Garden Art Fair

2025 Garden Art Fair

Sunday, July 13, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 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. 

Cost

We will be offering $2 off the normal price of admission for pre-purchased tickets and $1 off at the door!

  • Reiman Gardens Members: Free
  • Iowa State University students: Free

 

Food Vendors

Hy-Vee 

  • 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

Sweet Treats Ice Cream 

  • Homemade Ice Cream
  • Soft Serve
  • Roasted Nuts
Food Truck 4
Sweet Treats Ice Cream
Hot dogs

 

Featured Artists

Featured Artists
ARTIST BUSINESS TYPE OF ART ITEMS FOR SALE BOOTH LOCATION
Amber Gano Paragon Glass Fusion Glass One-of-a-kind glass art crafted from hand-cut pieces and kiln-fused to perfection. Custom designs and classes offered!
Amy Mueggenberg AM Artistic LLC Photography/Glass/Jewelry Fine art and landscape photography printed on canvas, metal, and matte. Plus, handcrafted fused glass jewelry and art deco designs.
Anna Conway Artbyannaconway Painting Florals, landscapes, and nature scenes painted in watercolor, combining abstract flair with realistic detail to reflect Iowa’s natural charm.
Anna Gilbert Angilstone Jewelry/Painting Unique jewelry made with natural stones and crystals, including necklaces, pendants, and earrings.
Art Ciccotti Ciccotti Art Glass Glass Glass artistry including paperweights, bulbs, vases, flowers, and marbles. Custom, memorial, and wedding orders gladly accepted.
Arthur Thomas Thomas Pottery Clay Wheel-thrown stoneware pottery including mugs, bowls, animal banks, and unique clay creations.
Barb Thompson Barb Thompson Art & Design Painting Vibrant floral and botanical paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
Betty Chamness Trost Three Smotth Stones Mixed Media Colorful mandala floral designs hand-painted on natural stones.
Breanna Engelhardt BCE Ceramics Clay Thrown ceramic forms adorned with sculpted animals and plants, highlighted with oxide brushing and completed with a high-fire glaze.
Carleigh Evans Rose Thorn Arts Fiber Crochet florals, plushies, and décor paired with handmade jewelry, pyrography, and original prints.
Caroline Warren Caroline Freese Designs Clay Wheel-thrown functional ceramics, adorned with original iron oxide illustrations of cats, dogs, prairie flowers, trees, and more.
Connie Rodgers Fancy That Jewelry Unique designs featuring hand-aged brass and detailed Moretti lampwork glass beads.
Courtney Moller Art You Wood Love Painting Acrylic abstracts on raw canvas, energized with vivid, realistic details like bright cactuses and blooming flowers.
Dan and Mickey Johnson Lost Loon Studio Mixed Media Garden art in copper, glass, and steel. From tabletop to towering 8-foot sculptures. Plus hematite bracelets and gemstone earrings.
Dan Kemp Dank Artistry Metal/Jewelry Repurposed antique silverware transformed into unique, wearable art.
Erica Gooding Artisan Jewelry by Erica Gooding Other Etched, forged, and stone-set jewelry in sterling silver, gold-fill, and copper. Featuring natural gemstones and various price points.
Gary Hoard Gary Hoard Photography Photography Nature photography available as matted prints, metallic photos, and notecards.
Heather Morphew Nelson Morphew Designs Other Nature-inspired, slow fashion jewelry crafted with sustainability in mind. Features unique patina finishes and signature wire wrapping.
Jeanne Stewart Jeanne's Flutterbys Jewelry A unique mix of gemstone and rose petal bead jewelry, slate wall hangings, wind chimes, sand gardens, gnome notecards, garden aprons, and helpful necklace and bracelet tools.
Jeff Tadsen Jeff Tadsen Art Painting Whimsical, colorful designs painted on wooden porch boards, vintage finds, door hangers, and more.
Jennifer Brockpahler Ames Community Art Council Other Promoting the events of our arts organizations, and more specifically, the fall Ames Artists' Studio Tour.
