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THE PURPOSE and GOAL
of the Iowa Sculpture & Fine Art Festival is to celebrate the
development and growth of sculpture as an ultimate art form and to feature artists who create it. In pursuit of this objective,
the ISF established the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton, Iowa as the headquarters for its year around educational
programming on sculpture and fine art. Artist awards are presented as shown below. The Festival also highlights performing arts
from Newton and throughout the Midwest. There is fun for all ages with activities to delight your senses.
BEST OF SHOW Artist Awards
1st Place — $2000: First Newton National Bank
2nd Place — $1000: Smith Family Foundation
“Newton, Iowa”
imprinted
on back
3rd Place — $500: U.S. Bank
Memorial Award — $1500: Curran Cotton Family
Awards of Merit — $250:
Dori Byers; Jane Ann Cotton; Rich & Fran Henderson; Nick &
Linda Klepinger; Kevin & Kimbra Korte; Dan & Patty Skokan;
Thombert, Inc.; Helen Diehl
Peoples Choice Award — $250: Edward Jones, Inc.
Door Prize: William Vernon Family
Caricature Artist Sponsors: Jack & Terri Ayres,
Fred & Diane Martinson, Nick & Linda Klepinger
GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS
Festival Grant — $1000: E.K. & Nancy Shaw Family Foundation Fund
Major Facility Sponsor: DMACC, Newton Campus
Facility Sponsor — $1500: Park Centre – Wesley Services
Ongoing Education: US Bank
I AM…
Youth Make n’ Take: THRIVENT
Bold, the staccato breaking peaceful solitude,
FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 13 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Family Art Time – Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sculptors, Artists & Silent Auction
Experience the talents of artists from 5 states
Food Vendors
Mr. Dan’s Sandwich Shop, Simply Divine
Entertainment
Live music • Seminars • Student Art & Activities
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Robust and strong atop the highest perch,
Ever present, ever protective,
fierce and steadfast,
I AM the Crested Cardinal.
By Doug Himebaugh
© Iowa Sculpture Festival
“First in a Series”
Nationally and internationally accomplished
Artist/Sculptor, Teresa Hansen of Loveland, CO,
has a keen passion for capturing “The Moment”
in her work with detail and realism of expression.
She has created the 2013 “Crested Friend” medallion for Newton, IA with this same vision. Your
purchase will fund ongoing ISF educational art
activities for all ages based on 3D art forms and
those who create them. Purchase your medallion(s)
at the Festival, from the Newton Chamber or the
Newton CVB.
PRINTING: News Printing Company, Newton, IA
PARTICIPATING
SCULPTORS &
FINE ARTISTS
* First-time Festival participant
SCULPTORS & FINE ARTISTS
4 Martha ALDRIDGE Clinton, MO
4 David BELITZ Murray, NE
5Margaret CALDWELL Newton, IA
5Penny CHRISTENSEN Neola, IA
6Russ CHRISTENSEN Neola, IA
6Art CICCOTTI Ames, IA
7Jonathan CURIEL & Mary TISO Newton, IA
7Herman DEATON Newton, IA
8Ron DINSDALE Huxley, IA
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8Phyllis GARNER Newton, IA
9Teresa HANSEN Loveland, CO
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* 10Judd HOSKINS Newton, IA
9Martina HOLMES Newton, IA
10Nick KLEPINGER Reasnor, IA
11Wayne KOLSTAD New Richmond, WI
* 11Laura LENGELING Collins, IA
* 12 Marilyn MARSH Lucas, IA
* 12Karen NEPPL Grand Island, NE
13Elizabeth RITTER LaMonte, MO
13Dale ROARK Augusta, KS
14Nancy SAMS Knobnoster, MO
14Kim SHAKLEE Brighton, CO
* 15Kimberly SHINN Hannibal, MO
15Eric STEARNS Lincoln, NE
* 16Marilyn TERLOUW Newton, IA
16Heather WHITTLESEY Ankeny, IA
EMERGING ARTIST
* 17Collin FERGUSON Newton, IA
EXHIBITORS & DEMONSTRATORS
17Kevin KORTE Newton, IA
17 Carson & Connie ODE Des Moines, IA
18Rick STEWART Newton, IA
18Jaci THOMASSEN Newton, IA
19 The CASTING Process
20-21 MAPS OF EXHIBITS & DMACC Campus
22 FIRST AVENUE OF ART & SCULPTURE
23 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
THIS
YEAR’S
JUDGE…
Dawn Oropeza
Executive Director, Al Éxito
Dawn Martinez Oropeza is the Executive Director of Al
Éxito, a statewide after-school and mentorship program for
middle and high school Latinas and Latinos to motivate and
prepare them for secondary and post high school education.
She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1992 and Masters of
Fine Arts Degree from the University of California, San Diego
in 2000.
Ms. Oropeza has served in many Arts Education administrative roles throughout the country: Gallery 37 in Chicago, Los
Angeles Children’s Museum in San Diego, Sacramento Arts
Commission and for the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs,
Iowa Arts Council. She has also worked as a curator/ gallery
manager for Wesley Images, Mexican Heritage Plaza, Works
San Jose, Iowa Asian Alliance and Latino Heritage Festival. Her
greatest honor was being selected by the Chavez Family to preserve and conserve the private office of United Farm Workers
Leader, Cesar E. Chavez.
