The Plum Creek Art Center was established in 2011 as an all volunteer group with non-profit 501(c)(3) status. An Art Festival was held once a year until 2018, a weekly children's art education program entitled "ArtsCool", along with our "Partners of the Arts" , exhibits, and a diverse selection of classes throughout the year keeps the Art Council busy.
The Art Gallery is located in the old State Savings Bank, built in the 1900's on the northside of Main Street (US Hwy 18). The inspiration for the Art Gallery was Connie Mohr, a 60 year resident of Fredericksburg who was a respected member of the Iowa Watercolor Society.
With fundraising efforts in 2016, the Art Council raised monies to build a 65' x 20' classroom addition to the current building. Slush and Brush painting classes are held once a month on the third Thursday. The painting for the month is pictured in the Upcoming Events page. Special painting classes for groups can be arranged.
The multi-functional classroom is available to rent for luncheons, club meetings and special occasions.
A large selection of art from more than 65 Iowa artists are available for purchase.
The facade of the Art Gallery has undergone a change. As you can see in the picture below, the outside of the old bank had siding put on it in the mid-1980s. As our transformation happened, the siding was removed, exposing red brick which we had tuck pointed/repaired during the fall of 2024 with grant monies. In the beginning of 2025, we waited on Mother Nature to settle down (no high winds with dust) so a base coat of paint could be applied prior to our muralist painting our new mural on the building.
Siding being taken off.
This picture is a depiction of the facade, once completed.
The end of the first day.
The end of the 3rd day.
Last day of painting.
Our muralist, Dan Hatala, added to his rendition.
He left us a little bit of luck, by using ladybugs.
CHRISTMAS 2023
The sounds & sights of Christmas are around us as we start preparations to celebrate the coming days of Christmas and the New Year 2024.
Here at Plum Creek Art Center we have ordered new Kitris glass ornaments for the tree or your garden, rearranged displays, had the artists change their displays with new items and put out our holiday decorations.
We are excited to celebrate the holidays with you!
As you enter the Gallery, Santa may be there to greet you (if someone doesn't take him home!).
Suzan has gone completely holiday crazy with her earring displays. Christmas trees, snowmen, candy, presents and swinging penguins are patiently waiting for someone to come and take them to a party!
Ralph & Joan must be wishing for snow! He has snowflakes floating around and images of trees on his bowls. He also has the true meaning of Christmas on his mind with his nativity scenes (one is a puzzle for the younger folks).
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Dan likes to play, with different types of wood or just games, but he likes to eat too (if you knew Dan you'd know what I mean)!!
With all the bowls, charcuterie boards, other cooking utensils, and coffee mugs, you would think that's all we do is EAT & DRINK!
Now Linda has other ideas on her mind. Carrying a pretty wallet or purse will make you feel good and put a smile on your face. When people see a smile it becomes contagious, thus spreading smiles all around.
