
Now in the Gallery
April 23 – June 3
Iowa Watercolor Society Spring Miniature Exhibition
The Iowa Watercolor Society's (IWS) Miniature Exhibition gives artists a creative limit: all work must fit in a frame size no larger than 8x10 inches (but they can be as small as the artist wants). But within that limitation they are free to explore and use any water color medium (paints, inks, gouache, pencils, or markers), and have their choice of papers, even collages are accepted. Juried exhibitions normally have more stringent requirements. Artists love the freedom of using multiple tools and techniques as it gives them more flexibility to experiment. Come and enjoy the artists’ creative solutions to this medium.
This annual Spring Miniature Show at the Urbandale Library is one of our most popular, along with our annual exhibition in the Fall in Perry, Iowa.
April 23 – June 3
Iowa Watercolor Society Spring Miniature Exhibition
The Iowa Watercolor Society's (IWS) Miniature Exhibition gives artists a creative limit: all work must fit in a frame size no larger than 8x10 inches (but they can be as small as the artist wants). But within that limitation they are free to explore and use any water color medium (paints, inks, gouache, pencils, or markers), and have their choice of papers, even collages are accepted. Juried exhibitions normally have more stringent requirements. Artists love the freedom of using multiple tools and techniques as it gives them more flexibility to experiment. Come and enjoy the artists’ creative solutions to this medium.
This annual Spring Miniature Show at the Urbandale Library is one of our most popular, along with our annual exhibition in the Fall in Perry, Iowa.

You're Invited to a Reception with the Artists
Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1-2 pm
Please note that after the reception, the show will be taken down for a few days for painting the gallery walls. Gallery Closed May 1-5, approximately.
Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1-2 pm
Please note that after the reception, the show will be taken down for a few days for painting the gallery walls. Gallery Closed May 1-5, approximately.
Current Gallery Hours:
The Art Gallery is located in the Urbandale Public Library
3520 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 8:30pm
- Friday – Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
The Art Gallery is located in the Urbandale Public Library
3520 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
We send emails to invite you to opening receptions and other art-related activities, not more than once a month, and we DO NOT share our mailing list with any other organization.
2023 Schedule
We hope you enjoy the artwork from this talented line-up!
Stop by the library to pick up a free bookmark to help you remember to visit for each of these shows...
January 29 – March 11
Megan Hammer, felted wool
www.meganhammer.com
March 12 – April 22
Des Moines Camera Club
dmcameraclub.com
April 23 – June 3
Iowa Watercolor Society
www.iowawatercolorsociety.org
June 4 – July 15
Kelene Mlove, portraits
https://le.sitekreator.com/buyart69/
July 16 – August 26
Ethan Edvenson, abstract
https://www.ethanedvenson.com/
August 27 – October 7th
Naomi Friend, cyanotype collages
Naomifriend.com
October 8th – November 18
Bill Allen, watercolor
www.wballenart.com
Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild
www.desmoinesweaversguild.org
November 19 – January 6
Gary & Kathleen Hoard, photography
www.GaryHoardPhotography.com
Stop by the library to pick up a free bookmark to help you remember to visit for each of these shows...
January 29 – March 11
Megan Hammer, felted wool
www.meganhammer.com
March 12 – April 22
Des Moines Camera Club
dmcameraclub.com
April 23 – June 3
Iowa Watercolor Society
www.iowawatercolorsociety.org
June 4 – July 15
Kelene Mlove, portraits
https://le.sitekreator.com/buyart69/
July 16 – August 26
Ethan Edvenson, abstract
https://www.ethanedvenson.com/
August 27 – October 7th
Naomi Friend, cyanotype collages
Naomifriend.com
October 8th – November 18
Bill Allen, watercolor
www.wballenart.com
Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild
www.desmoinesweaversguild.org
November 19 – January 6
Gary & Kathleen Hoard, photography
www.GaryHoardPhotography.com