Ms. Oropeza continues to conduct artists in residencies for
the community and is an exhibiting artist. Her work has been
exhibited across the United States and in Mexico including the
Oakland Museum, Mexican Fine Arts Museum, and Centro
Cultural de la Raza. She has lead community public art pieces
for the Des Moines Art Center, Red Oak, Iowa and the Downtown School in Des Moines. With her husband, Juan Carlos,
and children, they provide education programs on Aztec
Dance and Culture to community organizations and schools
across Iowa. Her work can also be seen in the book, “The Ones
I Bring with Me/ Los Que Llevo Conmigo”.
Al Éxito
P.O. Box 93531, Des Moines, IA 50393
515.480.0904
[email protected]
www.alexitoiowa.org
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Martha Aldridge*
Clinton, MO
Martha is a lifelong resident of Central Missouri. She taught
art in the public schools for over 30 years after graduating from
Central Missouri State University with a BS and MS in Art
Education. She retired from teaching in 1996 and pursued her
interest in sculpting, taking classes from Elizabeth Ritter and
workshops from Philippe Faraut and Lincoln Fox.
Martha has won numerous awards and is represented in
several private collections. Her work has been shown at the
International Museum of the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky
and the Loveland Sculpture Show in Loveland, Colorado, one
of the world’s largest sculpture shows.
373 N.W. 51 Road, Clinton, MO 64735
660.492.6004
www.aldridgesculptures.com
David Belitz
Murray, NE
If you were to ask David Belitz how he got into metal
sculpting, you would be in for quite a story. Did he go to
school? That would depend on how you define “school”. As an
artist who only could draw, David had a miraculous situation
occur that can only be explained through Providence. As a
result of this Providential occurrence, David was doing metal
sculpture full time for the next 12 years, having never done
sculpture previously. His career now spans over 18 years and
nearly 9000 pieces of sculpture.
David specializes in filling spaces both corporately and
for the home and has a knack for religious and abstract
standing art and wall pieces. David lives and works near
Omaha, Nebraska and is married with four young children, his
greatest creations to date! He hopes his work will make your
life a little better.
616 E. Main St., Murray, NE 68409
402.639.7400
[email protected]
Duck Hunters by Martha Aldridge
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Metal Sculpture by David Belitz
Margaret Caldwell
Penny Christensen
Margaret Chancellor Caldwell, a longtime teacher of art
students of all ages, retired from the classroom last year and
looks forward to producing more art work. While still teaching
and working in her studio fairly regularly for short periods of
time, she found she could assemble mosaics. Caldwell liked
this medium because she could use bright color and combine
disparate materials to make one-of-a-kind decorative objects.
Now that she has larger blocks of time, Caldwell draws and
paints more often and hopes to soon start making prints again.
The paintings that she has made lately reflect events going
on in her life: gardening, caring for an elderly relative, and
other quotidian activities. Margaret states, “Almost everyone
addresses the challenges of daily life by balancing attempts
to satisfy needs with decisions about the worthwhile use of
discretionary time. My goal is to use any gifts and energy that
I have to make my world a bit better than I found it---while
advancing my many interests. And, to finally focus on making
of art objects.”
1105 S. 13th Ave., W., Newton, IA 50208
641.792.8781
Iowa artist, designer, and author Penny Christensen is
an artist in love with the simple pleasures in life. Penny’s
paintings are in all 50 states and eight foreign countries. She
has received numerous awards, including, but not limited to,
best of show and people’s choice. She has won the prestigious
award for “Iowa Artist Of The Year” by Iowa Public Television
and in a Midwest competition. Her paintings have been
on display at galleries, art museums (including Joslyn Art
Museum in Omaha, Nebraska and Morrell Hall in Lincoln,
Nebraska), one woman shows, and other fine art institutions.
She and her husband, Russell have been in various
international shows held in the United States. One of those
shows was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota where 175 artists
were picked from around the world to show and sell their art
work. Penny and her husband Russell have co-owned and
operated Penny’s Visions Art Gallery in Neola, Iowa for the
past 29 years. Their gallery shows paintings, poems and books
by Penny and bronzes by Russ. Penny has been teaching art to
adults and children for the past 33 years in her art studio/class
room in her home.
P.O. Box 243, Neola, IA 51559
712.485.2618
Newton, IA
[email protected]
Neola, IA
[email protected]
Rise Above It All by Penny Christensen
Ubiquitous by Margaret Caldwell
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Russ Christensen
Neola, IA
Iowa artist Russell Christensen has been working in the art
business for nine years. Russ co-owns and operates Penny’s
Visions Art Gallery in Neola, Iowa with his artist wife, Penny.
Russ is the only Iowa artist to be invited to and participate in
the Loveland Sculpture Invitational, National Sculpture Show
held in Loveland, Colorado for 20 years.
His art has been sold and displayed at national shows,
museums and galleries throughout the United States. In
1989, he started sculpting while studying under the direction
of several national artists. Russ’s main focus in style for
monuments is a combination of 3D and relief.
