Garden Art Fair at Reiman Gardens 3

2024 Garden Art Fair

Sunday, July 14, 2024
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the largest art festivals in Iowa with more than 80 vendors! Reiman Gardens' annual Garden Art Fair allows local artists to showcase their talents. Enjoy browsing and purchasing various eclectic items from booths with high-quality products, including jewelry, watercolor, glass, metal, pottery, photography, and so much more! Mark your calendars for this year's Garden Art Fair, bring your friends and family, and enjoy the beauty of Reiman Gardens near its peak blooming time of the summer. Don't forget to visit the playhouses and Butterfly Wing while you're here! Art, food, shopping, butterflies, playhouses, and the beauty of the Gardens. What more could you ask for on a Sunday afternoon?!

Cost

We will be offering $2 off the normal price of admission for all guests at this year's Garden Art Fair. With the discount, those prices will be:

  • General admission: $10
  • Seniors, ages 65 and over: $9
  • Youth, ages 2-12: $4
  • Children under the age of two: Free
  • Reiman Gardens Members: Free
  • Iowa State University students: Free

 

Food Vendors

Hy-Vee (located in the corn crib in the Children's Garden)

  • Coffee and donuts (AM)
  • Hamburgers and hot dogs
  • Pulled pork sandwiches
  • Walking tacos
  • Individual garden salads
  • Gourmet Popcorn, ice cream cups, and cake squares
  • Bottled water and pop

 

 

Food truck 3
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Food Truck 4

 

