Fort Madison Area Arts Association

10/16/2026

🎃 Paint Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag!
Stop by the Fort Madison Art Center on Saturday, October 24 from 12–4 PM and decorate your very own trick-or-treat bag!
We’ll provide the bag and painting supplies — you bring the creativity.

No need to stay for the whole event — just drop in when it works for you, paint your bag, and take home something ready for Halloween night!
All ages welcome.

10/16/2026

Be sure to stop by the Art Center for some goodies on Halloween!🦇🎃🎨

🎃Fort Madison Trick or Treat 2026 👻

It's almost that time. Save the date! 🗓

10/16/2026

Working on a piece that could use a fresh set of eyes? 🎨
Create & Critique with Gin and Carlene is coming up this Wednesday!
Register Here: https://fortmadisonart.com/classes/ #!event/2026/10/21/for-artists-guidance-and-critique
Bring your own project and get individualized feedback, guidance, and professional insight to help you move your work forward.

10/12/2026

Thank you to West Point Farmers Market and Erica for making this happen. It was genuinely heartwarming to see the community come together like this.

10/12/2026

Curious about what’s happening at the Fort Madison Art Center? 🎨

We’re more than a gallery! Stop in to explore local and regional artwork, get creative in our Ceramic Studio or Pottery Painting Corner, join a class or the community Art Club, become a member, or even reach out if you have a class idea you’d like to teach.

We put together this quick guide to help you see some of the ways you can get involved.

825 Avenue G, Fort Madison
fortmadisonart.com

Come create, explore, and connect with us!

10/11/2026

West Point is ~spooky~ talented! 🎃

Come visit the square in West Point to paint your own trick or treat bag at the Art Center tent!

10/10/2026

Danna Fruetel is drawn to contrast in art. From deepest darks to starkest whites; bold lines to delicate curves.

10/10/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! 🖌️📸

The Keosippi Center is looking for talented artists to help us fill our Gallery Wall and showcase the amazing creativity within our community!

We are currently looking for artists who specialize in:

🎨 Paintings – All styles and mediums

✏️ Drawings & Sketches

📸 Photography

🗿 Sculptures

🏺 Pottery & Ceramic Art

✨ Unique 3D Printed Artwork – We're interested in original, artistic creations that showcase creativity, imagination, and design rather than commonly mass-produced or widely available prints.

❤️ ALL AGES & EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

Whether you're an established artist, a student, a hobbyist, or someone just beginning to share your creations, we would love to hear from you!

Our goal is to create a welcoming space where artists can display their talents, gain exposure, and inspire others. There is so much creativity right here in our community, and we want to help give it a place to shine!

📍 Keosippi Center | 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA

📩 INTERESTED IN DISPLAYING YOUR ARTWORK?

Send us a message directly here on our page or email us at [email protected] with a little information about yourself and photos of your artwork!

Let's fill our walls and spaces with creativity and celebrate the artists in our community! 🎨❤️

10/10/2026

Call 319-372-3996 or come into the Art Center to schedule your group session in our Pottery Painting Corner!🖌🏺

10/09/2026

📣Calling Area Artists!

Artwork drop off for the 32nd Annual Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Area Artists Showcase is a little over one month away - Oct. 27 to Oct. 31.

Artists living in counties within 100 miles of Quincy, IL can enter up to THREE original works for consideration. This year's juror is Maria Cassilly, Special Exhibits Manager at St. Louis City Museum.

For more details on how to enter, visit The Art Center's Exhibits page on our website or stop by 1515 Jersey St. in Quincy to pick up a copy of the exhibit prospectus.

We look forward to seeing what you've created!🎨