.288.7995 Fax: 515.961.2700 Email: coloresbynita@qwestoffice.net Website: www.nitascolores.com Tues-Fri 11-5:30, Sat 10-5 COLORES by ‘Nita is a gift shop specializing in unique handcrafted gifts. Nita started her tie-dye business in 1989 and has been an artist-in-residence at the Iowa State Fair for 21 years. A visit to Nita’s East Village location is always an enjoyable experience. 400 East Locust Street, Suite 8 Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.282.3496 Fax: 515.282.3496 Email: ann@from-our-hands.com Website: www.from-our-hands.com Mon, Fri, Sat 10-5, Tues-Thurs 11-5 An American craft gallery featuring artists from Iowa and around the country. Works available in wood, glass, metal, clay, fiber, and mixed media in a broad price range. 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Ph: 515.281.4132 Fax: 515.282.0502 Email: maureen.korte@iowa.gov Website: www.iowahistory.org www. unexpectedcompany.com Tues-Sat 9-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 The State Historical Museum tells the history of Iowa. Exhibits celebrate Iowans, their ambitions, accomplishments, disappointments, and their contributions through artifacts and documents. Visitors are welcome to drop by the Iowa Public Theatre in the museum between 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, September 25 to watch part of a rehearsal in progress for the new musical Thursday’s Children (www. thursdays-children.com). Metro Arts Alliance of Northland Studios EAST COLORES by ‘Nita From Our Hands Iowa State Historical Society H ST 516 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.243.4112 Fax: 515.243.4116 Email: info@artisansjewelry.com Website: www.artisansjewelry.com Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 Artisan’s vision is to provide our clients with memorable adornments that will become heirlooms for generations. We pride ourselves in innovative workmanship and our considerable degree of detail and precision. Whether using existing personal jewelry or providing new, our artists can create unique designs that fit to one’s individuality. 505 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.974.6932 Email: info@ephemeradesign.com Website: www.ephemeradesign.com Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-5 Custom invitations, stationery, bits, baubles, and handmade goodies galore! Stop by for a sweet gift and make sure to sign up for an upcoming class! 4T EAST Artisan’s Jewelry Designs Ephemera PENNSYLVANIA AVE VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES EAST UT WALN Plain Talk BooksAST&COUCoffee RT E 602 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.243.0815 Fax: 515.283.1233 Email: ccouture@optimaelifeservices.com Mon-Thurs 7-5, Fri 7-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4 We are an eclectic bookstore that sells used books and fresh coffee! We provide organic and fair-trade coffees, teas, and chocolates to our Historic East Village Community. Steven Vail Fine ArtsProject Room Historic Teachout Building 500 East Locust Street, Suite 202 Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.309.2763 Email: info@stevenvailfinearts.com Website: www.stevenvailfinearts.com Tues-Sat 11-4:30 Specialists in American and European modern and contemporary prints and works on paper. Historic East Village Cultural District continued on page 10 artstop 2010 105 bus stop Map LET US GET YOU THERE ON SATURDAY! artstop is a cooperative event connecting six cultural districts in the Des Moines Metro together: Court Avenue, Western Gateway, Historic East Village, Historic Valley Junction, Ingersoll Avenue and the Roosevelt Cultural District. On Saturday take it easy and ride the artstop buses from venue to venue. Buses run continuously throughout the day and stop at locations in each district. Roosevelt Cultural District Office Max 2700 Ingersoll Ingersoll Avenue Historic Valley Junction 106 artstop 2010 Relax. Ride the artstop bus. Historic East Village DES ES MOIN ET STRE Metro Arts Alliance at Northland Studios E. 6th & Des Moines Street Des Moines Public Library 1000 Grand On Saturday take it easy and ride the artstop buses from venue to venue. Buses run continuosly throughout the day and stop at locations in each district. BUS HOURS: Saturday, September 25, 11:00 am-6:30 pm A bus will stop at each location about every 30 minutes. bus indicates bus stop locations. Look for this artstop banner at bus stops. artstop A CULTURE CONNECTION PARK in any of the six participating districts. Each artstop bus will run in a continuous loop from the East Village to Historic Valley Junction and all districts in between. Or PARK at the Office Max parking