Russ’s subjects are primarily wildlife and social positive
issues due to his immense love of human kindness, animals
and his concern for our endangered environment. His goal
is to make people take a second look at the fragile world that
surrounds them and the people who live there. Russ feels that
art should come from the dreams of one’s own mind and is a
gift that should be shared with others.
Russ is currently working on a Veteran’s monument project
called “The Pottawattamie Eagles of Honor Project”.
P.O. Box 243, Neola, IA 51559
712.485.2618
Art Ciccotti
Napier, IA
Art Ciccotti was born in New Jersey in 1952. He moved to
California at age two. After getting married, he and his wife
settled in Iowa where they raised 3 children. While working on an Art education degree, Ciccotti
became involved with a glass blowing club on the Iowa State
University campus called the “Gaffer’s Guild”. After graduating, he attended workshops around the country learning new
techniques and refining his skills as a glass blower. He now
works full time in his glass studio.
“My work has been described as ‘organic’ in appearance. I enjoy using ‘Venetian’ glass blowing processes to create my
designs, as well as the actual blowing of the pieces. Blending
elements of color and form, each blown vessel is a unique piece
of art and craft. For myself as much art goes into the making
of a piece of glass as does the final presentation of the finished
work itself.”
2306 258th St., Ames, Iowa 50014
151.231.1267
[email protected]
[email protected]
Glass Vase by Art Ciccotti
Peace Eagle by Russ Christensen
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Jonathan Curiel & Mary Tiso
Newton, IA
Herman Deaton
Newton, IA
Curiel Glassworks is owned and operated by Jonathan
Curiel and Mary Tiso. The two met at the Iowa Sculpture
Festival in 2011 where Jon was demonstrating offhand glass
blowing for The Curiel/Reynolds School for Visual Arts. Mary
was in attendance. Entranced by the demonstration and the
glass, Mary immediately became a student at the CRVA where
Jon began training her in Glassblowing and Lampworking.
By the time the two returned to the Sculpture Festival a
year later they were successfully working together with Mary
as Jon’s assistant. Before the team’s third Sculpture Fest rolled
around they had fallen in love and become a couple.
Jon continued to educate Mary in the field of glass, however;
her love for ceramic also added new elements to their work
allowing them to mix medium for new effects. While getting
ready for a summer of shows and demonstrations, they are also
in the process of building a new studio in Geneva, IA which
will allow them to produce more work as well as give classes to
those interested in glass and ceramic. Jonathan and Mary are
excited to be returning again to the show that started it all for
them and hope to see the Iowa Sculpture Festival thriving for
years to come.
Curiel Glassworks, 214 W. 9th St. S., Newton, IA 50208
641.373.4853
For 11 years, Herman was a partner with brother Neal in the
Deaton Museum Studio, a museum exhibit contracting firm
doing business nationwide. They made dioramas, murals,
artificial plants, nature scenes and sculptured animals from
miniature to life size.
He followed that with his own firm — H.L. Deaton Sculpture,
Inc. — for 17 years producing fine art, exhibits and hand painted
collectibles using as many as 20 employees at one point. Herman
was a member of the Project AWAKE management team from
1982-97. Now in retirement, he still works in the local community
and is an integral part of our Festival committee.
715 West 8th Street North, Newton, IA 50208
641.792.2711
Blown Glass Vase by Jonathan Curiel
Edna – Before Maytag by Herman Deaton
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Ron Dinsdale
Huxley, IA
“Emergence deals with the transparency of coming out into
full view, establishing or trying to capture a rightful sense of
place in our society. There is a softness and flow within the
surface of the wood that creates a mood, evoking an inner
spirit, a void that opens up to the realism of life, of acceptance.
Flowing, slowly revealing what life has to offer, blending into
our rightful place, conveying our inner beauty and love of life.
My wife, Sue, has been performing same sex weddings these
last few years, which has opened my eyes, as it has others,
to the longing for two individuals to be as one. Too many
individuals cannot accept change, do not understand, see the
beauty, or feel the importance of the need to change and how
equality can enlighten the viewer’s heart.”
29480 Hwy 69 North, Huxley, IA 50124
515.597.2505
[email protected]
Phyllis Garner*
Newton, IA
“In 1972 a friend of mine, who had been a high school
art teacher, assembled some stay at home moms to take art
lessons. Her media was oil on canvas. We did not have lots of
money so we started out on masonite. It was great fun and I
learned a lot and became hooked. The first picture I painted
won Second Place at the 1973 Nebraska State Fair, and another
one won Honorable Mention!
Later, I audited an art class at the University of Nebraska.
In 1975, I went back to work to raise my four children and
no longer had time to paint. It was not until my children were
grown and I was living in Seattle that I once again picked
up the paint brush. I am now retired and doing what I love,
painting. I would like you to enjoy my work as much as I enjoy
painting it.”
937 E. 15th St. N., Newton, IA 50208
515.865.8426
[email protected]
Lily Pond by Phyllis Garner
Emergence by Ron Dinsdale
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Teresa Hansen
Loveland, CO
Teresa spent much of her childhood at her grandparents’
cottage in northern Wisconsin. Memories of hours spent in
front of the big, warm fireplace on misty days inspired her deep
desire to be a full-time artist. To this day, the serenity of this
environment and family stimulated her love to express herself
through her artwork.
