Fairfield Cultural Alliance

05/27/2026

Fairfield Art Assn. Upcoming Events

Fairfield Art Association is adding "A Practice in Shape" Blown Glass Works by artisan Samantha Treankler to the current Main Gallery wall Exhibit by the Iowa Art Quilters & Fiber Artists. Treankler is an apprentice to artist Tim Blair at Bloom & Bark Glass blowing in Keosauqua, Iowa.
The show opens Friday June 5 in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center , with an artist reception from 6 - 8;30 PM.

The Summer Art Installation "Firecracker" celebrating our country's 250th Anniversary will also open on June 6th with 20 art creations by local artists and groups. The display will be downtown around the square & up Main Street for the summer. Hickenbottom Inc donated the PVC pipes for this project. Artists include Shelley Urban and her father Tom, Phoebe Fiedler, Mike Pech, Suzan Kessel, FHS Art Student, Chaz Alley, Mendy McAdams & Hayden, Claire Reid, Connie Boyer, Jeanne Skopin, Gigi Gifts & Signs, Chuck & Terri Drobny, Victoria Rose, Ashley Worley & 1st Baptist Church, Colin Faulkner. Several artists are working on two pipes.

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05/27/2026

FAA Summer Art Installation entry by Shelley & Tom Urban. The entry has attached specially made photos that tell a story. And the piece spins & Lights Up!

05/27/2026

04/29/2026

📸 Streets of Fairfield Photography Exhibit

We're excited to share an update from one of our 2025 FCA Mini-Grant funded artist projects!

Streets of Fairfield by Guy Harvey is a photography exhibit featuring approximately 25 images captured between 2022 and 2025 in Fairfield. The collection highlights a range of styles, including candid street photography, documentary work, and urban scenic imagery—each offering a unique perspective on everyday life and place.

After careful preparation, the artist now has all final prints ready for exhibition. The process involved multiple rounds of refining digital files and producing test prints to ensure the highest possible quality. In fact, about 40% of the grant budget was dedicated to test printing—an investment that allowed for deeper exploration of the printmaking process and resulted in beautifully finished works. This experience has also strengthened the artist's skills for future projects.

Join us in celebrating this thoughtful and visually rich exploration of Fairfield. Thank you for supporting local artists and creative growth!

🗓 Opening May 1
📍 Fairfield CoLab 101 N Court St, Fairfield, IA 52556
🖼 On view throughout May and June

04/27/2026

The Fairfield Cultural Alliance is seeking a passionate, creative individual to lead our digital media presence—someone who can capture the spirit of our community and amplify it across platforms.

This is a volunteer role, but it is also an opportunity to:
✨ Showcase local artists, events, and cultural experiences
✨ Shape how Fairfield is seen by visitors and future residents
✨ Strengthen community pride and connection
✨ Be part of a growing movement to elevate the arts in our city

Whether you’re a content creator, photographer, storyteller, or social media strategist, your voice can help bring Fairfield’s culture to life in new and meaningful ways.

We’re looking for someone who:
* Has a creative eye and a passion for storytelling
* Enjoys social media, photography, or digital content
* Wants to make a real impact in their community

Flexible commitment | Collaborative team | Meaningful impact

🌟 Help us tell Fairfield’s story.
If you’ve ever thought, “This community deserves to be seen,” this is your moment.

👉 Reach out to get involved or learn more:
👉 Website: fairfieldculturalalliance.org
email: [email protected]
Next meeting: Tuesday May 5, 6 pm
At the Breadtopia conference room of The Collective building (corner of S. 2nd St and Grimes Ave.), west side.

04/27/2026

Iowa Art Quilters Association and Fiber Artists Exhibit Opens May 1

The Fairfield Art Association announces the opening of a new exhibit by "Iowa Art Quilters and Fiber Artists" on Friday May 1st. Eight recognized Iowa artists will be included in this display in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. A reception for the artists and guests is 6 – 9 PM.

The Art Quilt Exhibit artists include: Karen Anne Babcock Grimes, Sue Kluber, Judy Ludwick, Wendy Read, Barbara Riggs, Kathryn Roe, Jean Taft, and Patricia Weber. Up to 50 original art quilt works will be on display, in many sizes and styles, many are for sale.

Iowa Art Quilters began meeting in 2005 in Grinnell to encourage and support one another in making art quilts. A simple definition of an art quilt is “a quilt you hang on the wall” instead of a quilt you lay on the bed. Art Quilts are designed and constructed by the artist and are original. Art quilts may be abstract or representational, portraying landscapes, faces or objects, or modifying traditional quilt blocks.

Usually art quilts are considered more decorative than functional, with artists frequently using a variety of fabrics, threads and embellishments such as beads, sequins, buttons, metal, wood and other materials. Surface design, like altering the fabric itself, is a common feature. One might add or remove color using dye, paint, or bleach with brushes, stamps or stencils. Artists might go further by selectively damaging the cloth with fire or rust, or less drastically by folding, scrunching or gathering the cloth.

Shown: "Dragon's Hoard" Art Quilt by Wendy Read

04/22/2026

Jean Greco and Linda Egenes of Writing Artists and Craft Supporters Present Acclaimed Play

COOP: A STORY OF AN AMISH CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR will be performed on April 25, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Written and produced by Mary Swander, Poet Laureate of Iowa from 2009-2019 and honoree of the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, it portrays true stories of Amish and Mennonite conscientious objectors who suffered persecution during World War I and World War II for their belief in nonviolence. The initial grant from Fairfield Cultural Alliance and generous donations from the Fairfield business community provided the ability to pursue the project.

04/21/2026

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