lot, 2700 Ingersoll. Each artstop bus will converge at Office Max on its way heading east or west. artstop 2010 107 Historic East Village Cultural District continued from page 7 Historic Valley Junction Cultural District Sticks RD 73 A OK Antiques/Atomic Blond Mid-Century Modern Gallery Loft WALNUT STREET The Quilt Block Paris Flea Market R Home Eyebeads & Gemstones The General Store Eatery 2AU 5th & Elm Street Artistic Bead Artistic Bead bus The Tavern Olson-Larsen Galleries MAPLE STREET Giff’s Fifth Street Pub A OK Antiques & Atomicblond The Longest Yard Fair World Gallery Fishlips 3 Beads & Blues 124 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.2525 Fax: 515.255.5555 Email: atomicblond@msn.com Sun 12-4, Mon-Sat 10:30-6, Thurs 10:30-7 A OK Antiques does just about everything you could ask for from an antique store. They specialize in turn of the century oak, juke boxes, slot machines, advertising, toys, jewelry, architecturally designed furniture, Scandinavian design, art, sculptures and lighting. They buy and sell daily, offer prop rentals and tag sales. Kavanaugh Art Gallery Light the Earth Isabel Bloom L.L.C. 219 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.334.0020 Email: Cheryl@artisticbead.com Website: www.artisticbead.com Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5 Artistic Bead showcases beaded wearable art. Get inspired to make your own masterpeice or have us create a one-of-akind piece for you using our huge selection of Czech glass, Sworovski crystal and lampwork beads. We will feature wool roving and needlefelting supplies to inspire your fall projects. RAILROAD AVENUE “Peridot” Mary Jane Long, Eyebeads & Gemstones 108 artstop 2010 63RD STREET ELM STREET 4TH STREET Visionary Services, Inc. bus 8TH STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT SPONSOR VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES 8TH ST 400 East Locust Street #4 Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.288.1349 Email: vitaedesigncollective@gmail.com Website: www.vitaedesign.com Mon-Sat 11-6 Vitae is a boutique that features many independent and local clothing, jewelry and accessory designers, as well as vintage clothing and limited run art prints. ST Vitae Design Collective STREET The Art Store 5TH STREET 521 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph: 515.282.0844 Email: revbank@sticks.com CENTER Website: www.sticks.com Mon-Sat 10-5 Sticks operates two retail galleries in the Des Moines area which showcase the Sticks line of handcrafted furniture and accessories alongside the work of other artisans including jewelry, ceramics, glassware, lighting, textiles, and gifts. Historic Valley Junction Cultural District Eyebeads & Gemstones Fishlips3 Beads & Blues Kavanaugh Art Gallery Olson-Larsen Galleries 214 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.279.9100 Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5 and by appointment We provide personal assistance to help you create unique jewelry from precious and semiprecious stones such as emerald, ruby, sapphire, citrine, amethyst peridot, topaz, quartz, opal, larimar, jaspers, diamonds, freshwater pearls and agates. Uniquely designed jewelry by Mary Jane Long. Special pricing for qualified artisans. 104 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.274.3474 Email: dennis@fishlips3.com Website: www.fishlips3.com Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs 11-8, Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5 Fishlips3 is a bead store and a whole lot more. Custom jewelry, expert and professional jewelry design classes, gifts, fossils, jewelry repair, silversmithing, wire work designs, harmonicas and more! Come have some FUN and learn to design your own jewelry! “No Lip Service…Just Great Stuff!” 131 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.279.8682 Fax: 515.279.7609 Email: kagallery@aol.com Website: www.kavanaughgallery.com Mon-Sat 10-5 Fine art gallery specializing in antique art, original oils and sculpture, and signed and numbered prints, ranging from the traditional to the abstract. Custom framing and on-site consultation for commercial or residential decorating needs are available. Fair World Gallery Isabel Bloom L.L.C. 116 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.277.7550 Email: info@fairworldgallery.com Website: www.fairworldgallery.com Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4 Fair World Gallery sells fair trade and earth friendly items from over 50 countries. Items include jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, toys, handbags, and furniture. A great place for a unique gift. 113 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.274.8455 Fax: 515.274.8457 Email: darcyr@ibloom.com Website: www.ibloom.com Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 For more than 50 years the sculpture of Isabel Bloom has warmed the hearts and brightened the lives of art lovers and collectors throughout the country. We are proud to carry forth the Iowa artist’s tradition of creating simple elegant artwork, by hand, for you to enjoy and share. 