While raising her two boys, Jason and Jeremy, Teresa continued
to explore other mediums: pencil, paint and bronze. Her ability
to work well in fine detail in portraits of stylized realism has
been nationally accepted and awarded. With patience and skill,
she executes her commissions to a likeness so accurate in detail
that she brings each character to a brilliant vitality. The qualities
of beauty and grace convey quiet strength and genuine talent;
be it sketch, relief or life-sized bronze.
2421 Fleming Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
907.481.1105
teresahansen.com
[email protected]
Martina Holmes*
Newton, IA
Martina Holmes painted for the pure love of exploring
methods and techniques for using acrylic paints. She loved
taking photos during trips with her husband, Dwain, which
ultimately became subject matter for many of the paintings
exhibited at the Iowa Sculpture Festival.
Martina also gained friendship and inspiration from a
special instructor whom she took classes from while spending
the winters in Florida. Ultimately, the methods she learned
were passed to her students and friends at the Centre for Arts
and Artists in Newton, Iowa. She gave her painting friends lots
of laughter and encouragement along the way, and likewise
with her.
Martina passed away just one month prior to the 2015 Iowa
Sculpture Festival and would have been honored to have her
works shown among the many talented and seasoned artists at
this event.
Martina Holmes, a “fun size” creative lady who must now be
painting the incredible sights of Heaven.
Dimples & Birdee by Teresa Hansen
Acrylic Painting by Martina Holmes
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Judd Hoskins*
Newton, IA
“As an artist, I have always been interested in the variety of
poignant human experiences - the fragmented moments of
ones life that often go unnoticed by those around them. As
a result, I focus my efforts on people themselves. I use real,
everyday individuals as my subjects in order to stay as true to
my objective as I can, and execute my pieces with charcoal. I
have always found there to be an emotive quality within the
depth of black and white imagery that color can often stifle.
This is why I choose to operate within the boundaries of the
grey scale. Given that charcoal has the ability to bring out the
entire spectrum of the grey scale, and adds a unique, grainy
quality to the over all piece, I use charcoal as my preferred
medium. With all this combined, I create pieces that attempt
to tell both a story and generate a mystery with the intent of
inciting a sense of curiosity and wonder in those who view my
work. I aim for intrigue.”
1122 W. 7th St. S., Newton, IA 50208
641.521.8077
Nick Klepinger
Reasnor, IA
Nick is an Iowa-born sculptor and award-winning artist who
lives and works on a humble acreage nestled near the friendly
town of Reasnor, IA. He has been an active artist/sculptor for
over 30 years and his work is sited throughout Iowa. Some of
his art can be seen in the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines, the
Polk County Courthouse and public places in Pella and Newton.
Nick enjoys sharing his knowledge of the processes of the lost
wax bronze casting method with students of all ages. “Bronze
sculpture is an enduring art form that pleases generation after
generation. This labor-intensive process has changed little over
thousands of years.”
3201 Robin Avenue, Reasnor, IA 50232
641.793.2966 or 641.521.6654 (cell)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cassandra by Judd Hoskins
De Skaatsers II by Nick Klepinger
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Wayne Kolstad
New Richmond, WI
Wayne is a self-taught artist and has enjoyed wood carving
for nine years. He became interested in carving fish while he
was a taxidermist. Primarily, he carves fish — walleyes, bass and
muskies — but trout and salmon are his favorite carving subjects.
He’s also carved sunfish, crappies, dolphins, ducks and loons.
Wayne prefers basswood primarily for most carvings. Each
carving is a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional original artwork
and consumes many hours and sometimes weeks to complete.
Each is mounted on a wood base made with natural materials
that include carved stones and driftwood.
Wayne has earned many awards for his carved fish. He makes
his home in New Richmond, WI near several of his most favorite
trout streams.
Carvings by WAKO
735 Nevada Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017
715.338.6633
[email protected]
Laura Lengeling*
Collins, IA
“I have always been drawn to landscapes. I find that
abstract shapes, their arrangement, color and value create
the realism in each piece. I use pastels or oil paints to create
paintings that share what attracts me to a particular subject.
With each work I create, I learn something new. I’m always
excited to create the next work.
Painting outside on location has been an active part of
my work. I enjoy taking part in “plein air” contests. I love the
challenge of the changing light and all the concentration it
takes to complete a work in a limited amount of time.”
Laura studied at the Univ. Wisconsin-Oshkosh and
the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving her BFA in art
education from Drake Univ. and her MA from Iowa State
Univ. Laura is a Signature/Charter member of the Iowa Pastel
Society.
Laura lives just outside Collins, Iowa on a family farm. She
has a studio at the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton and
teaches art at the Newton High School, working with talented
upcoming artists.
11347 W. 124th St. N., Collins, IA 50055
515.290.2536
[email protected]
www.lauralengeling.com
Six More Weeks of Winter by Laura Lengeling
Butternut Skull by Wayne Kolstad
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Marilyn Marsh*
Lucas, IA
“My husband, Gene and I reside on a farm in southern Iowa,
we have one son, Marty a psychologist here at the Newton
prison system. I am a self taught artist, working in several
mediums but usually acrylic. My subject matter is realistic
wildlife and western art. I have attended many workshops
with nationally known artists such as Robert Bateman, Carl
Brenders, John Seery Lester, Terry Isaccs and Jack Hines
and Jessica Zimskey. I have done art shows in many states,
including the Minnesota wildlife show and the Florida wildlife
invitational to name a couple.”
