CRESTON ARTS DEPOT GALLERY
Creston Arts Gallery is housed at 116 W. Adams St. in Creston’s Restored Depot. The Depot was built in 1899 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 when it was restored as Creston City Hall.
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The gallery is a place to showcase local talent and visiting artists. Admission to Creston Arts Gallery is free and open 6 days a week or by appointment.
The public is invited to an artist's reception at the gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. ​
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Artists and curators interested in exhibiting in the Creston Arts Gallery in 2026 are invited to apply.
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Click 'Apply to Exhibit' to submit your gallery exhibition proposal.
Gallery Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
July
Artist's Statement
In a world increasingly fractured by division, art stands as a beacon of optimism. It transcends spoken languages and cultural boundaries, offering a universal language that has the power to pull people together. Even when a piece itself sparks debate, it creates a platform for conversation, fostering empathy and understanding where other institutions often fail.
As an artist, I choose to combat negativity with vibrant colors and bold strokes on canvas and paper. My work is an infusion of energy and optimism, a testament to the enduring human spirit. Through abstracted organic forms, I explore the complexities of our existence. These forms dance between creation and destruction, growth and devastation. They represent the raw power of human resourcefulness, constantly grappling with the flawed dynamics of our markets. My paintings are a contemplation of the true cost of missed opportunities, yet they also hold a potent message: the potential to correct course still exists.
In this divided world, I believe art offers us a path towards unity. Come, let's engage in a visual conversation, let's celebrate the beauty and complexity of our shared experience.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, July 4th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM during Independence Day celebrations. Light refreshments will be provided!
Upcoming Exhibits
2025
August - Emily McQueen
September - Brenda Scott
October - Union County Historical Society
November - CCHS Art
December - Ryan Topete
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2026
January - Closed for Painting
February - Apply to Exhibit!
March - Apply to Exhibit!
April - CCHS Senior Art Show
May - SWCC Art Students
June - Iowa Watercolor Society
July - Iowa Watercolor Society
August - Apply to Exhibit!
September - Apply to Exhibit!
October - Apply to Exhibit!
November - CCHS Art
December - Apply to Exhibit!