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Featured Artists

Featured Artists
ARTIST BUSINESS TYPE OF ART ITEMS FOR SALE BOOTH LOCATION
Amy Mueggenberg AM Artistic LLC Photography/Glass/Jewelry Fused glass including garden stakes, pendants, bowls, earrings, Christmas items, plates, platters; canvas and metal wall prints A9 Exhibit Hall
Ann Deklotz Kanbeon Fiber/Wood/Painting Wood burned and painted weathered boards, needle felted creations, dream catchers B11 Speer
Anna Gilbert Angilstone Jewelry/Painting Jewelry using natural stones and crystals, necklaces, pendants, earrings B18 Speer
Antje Keller AJK Design Jewelry Jewelry made of mixed metals, enamel and acrylic C10 Outside
Art Ciccotti Ciccotti Art Glass Blown Glass Hand-blown furnace worked glass out of a 2,100 degree furnace with a blow pipe, then shaped A11 Exhibit Hall
Art Thomas Thomas Pottery Clay Wheel-thrown and fired stonewear pottery. Mugs, bowls, animal banks, specialty clay products B15 Speer
Ashley Rechkemmer Inspired Rose Creations Mixed Media Handcrafted and customized tumblers, keychains, shirts, hats, pens, wristlets, yard flags, and more! C1 Outside
Barb Thompson Barb Thompson Art & Design Painting Paintings of florals and vegetation in oil, acrylic, and watercolor B20 Speer
Bob Kling Bob Kling Painting/Pottery/Sculpture Painting in oil or acrylic and wheel thrown pottery and sculpture B30 Outside
Brian Frederiksen Frederiksen Press Drawing/Mixed Media Relief Printmaking and original work created and hand printed B25 Outside
Candida Deree Blue Lily Creations Glass Multi-color fusible glass, cut, assembled, and kiln-fired C15 Outside
Carrie Scheiddel Ellie's Elements Home Decor Home decor and accesories, plants in up-cycled vintage pots and dried floral arrangements, drinking cups, candles, handmade bracelets, and car accessories C19 Outside
Cat Rocketship Cat Rocketship Mixed Media Drawings, stickers, and prints of skeletons and the people they belong to A4 Auditorium
Chris White Metamorphosis Fused Glass Glass Fused glass pieces including garden stakes, garden/flower/nature scenes in stands, waves, and dishes D7 Hunziker
Connie Rodgers Fancy That Jewelry Brass manipulated and hand-aged with Moretti glass lamp-worked beads A15 Exhibit Hall
Courtney Moller Art You Wood Love Painting Acrylics on canvas or wood with some watercolr C16 Outside
Dan Kemp Dank Artistry Metal/Jewelry Silverware, repurposed antique silverware into wearable works of art B31 Outside
Dani Sommerfeld Knotted Bug Fiber on Wood Hand-crafted small to medium sized string art D4 Hunziker
Delaney Lynch Delaney Lynch Art Mixed Media Crayon, watercolor, ink of flowers and vegetables C21 Outside
Denise Mohr Blossom Lane Studio Drawing Artwork using colored pencils B16 Speer
Elizabeth Loescher The Looking Glass Glass Fused and stained glass art, pressed flowers, and vintage items A13 Exhibit Hall
Erica Gooding Artisan Jewelry by Erica Gooding Jewelry Copper, sterling silver, gold jewelry A20 Garden Room
Gary Hoard Gary Hoard Photography Photography Nature photography, matted photos, metallic prints and photo notecards A22 Exhibit Hall
Heather English Guilford/Gauge Fiber Fiber art focused on coiled basketry and weaving and also includes wearables (such as scarves and shawls) and practical home goods (such as towels and blankets) B28 Outside
Heather Morphew Nelson Morphew Designs Jewelry nature inspired, slow fashion jewelry with an empahasis on sustainability & quality A19 Garden Room
Jeff Tadsen Jeff Tadsen Art Painting Fun, whimsical, and colorful designs on all sorts of surfaces - wooden porch boards, vintage pieces, door hangers, and more A3 Auditorium
Jennifer Brockpahler Ames Community Art Council Promoter An arts organization helping to raise awareness of the other arts organizations in the city of Ames B33 Outside
Jessica Montana With Care Creations Mixed Media Acrylics,oil pastels, gelatos, and painting on old windows B27 Outside
Jill Smothers Diamond Trail Designs Metal Original designed garden art, solar flowers, fairies, mushrooms, gnomes and garden pets C14 Outside
Jim Cronk River City Pottery Clay Planters, vases, flower pots A16 Garden Room
Jo Anne Willemsen Old Oaks Pottery Clay/Other One of a kind ceramic "table fountains," electric fired and/or wood fired. All my fountains will be displayed each with it's own self-contained water and pump D6 Hunziker
Jo Myers Walker jo myers-walker Painting Wet in wet flowing watercolors in vibrant colors A6 Auditorium Lobby
Joe Murray Wayuga Art Studio Painting Paintings that reflect the serenity of rural culture B19 Speer
Jorja Kemp Creatively Jorja Other Animal portraits, florals, landscapes and abstracts in vivid color; scrimshaw animals etched A18 Garden Room
Karla Embleton Sew and Throw Fiber/Clay Crochet cactus in plastic and hand thrown pots, small crochet toys (bees), pottery cups, bowls, and small plant pots B2 Outside
Katharine Hensley Katharine Hensley Studio LLC Painting Oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings with an emphasis on floriculture and landscapes C5 Outside
Katie Kitterman Katie Kitterman Photography-Flower Art Co. Photography Flower art photography B23 Outside
Katy L. Patterson Azurine Art Studio Drawing/Mixed Media/Colored Pencil Primarily colored pencil and/or acrylic paints and inks combined with repurposed materials and accompanied by written word/poetry to create artwork usually inspired by nature or one of the sciences C6 Outside
Kelsey Wilson Kelsey Wilson Studio Painting Watercolor of botanical subjects composed to activate positive and negative spaces D1 Outside
Kristy Niemeyer Kristy Niemeyer's Nuthatch Atelier Mixed Media/Painting Watercolor, ink, and colored pencil prints, notecards, magnets, and bookmarks C13 Outside
Kyle Hauswirth Public Art Commission C22 Outside
Laura Larabee L. Larabee Studio Painting Oil paintings on mahogany board B7 Outside
Lauren Sudak Lauren Sudak Painting/Jewelry/Glass Oil, acrylic, and water color paintings, glass fusion keychains and dishes, and other handmade goodies B26 Outside