57061 120th Ave., Lucas, IA 57061
3641.766.6730
[email protected]
Karen Neppl*
Grand Island, NE
“I have always loved mosaics and the process of making
mosaics. I’m a self taught artist and when I’m interested in
any type of medium I research all I can and then I dive in.
I’ve been doing mosaics for about five years, although I have
done fine art for over 40 years. I have explored a number of
different medias including oils, watercolors, acrylics, and
block printing. My sizes of work range from 2”x2” canvas
ornaments to 14’x29’ murals on block walls. My artwork has
developed as a representation of my own style with pure color
that is very important in my works.
My work has been shown at the Nebraska Governor’s
Mansion, Plainsman Museum, Aurora, Nebraska (Civil War
Mural, on permanent display), and The National Orchid
Society in Hilo Hawaii. My work has won honorable
mention and purchase award in the Prairie Winds Art Center
Miniature Exhibit, Purchase award in the Johnson Lake Wine
and Art Festival, Honorable Mention at Art in the Park/
Grand Island and Association of Nebraska Art Clubs.
I am a member of Prairie Winds Art Center in Grand
Island, Nebraska, Noyes Art Gallery in Lincoln , Nebraska,
and Hilo Art Gallery in Hilo, Hawaii. I am in several shows
every year. Recently, February show at Noyes Art Gallery,
Lincoln Nebraska, Second Floor Studios, Hastings, Nebraska,
and Prairie Winds Art Center in October 2015.”
3016 E. Bismark Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
308.379.4527
[email protected]
The Optimist by Marilyn Marsh
Martini Time by Karen Neppl
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Elizabeth Ritter
La Monte, MO
Dale Roark
Augusta, KS
“I observe and assimilate what I see, a place, a living
creature, an inanimate object. An impression is formed, and
it becomes an imaginary work of art that must be created. For me, art is the sharing of impressions and emotions. Of
course, life experiences affect what we assimilate. Growing up
in rural Missouri taught me to be self-sufficient and gave me
an affinity with animals. When I sculpt human beings, they
tend to be hard working, independent individuals who have
an appreciation for nature and animals.
As an only child, a deep respect for animals evolved
from my youthful imagination: they were my friends and
playmates. In fact, it was my father’s workhorses that began
my life-long love of sculpting. When I was three years old, I
drew the horses on our living room wallpaper.
Presently, I am studying human and animal anatomy, a
life-long learning process, as well as teaching adult sculpting
workshops.
My greatest pleasure is when viewers see my work and
speak as if they truly know the subject. It is then when I feel
successful: I have shared my impressions and emotions.”
24805 Hwy. 127, La Monte, MO 65337
660.347.5879
“As long as I can remember, wildlife and art have been a big
part of my life. I’ve spent countless hours taking thousands of
wildlife photographs. For the last 10 years, I’ve been sculpting
wildlife in bronze. These sculptures take advantage of the beauty
of both animal and metal.”
9840 SW Diamond Road, Augusta, KS 67010
316.775.6761
Fighting Friesians by Elizabeth Ritter
Sunbathers by Dale Roark
daleroark.com
[email protected]
rittersculptures.com
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Nancy Sams
Knobnoster, MO
Nancy is a true Midwesterner; born and
raised in central Iowa. The Des Moines art center was her first
experience with art classes. Nancy was a two dimensional artist
for twenty years, before taking a class with sculptor Elizabeth
Ritter which shaped her focus on sculpture. She has a bachelor
of science in graphic arts technology and management and
a master’s degree in industrial technology. Before deciding
to devote all her energy to her artwork, Nancy taught at the
university level. An Irishman is tied to the land and so it is with
Nancy. Her artwork reflects her interest in the natural world,
native peoples and wildlife.
379 P. Hwy., Knobnoster, MO 65336
660.441.0860 or 660.429.1553
www.linkedin.com -- Nancy Sams at Nancy Sams Sculptures
Kim Shaklee
Brighton, CO
Kim Shaklee distinguishes herself from other artists by her
ability to transform static metal into fluid motion.
Shaklee’s works have been shown in many national and
international exhibitions, and exhibited for over two decades
with top art organizations in New York.
Kim has received numerous awards including the Gold
Medal of Honor from Allied Artists of America, the Paul
Manship Memorial Award and the Anna Hyatt Huntington
Bronze Medal.
Her sculptures have been the subject of several editorial
features in well-known publications. Shaklee work is included
in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National
Zoo; Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City Zoological Gardens;
Oklahoma City, OK, and Benson Park Sculpture Garden in
Loveland, CO.
“My work is representational, with a soft contemporary flair.
I use smooth, sinuous curves and surfaces to entice the viewer
to touch.”
14599 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603
303.654.1219
[email protected]
Alpha by Nancy Sams
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Alcatraz by Kim Shaklee
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Kimberley Shinn*
Hannibal, MO
Eric Stearns
Lincoln, NE
It seems like I have been drawing all my life. The Missouri
farming community that I grew up in was my subject matter.
