The Iowa Arts Gallery is a non-profit organization dedicated
to providing educational resources to the arts community, including students.
These educational resources include a forum for discussion, critique and review
of exhibits and movements, exhibit venue, and other competitive features and
environments for artistic expression and exhibition.
Environments may also be purchased or leased,
designed and created, to duplicate existing venues or to provide
any kind of unique space. Exhibits may also be released on DVD
or CD for educational institutions. For more information, email
lsherer@iowaartsgallery.com.
If you are aware of special events, exhibits,
and other related activities, we'd like to know about it. We'll
have a chance to write a review and post information for others
who may be interested. We're also interested in websites and
internet related activities, so let us know about those, too.
Our exhibits use computer modeled and linked spherical panoramic images and a java applet
for viewing over the internet. We think the value of seeing a painting in some context,
with a sense of scale is an important feature for any audience. In addition to ptviewer, we also use zoomify to
provide for close examination. Both ptviewer and zoomify should not require updating to work in your browser. In some
cases you may need to accept the use of active x programs or pop-ups. Please let us know of any technical difficulties
you may encounter if you are unable to view the exhibits.
Style information for writers:
We're interested in solid content, thoughtful pieces about the arts, creative processes, people, activities, events.
Critical reviews of any artistic endeavor need to be framed positively, encouraging and forward thinking, but also serious and specific.
Limit generalizations and relate to particular movements or market trends. Reviews need not be critical, but should be informative.
Pictures are always welcome and please include the name of the photographer and if necessary a limited copyright release so that we may post
them and give proper credit. At some point we will pay for essays and articles, but for now you may only hope. If you're still interested please
contact S. Richard (Dick) Shook dick@dickshook.com for more information or to make a proposal.
Our People
S. Richard (Dick) Shook - CEO-Editor, Curator and Artist-In-Residence (literally) 515.228.3217
Dick is a former illustrator, well known among architects throughout Iowa, an award winning building designer, portrait painter and other subjects. Graduated from Iowa State University in 1983 with a B. Arts in Art and Design. During his college years Dick was recognized with the Janice Peterson Anderson Award. He has founded many businesses and loves solving problems, especially the sweet and bitter problems of painting in oils. Always at his side is his wife Becky.
Becky Shook- Administrative Assistant
Becky makes everything happen. Obsessive, relentless. She's a steamroller and ready to tell Dick the absolute truth and do what needs to be done. Without Becky, Dick is a useless as a car without wheels.
Lynette Sherer - Business Director/Treasurer
Iowa Arts Gallery Secretary/Treasurer, CFO and President of Business Affairs
lsherer@iowaartsgallery.com 515.360.2008
Lynette and Dick have collaborated on many projects over the course of a long time. Lynette is a professional portrait photographer, enjoys stained glass projects, and
is the quintessential professional.
Michael Paul Butterfield-Board of Directors-Chairman
Butterfield Foundation: Helping others to form the foundations for brighter tomorrows.Larry Sherer-Board of Directors
Project Manager, Proctor Mechanical Corp.
Mark Matthews-Board of Directors
Senior District Business Manager, Pfizer, Inc.
Luke Bullock-Board of Directors
Senior Product Design Engineer, John Deere Worldwide Agricultural Division
John Kujac, Architect-Board of Directors
Christine Keenan, Legal Counsultant
Gonnerman, Keenan & Fultz, LLP
Louisa Drake-Research Associate
Christopher Cox- IT Intern
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