Discover the beauty of watercolor botanicals in this hands-on workshop with local artist Kaarina Van Berkum. Kaarina will begin with a 45–60 minute demonstration of her process, sharing tips and techniques for capturing delicate floral and plant forms. Following the demo, you’ll have about an hour to experiment and create your own botanical-inspired piece, drawing…

Transform an ordinary print into a one-of-a-kind autumn or Halloween masterpiece! In this guided class, you’ll learn creative acrylic painting techniques to reimagine and layer over a print, giving it new life with seasonal flair. Whether you lean toward cozy fall colors or spooky Halloween details, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore your…

Youth Art Show Showcase ORANGE CITY ARTS YOUTH ART SHOWCASEJuly 29 – August 20, 2025STADSCENTRUM, DOWNTOWN ORANGE CITY Orange City Arts Youth Art Showcase is an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work July 28 – August 20, 2025, at the Stadscentrum Building in downtown Orange City IA. Local artists between the ages of…

Photography Basics with artist Jerry Mennenga DATE: June 28 Time: 9 am – 12 noon Come learn more tips and tricks of digital photography with Siouxland artist Jerry Mennega! Jerry will cover the basics of photography using a digital camera (no phone photography), including composition and lighting. Students will then take a series of photographs…

The 2025 Regional Art Exhibition showcases various works by regional artists from Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota from April 5 – May 3 at the NWC DeWitt Theatre Arts Building. Cash prizes will be awarded to ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Honorable Mention’ at the closing reception on May 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Show winners will…

Through October, the 2024-25 Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Member Show will be on display at the main level of the Northwestern College DeWitt Library. This exhibit is open to the public and free to attend, offering a splendid array of watercolor artworks from talented artists across Iowa. Join us on October 18th at 6:30 PM,…