My inspiration still comes from the beauty that surrounds me,
be it an awesome sunset, an old barn, or a favorite animal.
I have had no formal art training and have learned mainly
from trial and error and a desire to capture in some way the
beauty that surrounds me, a favorite moment in time, a favorite
place or loved one. My painting style is realistic and my favorite
medium is acrylics, but my first love is still putting what I see
on paper with pencil or charcoal.
I am a signature member of the Missouri Watercolor
Society, Great River Artisans, St. Louis Art Assoc. and
Columbia Art League.
I have won numerous awards including Best in Show at
the Hannibal Originale, John Wood Community College Art
Competition and at the Marion County Fair Art Competition,
PLUS I am also Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist.
I have also had paintings accepted into several juried art
competitions and I was a featured artist in Northlight Book
Club and had a painting accepted to be used in the “Art Clinic”
in the Artist Magazine. I also had one of 50 pieces accepted
into a showing at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.
56498 Meyer Trail, Hannibal, MO 63401
573.406.7122
“Born and raised on a ranch near North Platte, NE, I earned a
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Professional Emphasis in 2003
from Doane College in Crete, NE. After college, I opened my first
studio, Stearns Ceramics, in North Platte, NE. After teaching
full-time, as well as assisting my family on the ranch, I decided
to commit more fully to my art and received a MFA at Fort Hays
State University in 2008 studying under Linda Ganstrom.
“Finding harmony and relaxation while on the potter’s
wheel, I focus totally on the present and the craft of throwing,
knowing that a second’s distraction or inattention could result
in the collapse of my extreme forms. Challenging myself to
build a vocabulary of various shapes and scales that will act
as a canvas for my designs, each of my vessels are individually
designed and executed to reflect my passion for high craft
married with contemporary expression.
“My work concentrates on precision vessels whose exterior
forms have been mathematically pierced to create an interest
to the interior. Attracting the viewer’s gaze and sense of touch
through the ever-changing relationship between light and dark,
solid and permeable, smooth and rough, these vessels offer
spiritual illumination through contemplation.
“I am currently teaching and chair of the art department
at Doane College in Crete, NE.”
7323 Pioneers Blvd. Apt. 314, Lincoln, NE 68506
Seasons in the Sun by Kimberley Shinn
Ceramic vessel by Eric Stearns
[email protected]
[email protected]
Facebook Fanpage: Stearns Ceramics
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Marilyn Terlouw*
Heather Whittlesey
Marilyn lives in Newton, IA . She owns a kitchen design
and remodeling business called Kitchen Concepts, Inc.
Designing kitchen gives her a creative outlet, but still makes
time to create art every chance she gets.
Marilyn loves the world of art and continues to experiment,
learn new techniques, and appreciate the work of others. For
five years, Marilyn owned and operated a store that featured
local artwork and sold art supplies. She learned firsthand how
personal art is for individuals, while watching how her customers responded to different pieces.
Marilyn prefers one-of-a-kind, original art over mass produced pieces. Her own work tends to be more simplistic and
ranges in style. Marilyn’s art philosophy is that whether art has
a deep meaning or is simply making a person happy, it has
its purpose.
110 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton IA 50208
641.831.6010
Heather Whittlesey is an Iowa native originally from
Newton. She is a mixed media artist who addresses cultural
tensions such as class, race, gender, and sexuality through third
wave feminism. Her material of choice is 3-D and ranges from
paper, found objects, glass, and clay. She received her BA
from Central College in Pella, IA and her MFA from Iowa State
Univ. She has worked as a glassblower in Santa Fe, NM and as
a ceramics teacher in Ames, IA.
1868 N.W. 32nd Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
641.680.6377
Newton, IA
Ankeny, IA
[email protected]
[email protected]
Painting by Marilyn Terlouw
Hermaphrodite by Heather Whittlesey
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EMERGING ARTIST
EXHIBITORS
Collin Ferguson*
Newton, IA
I’m just your average 20 year old college student who is
working toward a career in the art world.
I am a native of Newton, Iowa, home of the Iowa Sculpture
Festival. I’ve always had a passion for the beauty you can find
in art. As far back as I can remember, I have been doodling,
sculpting, painting, etc.
I am always interested in expanding my horizons as far
as technique, experience, different types of media, and new
styles of art. My mother calls me a Jack of All Trades -- one
who can tackle anything they try. I owe my thanks to the
encouragement of my friends and family, as well as my various
role models; whether they are graphic artists, sculptors or even
music and video artists.
Through their support I will make my dream come true.
I hope to tackle the world of art, not just as one medium
to another, but to become one of the greatest mixed-media
artists the world will ever see. I have a lot of work ahead of
me on this long journey, but what better way to start than to
participate in my hometown’s art festival at my college?
Kevin Korte
Newton, IA
“My inspiration to create art comes from the
challenge of building something out of nothing. I enjoy looking
at a piece of metal that may or may not have a predisposed
purpose then visualize how it can be manipulated or formed
into something entirely different. Transforming parts into a
whole to create an element of design moves my passion for
building art forward”. (You’ll find Kevin’s giant bugs outside
around the DMACC campus.)
