Bellevue Iowa ARTS Council

09/05/2026

This weekend!!

09/04/2026

First Fridays open gallery night in Dubuque and BAC member, Gail Chavenelle is exhibiting at Outside the Lines Art gallery!

We’re excited to welcome Dubuque artist Gail Chavenelle to the gallery this week for First Friday and Sequel Saturday! Gail has been a longtime supporter of Outside the Lines, and you may have even seen her sculptures displayed throughout Dubuque!

Now, you have the chance to meet the artist behind the creations and help shape what she creates next.

Gail is currently working on a new 5.5-foot sculpture that will be installed inside Dubuque’s Wendt Regional Cancer Center. The sculpture is intended to serve as a symbol of healing for those who have completed cancer treatment.

While the purpose is clear, the final design is still taking shape, and Gail wants your input! She’ll have metal sketches and ideas available to spark inspiration and is looking for suggestions on how the sculpture can best represent healing, hope, and overcoming cancer.

Your idea could become part of the final sculpture!

Come meet Gail and share your thoughts:

First Friday: Friday, 4:30–7:30 PM
Sequel Saturday: Saturday, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
At Outside the Lines Art Gallery 1101 Main Street, Dubuque

You never know; your suggestion might be the one she brings to life!

09/02/2026

Looking for something to do the Labor Day weekend?
Why not 🚙 loop on through Bellevue , and catch the Bellevue Iowa ARTS Council’s latest exhibit, “Common Threads” in the Great River Gallery.
It is part of all the wonderful art in our beautiful Tri- State area, featured on the Scenic Art Loop Monthly Art Drive.

09/01/2026

Save the date!
On Saturday , Oct 3rd, the Beautiful Bellevue riverfront will be awash with art and music !

In addition to BAC’s FISHTIVAL on Riverview St. & the “Under $100 Show” in the Great River Gallery, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “RIVERFEST” event on Court St. from 1pm -7 pm with food vendors, live music, and activities for the kids.

08/27/2026

One of our proudest accomplishments at the Arts Council was bringing this public sculpture to Bellevue. It was created by BAC member, Ron Hansen, and has since been humorously know as the Fish Stacks.
They are whimsical and fun & we’re pleased that so many people get to enjoy them.

Thanks Beautiful Bellevue!
We love a creative joke… & we are playing off
what could be a running one!
(check the comments)

We are having a little fun with the fish stacks tonight. Only in Beautiful Bellevue Iowa! 😉

08/26/2026

We’re casting out a call for all BAC MEMBERS’ artistic creations. The “UNDER $100” popup show is coming up in the Great River Gallery and it promises to be a great opportunity to get exposure and market your art, books, calendars, photos, cards and prints, etc.

Exhibiting guidelines -
• Delivery will be on Oct 3rd starting at 8 am.
• No limit to quantity / display as space allows.
• All items must be priced less than $100.
• All items must be created by the exhibitor.
• All items must show the exhibitor’s name.
• BAC will handle sales. PLEASE NOTE however, members are responsible for including tax in their pricing and reporting their own income.
• Pick up unsold items after 3 pm and collect sales proceeds from BAC.

This is the third year our popular popup show will be held inside the gallery during the Bellevue ARTS Council’s long-running, FISHTIVAL, which happens outside on the Riverwalk. But wait ! - the fish story gets even bigger and better this year with the addition of “Riverfest”, the Chamber of Commerce’s collaborating event on Court Street, from 1-7 pm on October 3rd. It will include music, inflatables for the kids, food trucks and more.

You won’t want to miss participating in this exciting day planned for the Beautiful Bellevue community.