125 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.271.7625 Email: kim@lighttheearth.com Website: www.lighttheearth.com Tues, Wed, Fri 11-6, Thurs 11-8, by appt Sun & Mon call 867.3833 One-of-a-kind stone oil lamps, handcrafted Fan Dangle jewelry, spectacular stone art, vases, and furniture for your home, office or garden. Elaborate multi-lighted centerpieces for the dining room or boardroom to small single lighted lamps that can be grouped or used individually. These natural, handcrafted creations are sure to elicit a warm response. 203 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.277.6734 Fax: 515.277.4413 Email: info@olsonlarsen.com Website: www.olsonlarsen.com Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4 Established in 1979, the gallery exhibits original contemporary painting, prints, drawings, photographs, and sculpture by established, regionally recognized artists. Services include proposals, art-on-approval, major site-specific commissions, public art, museum quality framing, delivery and installation, and documentation for educational and insurance purposes. Serving corporations, small businesses, collectors, and home owners. Alvar, Remarqued Lithograph, “La Pintara Mexicana”, 24 x 28 Kavanaugh Art Gallery Light the Earth Paris Flea Market 312 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.0018 Email: parisfleamarket@mchsi.com Website: www.parisiowa.com Mon-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7 Paris Flea Market is an eclectic mix of jewelry, art, antiques, home décor and gifts with a French flair. Featuring owner/artist Jennifer Schaffer’s jewelry designs. You can always find that perfect gift or work of art. Come by and see what’s new today! Sharon Booma, A Step Ahead, oil and mixed media on paper, 22 x 42 inches. Olson-Larsen Galleries in Historic Valley Junction. artstop 2010 109 Historic Valley Junction Cultural District continued on page 13 R Home The Art Store 2AU Limited 218 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.222.2282 Fax: 515.222.5654 Email: regina@rhomedsm.com Website: www.rhomedsm.com Mon-Sat 10-5 We are proud to be among the elite group of national retailers of Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams furnishings along with modern décor, accessories and home accents. Our high value, contemporary furnishings create a comfortable home environment and an equally comfortable shopping experience. We also feature a custom framing and décor art center to complete your design experience. 801 73rd Street Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Ph: 515.244.7000 Email: jdomeier@shoptheartstore.com Website: www.shoptheartstore.com Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 The Art Store is an art and framing gallery and full line art supply dealer. A variety of artwork by employees and local artists is on display year round. 200 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.7651 Fax: 515.255.6232 Email: 2aulimited@mchsi.com Website: www.2aulimited.com Tues-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7 “Jewelry and other objects of desire.” Featuring one-of-a-kind, fine jewelry, accessories, and contemporary art by international and local artists. Choose from unique, designer jewelry created in our studio, or collaborate with Ann Au to design your own stunning, wearable art made from precious and semi-precious materials. The Quilt Block 325 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.1010 Email: quiltblock@prodigy.net Website: www.IowaQuiltBlock.com Mon-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7, Sun 1-4 Quilting is a traditional American art form that combines practicality as well as self-expression. Quilt making has experienced a revival since the late 90’s. Quality fabrics, faster cutting methods, and the use of the sewing machine in construction make quilt making fun and easy. The Quilt Block is filled with quilts made by today’s quilter. RESTAURANTS Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurants 205 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.9827 www.tavernpizza.com Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am11pm, Sun 12-10 Great pizza and outstanding Italian food. Wonderful broasted chicken plus our famous grinders and sandwiches. Casual family dining – great food – great service. Giff Wagner’s Fifth Street Pub 128 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.255.4550 Daily 11am-2am Neighborhood bar, good food and comfortable atmosphere. TVs for ball games, full bar, and ATM available. GREAT THINGS COME TOGETHER AT THE JUNCTION LIVE IN COMFORT We are at the intersection of hip hip and history, the crossroads of art and events, the place where small town charm connects to big city shopping. 