[email protected]
Carson & Connie
Ode Des Moines, IA
Mozaic by Collin Ferguson
Carson Ode is a native Iowan who spent his early boyhood
years roaming the hills and bluffs of northeast Iowa as his
parents farmed said countryside. He is a graduate of Luther
College in Decorah and did post-graduate study in commercial
art at the Pittsburgh Art Institute. For the past 44 years he has
worked as a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and writer.
His wife Connie, who grew up in northwest Iowa and is a graduate of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, has been his partner
in all endeavors. She was indispensable in producing IOWA
– Spaces, Places, Faces and Celebrate IOWA. They live on Des
Moines’ south side where they raised five children.
2706 Glenwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
515.280.1916
[email protected]
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DEMONSTRATORS
Rick Stewart
Jaci Thomassen
“My personal work runs between impressionism to realism.
The materials I choose depend on what I’m conveying. I like to
tell a story that my viewers will understand. To me, art is about
communication, so it’s my job as an artist to be as clear about
my ideas as I can be. Art for me needs to be accessible and not
an intimidating experience.”
515.423.3185
Jaci is originally from Grundy Center, Iowa. She and her
husband, Steve, have two children — a daughter Amanda and a
son Grant. They and their two dogs moved to Newton (Lambs
Grove) over five years ago. Since then, Jaci has been expanding
into new mediums besides pen and ink drawings. She is the
creator of “Clarence” the Lion (from Herman Deaton and Nick
Klepinger’s sculptural class) and “Gregory” the Giraffe, above.
She is currently exploring watercolor and creating
doll sculptures.
104 Highview Drive, Newton, IA 50208
319.269.0687
Newton, IA
Newton, IA
[email protected]
[email protected]
ART IS BIG in OUR COMMUNITY!
Appreciation for and creation of art of all kinds is multigenerational and involves a broad range of interests in Newton
and Jasper County.
Pictured above is a group from Peck Childcare Center on a
sculpture tour of downtown Newton’s core installations.
Pictured at right are volunteer painters from the Cardinal
Power Club sprucing up one of the seven City snowplow
blades for the 4th of July parade.
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The CASTING Process
the casting process
THE ART OF BRONz E CASTING is an ancient one. Bronze artifacts have been found dating from 3000 BC. Although casting
techniques have been refined over the centuries, the fundamentals of an old and venerable craft remain. This procedure is
described below in extremely simplified terms to provide a general overview of the casting process.
4 When the MOTHER
mold and FLEXIBLE
mold have been carefully removed, a wax
duplicate of the
original remains.
At this point, the
founder or sculptor
repairs any imperfections that may appear
in the duplicate.
7
For support,
the SHELL mold
is embedded in
sand and bronze
is poured through
the “gate” at a
temperature of
approximately
2000°F.
1
Artist submits original model sculpted in one
of a variety of media: clay, wax, wood, stone, etc.
A FLEXIBLE mold material is carefully applied
over the entire surface of the model.
5 To the wax
duplicate are added
a wax cone called a
“gate” and wax rods
called “sprues”. Later,
the “gate” and “sprues”
provide cavities in the
SHELL mold that will
allow the pouring of
molten bronze.
2 A plaster MOTHER mold is poured around
the cured FLEXIBLE mold to insure stability in
succeeding steps. When dry, the plaster MOTHER
mold is removed in sections from the FLEXIBLE
mold which is, in turn, removed from the model.
At this point, the original model, which may have
been damaged, is set aside and no longer used.
3 The FLEXIBLE mold is repositioned within
the MOTHER mold. Molten wax is poured into
a FLEXIBLE mold to produce a duplicate of the
original model. From this point, the steps may
be repeated as often as is necessary to produce
multiple castings.
6 The sprued and gated duplicate is repeatedly
dipped in a liquid ceramic slurry until a suitable
thickness is built up around the wax producing
the SHELL mold. When the SHELL mold is
completely dry and hard, the wax duplicate is
MELTED OUT. The SHELL mold is now ready
to receive the molten bronze.
8 When the metal
is cool, the ceramic
SHELL mold is
carefully chipped
away with a mallet.
A bronze cast
remains, still with the
“gate” and “sprues”
connected to it.
9 The “gate” and “sprues”
are removed, and the cast
is cleaned and closely
inspected for flaws. If
the cast is perfect, it is
then chemically treated to
produce the patina or color
of the finished sculpture.
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MAP of EXHIBITORS
& DMACC CAMPUS
Artist parking
Iowa Sculpture Festival
June 13-14, 2015
W 4th Street N
W 8th Street N
Campus Map
Public parking
N 2 Ave W
nd
Family Art
Time Tent
Festival
entrance
Live Music -Saturday Only
First Floor
Registration
& Cashier
Silent
Auction
1
2
Artist Booths
Steps
Up
(More Artists
on 2nd Floor)
Entry
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hs
Second Floor
27 28 29
30 31
22 23 24 25 26
17 18 19 20 21
Restrooms
Artist Booths
Food Vendors
12 13 14 15 16
3
4
THRIVENT Make & Take Art
Live Music -Sunday Only
5
6
(More Artists
on 1st Floor)
7
8
9 10 11
Steps
down
Demonstrators
& Emerging Artists
Seminars
Rms 112 & 113
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Newton, Iowa
The Iowa Sculpture Festival, Centre for Arts and Artists,
Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce, ReNew Newton,
individuals and businesses with the encouragement and
collaboration of the City of Newton, Iowa have joined to
establish the “First Avenue of Sculpture and Art” program
with the intent to educate, excite, and entertain the citizens
and visitors of Newton, Iowa. A component of “Newton’s
Future: A Comprehensive Plan”, the Sculpture Rental/Sale
Program proudly announces the sculptures selected for 2015
along First Avenue. Eleven entries from five artists comprised
the slate.
