HONORING OUR HERITAGE: A CELEBRATION OF CONNECTION AND MEMORY

October 21, 2025. CRESTON, IA - Creston Arts presents a new exhibit showcasing Creston Community students at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery.

The Creston Community Middle School and High School Art Departments invite the public to explore shared human experience—honoring heritage and loved ones while envisioning a brighter future. From storytelling, family trees, and placing flowers at cemeteries here in the Midwest, to traditions in Los Angeles, Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, Creston Community School students reflect on how people around the world honor their ancestors.

Closing Reception

The public is invited to an artist’s reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, at Creston Arts Depot Gallery, 116 W. Adams St. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more about the event at www.crestonarts.org. 

The exhibit will be open to the public in November. Gallery admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The gallery is closed on weekends. 

About Creston Arts

Creston Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the Creston Area since 1977. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Southwest Iowans by bridging the community to the arts through the coordination, advancement, promotion, and administration of all phases of the arts in Creston and the surrounding area. For more information, a calendar of upcoming events, or to make a donation to further our mission, visit www.crestonarts.org or call 641-715-7441.

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