218 5TH STREET, WEST DES MOINES 515.222.2282 • WWW.RHOMEDSM.COM 110 artstop 2010 We are Valley Junction — home to over one hundred specialty shops, restaurants, and services and the single largest collection of independent businesses in greater Des Moines. We are convenient to all of the metro area yet we are a world apart. Great things come together in Valley Junction. SHOPDINEENJOYwww.valleyjunction.com • 515.222.3642 Historic Valley Junction Cultural District continued from page 12 122 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.274.1710 Email: thelongestyard@peoplepc.com Daily 11am-2am Watch your favorite team or relax on the open-air patio and enjoy a full menu from nachos to steak. CULTURAL DISTRICT SPONSOR City of West Des Moines Lockwood Jewelers 3111 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.280.3333 Email: Cheryl@lockwoodjewelers.com Website: www.lockwoodjewelers.com Tues-Fri 11-3, 4-6, Sat 11-2 The jewel of Ingersoll…..on the Rodeo Drive of Des Moines…. One-of-a-kind creations in gold and silver with the gems of your choice. My personal Marco Polo supplies rubies, sapphires, pearls, diamonds, and more. ALSO: Original handmade purses made by women in the USA. Moberg Gallery 2921 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.279.9191 Fax: 515.279.9292 Email: info@moberggallery.com Website: www.moberggallery.com Tues-Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 Moberg Gallery is a contemporary gallery that exhibits original art by locally and nationally recognized fine artists working in painting, metalwork, glass, mixed media, prints, interior and exterior sculpture and other innovative media. Services include collection development and curation, art out on approval, on site art consultation, custom commissions and digital rendering. F --- , Light The Earth VALLEY JUNCTION JOHN & KIM NOVOTNY | 515.271.ROCK | LIGHTTHEEARTH.COM Lockwood Jewelers Studio 3 INGERSO LL AV Moberg Gallery ENUE HIGH STREET 28TH STREET The Longest Yard VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES 29TH STREET 206 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Ph: 515.279.6828 Mon-Sat 11-3, Open for Sunday street events. The secret is out. The General Store Eatery has been serving the best deli sandwiches, homemade soups and desserts since 1970. 31ST STREET The General Store Eatery Ingersoll Avenue LINDEN STREET bus The Mansion Zanibar’s Coffee Adventure Squiggles INGERSOLL AVENUE Office Max 2700 Ingersoll Squiggles The Mansion Interiors 3200 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.277.1120 Email: squiggleme@me.com Tues-Fri 11-5:30, Sat 11-3 Squiggles is a fun, unique gift shop in the heart of Des Moines. It is the perfect place in the neighborhood to shop for that special gift for that special friend. New merchandise is available weekly. Thanks to all the local artists that display at Squiggles. 2801 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.280.7161 Fax: 515.280.7175 Website: www.themansion-interiors.com Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 10-4 The Mansion is a full service design firm and showroom featuring the industry’s finest furniture, accent pieces, lighting, floor coverings, draperies, fine art, and accessories. bus RESTAURANT Studio 3 2925 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.491.5312 Email: studio3designs@gmail.com Website: www.hnndesign.com Mon-Sat 10-3 A contemporary art and gift gallery specializing in graphic and interior design services. Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure 2723 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.244.7694 Email: info@zanzibarscoffee.com Website: www.zanzibarscoffee.com Mon-Thur 6:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-9pm, Sun 8am-6pm Proudly serving coffee and community since 1993, we are a full-service coffee roaster, retailer and café offering breakfast, sweets and beverages. Art on our walls changes regularly. Squiggles ORIGINAL ART GIFTS TO SHARE - SHABBY & WHIMSY 3200 INGERSOLL AVE., STE. B DES MOINES, IA 515.277.1120 artstop 2010 111 Roosevelt Cultural District VISUAL & PERFORMING VENUES CROCKER STREET Elements, Ltd. CHAMBERLAIN STREET bus 42ND STREET Susan Noland Designs in Gold La Mie Bakery & Le Jardin Elements, Ltd. ROLLINS AVENUE CENTER STREET I-235 INGERSOLL AVENUE Plymouth Congregational Church bus GRAND AVENUE 837 42nd Street Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.277.7421 Fax: 515.277.7242 Email: info@elementslimited.com Website: www.elementslimited.com Tues-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-4:30 Designer jewelry and fine metal art. Elements, Ltd. is a working studio and gallery featuring the jewelry and metalwork of its own three studio artists/goldsmiths as well as that of other local and nationally recognized jewelry artists and designers. Elements, Ltd. specializes in custom work, original one-of-a-kind designs and repairs. Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 4126 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.255.3149 Email: splenihan@plymouthchurch.com Website: www.plymouthchurch.com Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 12-5 The mission of the Plymouth Gallery is to provide a venue for God’s gift of creative visual expression, support and nurture artists and their vision, and serve as an artistic outreach to the community. Susan Noland Designs In Gold 902 42nd Street Des Moines, IA 50312 Ph: 515.255.1167 Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1 Art jewelry featuring precious gems, cut stones, and natural crystals. We invite you to collaborate with Susan as she designs and creates jewelry for you. Finely wrought gold and silver will combine with the exquisite colors and textures of nature in harmonious balance celebrating your purpose and occasion. RESTAURANT La Mie Bakery 841 42nd Street Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Ph: 515.255.1625 Email: info@lamiebakery.com Website: www.lamiebakery.com Mon-Sat 7am – 4pm A locally-owned bakery featuring French-style pastries and artisan breads; serving breakfast and lunch daily. It’s not just a house, It’s Home! RICK BRATRUD Broker Associate New construction specialist Over 20 years in real estate and banking Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa OFFICE: Detail of “Forgotten Passage” wall sculpture by David Luck, 45” x 15” in mixed media, 2010. Works by David Luck on view at Elements, Ltd. 112 artstop 2010 515.453.5775 | CELL: 515.250.5626 | rick@iowarealty.com | www.RicksMyAgent.com artstop A CULTURE CONNECTION VISUAL AND PERFORMING VENUES A OK Antiques/Atomic Blond Mid-Century Modern Gallery Loft Artdive Artisan’s Jewelry Designs Artistic Bead COLORES by ‘Nita Des Moines Social Club/Instinct Gallery Des Moines Public Library Elements, Ltd. Ephemera Eyebeads & Gemstones Fair World Gallery Finders Creepers Fishlips3 Beads & Blues Fitch Studios From Our Hands Heritage Art Gallery iN/2/iT Desgin Studio Iowa State Historical Society Isabel Bloom L.L.C Kavanaugh Art Gallery Light the Earth Lockwood Jewelers Metro Arts Alliance at Northland Studios Moberg Gallery Olson-Larsen Galleries Paris Flea Market Plain Talk Books & Coffee Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ R Home Ritual Café Robert Spellman Gallery Squiggles Steven Vail Fine Arts-Project Room Sticks Studio3 Susan Noland Designs In Gold The Art Store The Mansion The Quilt Block 2AU Limited Vitae Design Collective 10 6 7 10 7 6 6 14 7 11 11 6 11 6 7 5 7 7 11 11 11 13 7 13 11 11 7 14 12 6 6 13 7 10 13 14 12 13 12 12 10 RESTAURANTS Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurants Giff Wagner’s Fifth Street Pub La Mie Bakery The General Store The Longest Yard Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure 12 12 14 13 13 13 ADVERTISERS 2AU Ltd. Ambience Midwest Artisan’s Jewelry Designs Des Moines Art Center Drake University/Friends of Drake Arts Elements, Ltd. Eyebeads & Gemstones From Our Hands Historic Valley Junction Foundation Kavanaugh Art Gallery Light the Earth Olson-Larsen Galleries R Home Rick Bratrud Squiggles Stookey Productions 10 2 7 2 5 14 10 7 12 11 13 11 12 14 13 Back Cover grab some friends hop the bus discover new places stop & listen to music have a snack watch artist demos back on the bus buy some jewelry check out antiques have a cocktail listen to readings relax, ride the bus check out lots of art shop for cool stuff enjoy! Two days of artstop special events to enjoy. artstop 2010 113 new outdoor art show! "SUJTUT Free Admission & Parking Stephen Steininger “Two Towers” october 9‐10 10-5 Saturday, 10-4 Sunday 7JMMBHFPG1POEFSPTBt8FTU%FT.PJOFT*" (I-35 Exit 70, West to S. Prairie View Dr. & Turn North) ,JE[%V"SUCFOFöUT.FUSP"SUT"MMJBODFt4JMFOU"VDUJPOCFOFöUT0SDIBSE1MBDF Partner show with June’s ArtFest Midwest ‘The Other Art Show’ www.stookeyshows.com 114 artstop 2010