The sculptures have been sited by their creators, and will
remain in place until early November 2015. Sculptures will be
promoted for sale with a percentage of the sale used for continuance of the program. Three of the sculptors (*) are exhibiting
in the 13th Annual Iowa Sculpture Festival. If the program is
successful, additional locations will be considered for 2016.
From east to west on First Avenue, the site, sculptor and title are as follows:
Community Bank – 2506 1st Ave. E.
*Ron Dinsdale, “Peaceful Journey”
Aurora Heights Park – 2100 Block of 1st Ave. E.
Hilde DeBruyne, “Gateway”
Edward Jones, Office of Mark Allen – 1402 1st Ave E.
Gail Chavenelle, “First Love”
Sersland Park – Corner of 1st Ave. E. and E. 2nd St. N.
*Nick Klepinger, “Doe & Fawn”
Flower Bed on Corner of 1st St. N. and 1st Ave.
*Teresa Hansen, “Healing Touch”
1st Ave. W. near Railroad Underpass
Hilde DeBruyne, “Metamorphosis”
Farm Bureau Financial Services – 425 1st Ave. E.
John Brommel, “Eco Bug 1: No Fly Zone”
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ANNUAL
P.O. Box 641, Newton, IA 50208
641.792.1391
fine art
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JURIED EXHIBITION, SALES & SILENT AUCTION
The Iowa Sculpture Festival gratefully
acknowledges generous contributions from:
Many thanks to
the following Festival
Committee members:
DMACC Campus
Terri Ayres
Carroll & Mary Jo Bennett
Caldwell, Caldwell & Caldwell
City of Newton
600 N.Helen
2ndDiehl
Ave. West
Newton,
IA
DMACC, Newton50208
Campus
(Only 35 miles
East of
Des Moines)
Domino’s
Pizza
Garden Gate Landscaping
Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
1-80
Exit
164
Doug
& Peg
Himebaugh
Homestay
Hosts
for
Artists SIGNS
FOLLOW THE FESTIVAL &ISF
DMACC
Jasper Community Foundation
KCOB Radio
Grinnell Chapter, Iowa DAR
Brad & Mary Manatt
Newton Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL
Newton Community Schools Art Teachers
(Bre Determan, Laura Lengeling,
Libby O’Lear, Chris Noel and Ruth DenHartog)
Newton Community Schools Educators & Bus Drivers
Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau
Newton Daily News
Newton Enterprises
Newton Main Street
Newton Parks & Recreation
JURIED EXHIBITION, SALES & SILENT AUCTION
Park Centre, Wesley Services
PCM Art Teacher Christy Humpal
Maurice & Gerry Phillips
RENEW Newton
Sculpture Maintenance Volunteers
Dan & Patty Skokan
Sharon Townsend
600 N.
2nd Ave. West
THRIVENT
Newton,
IA 50208
US Bank
(Only 35 miles
East
of Des Moines)
Vermeer Iowa
Carl & Barbara Zacheis
Festival Grant:
1-80
Exit 164
E.K. & Nancy
Shaw Family
Foundation Fund
Facility
Sponsor: FOLLOW THE FESTIVAL & DMACC SIGNS
Park Centre – Wesley Services
Principle Benefactor:
The Daniel & Ann Krumm Trust
Major Benefactors:
DMACC, Newton Campus
First Newton National Bank
The Murray & Jean Nelson Foundation
E.K. & Nancy Shaw Family Foundation Fund
Geisler Penquite Charitable Foundation
Red Earth Womanby Nancy Sams
JUNE Alliant
13-14,
Energy 2015
JURIED EXHIBITION, SALES & S
JUNE 13-14
DMACC Ca
Dori Byers
600 N. 2nd Ave.
Margaret Caldwell
Newton, IA 50
Herman Deaton
(Only 35 miles East of De
Mary Entz
Myra Goodhue
Nick & Linda Klepinger
1-80 Exit 16
Kevin & Kimbra Korte
FOLLOW THE FESTIVAL & D
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Diane Martinson
Steve Mullan
Bruce Showalter
Rick Stewart
Stephanie Squire
&
Jack & Carrie Topp
fine art
Cammie Wisgerhof
Nancy Wright
ANNUA
fine
JURIED EXHIBITION, SALES & S
JUNE 13-14
Red Earth Womanby Nancy Sams
JUNE 13-14, 2015
DMACC Campus
fine
Carol Kramer
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DMACC Ca
600 N. 2nd Ave
Newton, IA 50
(Only 35 miles East of D
1-80 Exit 1
visitnewton.comFOLLOW THE FESTIVAL &
The mission of the
Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau
is to enhance the economy of Newton
through promotion of the area for tourism,
and as a central location in Iowa for
meetings, conventions and special events.
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