Jessica Montana With Care Creations Glass Floral and nature designs crafted on paper, glass, and tile using diverse mediums.
Jim Cronk River City Pottery Clay Functional stoneware crafted with reduction firing techniques.
Jorja Kemp Creatively Jorja Other Vibrant alcohol ink creations including “Confetti Pets,” abstracts, florals, and landscapes. Plus scrimshaw-etched Tagua pet and auto portraits.
Katharine Hensley Katharine Hensley Studio LLC Painting Paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor focusing on floriculture and landscapes.
Lauren Livingston Jungle House Plant Shop Other 3D printed planters and houseplants.
Leslie Bruch Joyful Finch Studio Fiber Small batch handwoven wall art and accessories.
Lory Chaplin Lory Chaplin Art Painting Paintings of animals, flowers, and birds.
Louise Mcilhon Gemstones Jewelry Jewelry Unique electroformed jewelry using deceased insects (cicadas, butterflies, dragonflies) alongside one-of-a-kind gemstone creations.
Marcus Nashelsky Top Stitch Bag Company Hand Crafted Goods Handcrafted crossbody bags and pouches using waxed canvas, Cordura, and vibrant printed cotton.
Mary Carpenter Zimma and Zekes Other Hand-woven jewelry featuring natural stones and seed beads.
Melissa Reisinger Yellow Canary Studio Clay Elegant and durable wheel-thrown stoneware perfect for everyday use.
Melissa Rodriguez Sawdust & Paint Strokes Hand Crafted Goods Crafted woodworking from local hardwoods paired with painted outdoor garden items.
Mika Sorak Weirbach Thymelyglass Studio Mixed Media Unique art inspired by nature, crafted from metals, glass, paint, and natural materials.
Miranda Meyer Miranda Meyer Other Vibrant floral photography, handwoven beaded jewelry, and charming crocheted plants.
Molly Walter Three Goblin Art Painting Prints, original artwork, journals, bookmarks, and stickers.
Nancy Carlson Nancy Carlson Expressions Painting Acrylic-painted glass with a stained glass appearance, plus 3-D glass pieces finished for practical use.
Nancy Hatch Fairywings Jewelry Other Unique jewelry crafted from copper, sterling silver, and real stones. Flame-painted copper pieces and framed art also available.
Pat Petersen Conversation Pieces Jewelry One-of-a-kind jewelry featuring semi-precious stones, crystals, and metals.
Peggy Mothershead Wild Things and Cornstalk Dreams Metal Rustic home décor and garden art made from cut and welded metal, including wildflower sculptures.
Rhonda Scott Rhonda Scott Studio Hand Crafted Goods Unique jewelry with gemstones and handcrafted glass, alongside glass thimbles, pens, hand-decorated paper, framed art, and hand-bound journals.
Ritu Jain Ritu Jain Textiles Fiber Handcrafted eco-printed scarves, coasters, clothing, pillows, and table runners.
Roslynn Long Lynnlongprints Photography Beautiful nature photography featured on metal, canvas, framed prints, and photo items like coasters, books, and note cards.
Roy Svenby Mechanic's Gems Jewelry Natural gemstone jewelry handcrafted with sterling silver neck chains and wires.
Sarah Broer Art by Sarah Broer Mixed Media Mixed media art and photography inspired by plants and nature.
Sarah Day Small Fox Studios Drawing Stickers, illustrations, cards, bookmarks, pottery, and crocheted crafts.
Sebastian Sanchez Falero sfs Visual Arts Photography Timeless prints of fine art photography showcasing the beauty of nature.
Sergiy Nagorny NV Design Mixed Media Eco-friendly wearable art from recycled copper and cupholders, alongside desktop sculptures, décor, and graphic artwork.
Steven Fisher 505Clay LLC Clay Pottery designed for daily use, enhanced by crystalline glazes capturing nature’s intricate charm.
Worldly Goods Worldly Goods Hand Crafted Goods Sustainably crafted Haitian hand-carved upcycled metal art, Vietnamese Capiz shell wind chimes and garlands, and Indian upcycled metal art and wind chimes.