FACE of Mahaska County

FACE of Mahaska County FACE (Fine Arts & Cultural Events) of Mahaska County
Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios

Goals:

*The FACE organization is a resource to benefit the residents of the Mahaska County community.

*That our position in the community is both an opportunity and a responsibility to provide arts related leadership.

*That our policies, programs and practices should enable and encourage growth, dignity, inclusiveness, fairness and equality for people in the Mahaska County community.

*To work

as a catalyst in the arts community by helping to find solutions to community initiatives that require assistance.

*To encourage and nurture innovation and manage the risks inherent in creating art.

*We must encourage people with various backgrounds to participate in the arts.

*In allowing the elected Board to make informed decisions in accordance with set policies and available information in an ongoing and open evaluation of all policies, programs and initiatives.

05/06/2026

Snowbird by Tim Adams is a whimsical representation. “The snowbird,” like our feathered friends, migrates from the cold northern winter temperatures to warm southern temperatures.

It is located along A Ave West at the Rotary Gazebo at the trailhead. It is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority and National Endowment for the Arts.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

04/30/2026

Take it easy by Craig Snyder is sponsored by Oskaloosa Vision Center and is located at Penn Central Mall.

We work and we work and we work. Sometimes it’s better to lean back and relax. A traveling group of troubadours many years ago summed it up nicely, “Take it easy.” 🎶

Be sure to stop by and thank all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

04/21/2026

New Horizon by Zach Bowman
Throughout life, people, situations, or events can weigh a person down and hold them back from being truly happy. Look to the future, think positive, be determined.

Swing by the west side of Edmundson Park to see New Horizon, sponsored by Musco Lighting Company.

 Be sure to stop by and thank all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

04/15/2026

The Journey by Dale Compton is sponsored by and on display at the gazebo near 902 South 2nd St, Oskaloosa.

“Many people strive for stability in life, but things don’t follow a perfect path. Even though the path isn’t what we may have planned, the journey can be exciting and lead us to places beyond our expectations.”

Be sure to stop by and thank all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

04/07/2026

Totem II, by Bill McGrath, is a monolithic piece with a rusted surface and simplistic cut outs, similar to cave drawings. It relates to the historic use of these types of structures to tell time, by it’s internal lights coming on at dusk. Strengthening its impact is its 110 inch height and clean lines.

Totem II is sponsored by MidWestOne Bank and is installed in the Oskaloosa town square.

Be sure to stop by and thank all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

04/01/2026
03/19/2026

Twist by Jon Kamrath is installed at the North Park Triangle past the hospital and is sponsored by

Inspired by a lemon and lime twist, this musical sculpture, explores balance, color, curves, and visual motion. The clean, twisting lines create a dynamic effect, enticing the viewer to walk all the way around the peace and rewarding them with a new view every step of the way.

Be sure to stop by and thank all of our sponsors for supporting public art! 😊

Don’t forget to download the app to hear all of our artists discuss their work.

03/03/2026

“Shifting Gear” by Hilde DeBruyne is hosted by Mahaska at their location at 1407 17th Ave E.
The colorful, playful composition of gears is a metaphor for the constant need to shift gears in life, adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
Be sure to stop by and thank our sponsors for supporting !
Learn more about our sculptures and artists on the by downloading the Otocast app. Hear directly from the artists.

02/22/2026

Seeing Everything by David Zahn
Thank you to Garden & Associates for sponsoring! Located at the Oskaloosa Public Library.
Listen to all our artists talk about their work on the Otocast app.

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115 1st Avenue W
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

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