Laurie J Hoifeldt LaurieJane Art Painting Acrylic on canvas painting of whimsical gnomes and animal friends, wildlife, landscape, seascapes A17 Garden Room
Leslie Bruch Joyful Finch Studio Fiber Small batch handwoven wall art and accessories B17 Speer
Lori Kane Lori Lou Designs Jewelry Necklaces, bracelets, rings, twisted wire with glass/metal/clay beads, earrings with blown glass components C4 Outside
Lory Chaplin Lory Chaplin Art Painting Paintings of animals, flowers, birds B13 Speer
Louise Mcilhon Gemstones Jewelry Jewelry Stained glass and jewelry using electroforming from naturally deceased insects such as cicadas, butterflies and dragonflies into wearable jewelry A5 Auditorium
Maria Soliman Stone Fire Studio Clay Functional ceramics from stoneware clay B9 Outside
Mary Howell Earth Laughs Photography Photography Photos on canvas and art paper C20 Outside
Melinda S Buyck M.S. Buyck Studio Mixed Media Macro and dark still-life, and contemporary textured photography; alcohol ink on tile. B10 Outside
Melissa Rodriguez Sawdust & Paint Strokes Wood/Painting/Drawing Flowers and plant holders made from local hardwoods; painted bricks to decorate garden and flower beds B22 Outside
Mickey and Dan Johnson Lost Loon Studio Mixed Media Four sizes of Bread Fountains ranging from 4" to nearly 6' tall. This composed of metal structure and enhanced with colorful glass beads. The newest introduction of gemstone beads-color infused Hematite B24 Outside
Mika Sorak-Weirbach Thymelyglass Studio Mixed Media One-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by nature using metal, glass and natural materials B3, B4 Outside
Mike Mittermeier Mittermeier Art and Design Painting Acrylic abstract and surreal nature and landscape on panel B6 Outside
Miranda Meyer Miranda Meyer Photography Abstract photos of flowers and other flora C7 Outside
Nancy Carlson Nancy Carlson Expressions Painting Acrylic paint on the reverse side of glass for 2-D art which creates a ‘stained glass’ look; 3-D glass items which are then baked and finished for use, such as vases and glass garden blocks A2 Auditorium
Nancy Hatch Fairy Wings Jewelry Jewelry Hammered metal, sterling silver, and copper jewelry; flame-painted jewelry; copper art and ornaments A12 Exhibit Hall
Pat Petersen Conversation Pieces Jewelry Jewelry from semi precious stones, metal, and crystal B5 Outside
Peggy Mothershead Wild Things and Cornstalk Dreams Metal/Mixed Media Metal garden art, wildflower sculptures and rustic decor using sheet metal, machinery parts and other found objects A24 Garden Room
Reagan Kruse Kruse Art Studio Painting Oil paints on gesso-primed canvas A21 Garden Room
Rhonda Scott Rhonda Scott Studio Multi-Disciplinary Hand-decorated paper and cards, framed art, journals; jewelry with glass beads, handcrafted metal, gemstones, and enamels A8 Exhibit Hall
Ritu Jain Ritu Jain Fiber Natural prints on fabric using leaves A10 Exhibit Hall
Roslynn Long Roslynn Long (Lynnlongprints) Photography Nature photography including birds, flowers, and plants C9 Outside
Roy E. Svenby Mechanic's Gems by R.S. Jewelry One-of-a-kind natural gemstone pendants and earrings made from rocks; sterling silver bracelets B14 Speer Room
Ruben Ruiz Deer Creek Ceramics Clay Porcelain and stoneware clay A25 Garden Room
Ryan Halbur Iowa Creations Metal Scrap metal sculptures, recycled materials art, and yard/garden decor C2, C3 Outside
Sara Burrier Dreamflyer Studios Mixed Media/Paint/Wood Fairy houses and paintings using natural elements from garden and woodland combined with watercolor, acrylic, and fibers A26 Garden Room
Sara Krause Sara Krause Pottery Clay Functional and decorative items, such as mugs, plates, bowls, vases, jewelry and ornaments, many of which are food, dishwasher, and microwave safe; a variety of Raku pieces B32 Outside
Sarah Bierstedt Purple Pincushion Fiber Vintage textiles, wool plush animals, knitting baskets, eclectic vintage fabric purses, hair accessories, vintage planter pincushions, giftable wine carriers A23 Garden Room
Sarah R. Day Small Fox Studios Clay/Drawing Whimsical and snarky illustrations and illustrated pottery B8 Outside
Sarah Schroeder Sarah Rose Studio Photography 35 mm film photography, mostly with abstraction of subject through use of multiple exposures or experimental film stocks C8 Outside
Sharon Smith Joyful Heart Design Jewelry Metalsmithing techniques to create unusual and often whimsical designs A1 Auditorium
Steve Hosch Steve Hosch Art Other Lino cut wall prints, t-shirts, kitchen towels, bags; stickers created from my print work; original-design stickers B29 Outside
Susan Cunningham Susan's Felting Other Needle-felt wool, using barred needles, to create felted pictures and mini sculptures; pen & ink drawings with tech pens on Bristol board B1 Outside
Ted Scheidel Garden Glass Studio Glass Upcycled glass to repurpose as yard and garden art C11 Outside
Tom Smith Woodware by Dr. Tom Wood Composite resin and wood bowls and platters, vases, lamps, votives, pendants B12 Speer Room
Valerie Williams Daily Dish Pottery Clay Bowls that are functional and light, graceful and very usable B21 Outside
Vaibhavi Gala Artizan Studio Fiber Meticulously handcrafted macramé. Plant hangers designed to cradle a variety of flora. A27 Garden Room
Vera Babich NV Design Metal Recycled copper wire mini sculptures, individual (flowers) and groups (gardens) D2 Outside
Vini Mutsemi EnnYe Gallery Other Shona stone sculptures from Zimbabwe C18 Outside
Will Zitterich (and Gretchen) Will Works in Wood Wood Vessels, urns, bowls, vases and other unusual forms from native woods A14 Exhibit Hall
Yvonne Sontag Brune Creative Department Consortium Drawing/Mixed Media Watercolors, pastels, charcoal and mixed media all of which lend themselves to the beauty of florals and landscapes A7 Exhibit Hall
Zoe Noble Angry Girl Art by Zoe Noble Jewelry/Fiber Hand-embroidered nature scenes, landscapes, bouquets, and more D5 Hunziker