Free Demonstration: Von Venhuizen M.F.A Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: 9:30 am- 4pm Description of Demonstration: Von will demonstrate his process for creating large sculptures by assembling wheel-thrown, press-molded, and 3D-formed clay components into striking "trophies." This is a great opportunity to learn how to combine multiple elements to build larger, more dynamic works of art. In addition […]
Wheel Love: A Creative Date Night Experience--(Hetero/Straight Night) Unleash your creativity and discover a new way to connect at "Wheel Love," where art and romance intertwine over the pottery wheel. This hands-on workshop offers a unique and intimate dating experience, blending creativity and conversation to create memorable moments. Event Night: Creative Connections Night (Hetero/Straight Night): […]
Creative Coffee Our 2025 Friends are invited to participate in special programming including quarterly “Creative Coffee” Saturday. These Saturday mornings are a time for Friends of the Center to bring a piece you recently made and share with the group. We will have a creative conversation over coffee with our community Date: Saturday, April 12th […]
Ceramics Speed Dating with the Heart Agency
Wheel Love: A Creative Date Night Experience--Rainbow Night Unleash your creativity and discover a new way to connect at "Wheel Love," where art and romance intertwine over the pottery wheel. This hands-on workshop offers a unique and intimate dating experience, blending creativity and conversation to create memorable moments. Event Night: Rainbow Night: Saturday, April 12th […]
This annual Art Market invites regional artists to sell handmade artworks inspired by plants and sustainability. The market will feature a curated selection of unique pottery, original artworks, and prints, all available for purchase at The Cherry Building. The Pots, Plants & Prints Artist Market is hosted by the ICCGS in conjunction with Cedar Rapids […]
Friday Night with Friends 2025 Friends of the Center, are invited to participate in special programming including the new Friday night with Friends to create in the studio. These events will be from 6-8pm. Date: Friday, May 2nd Time: 6-8pm. Location: the ICCGS Studio
The 2025 Marion Art Festival Founded in 1992 and held the third Saturday of each May, the Marion Arts Festival offers art of exceptional quality, dishing up a singular and highly anticipated event. Consistently ranked in the top tier of fine art events nationwide, the MAF has been named as being among the Top 25 […]
Marion Arts Festival takes place Saturday, May 17th 2025. Festival hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm but there is so much to explore in Uptown Marion these days! Visit the many shops and restaurants in the community before and after this years festival. Grab a coffee or some lunch from a variety of places, hang […]
Spring Potluck and Community Plant Exchange Help us to welcome spring with all of our Community Members and students in our Studio! Bring along your favorite dish and also bring a plant or cut flowers to exchange with other community members. They will look fantastic in your handmade vases and pots. Date: Sunday, June 8th, […]
Creative Coffee Our 2025 Friends are invited to participate in special programming including quarterly “Creative Coffee” Saturday. These Saturday mornings are a time for Friends of the Center to bring a piece you recently made and share with the group. We will have a creative conversation over coffee with our community Date: Saturday, July 19th […]
Friday Night with Friends 2025 Friends of the Center, are invited to participate in special programming including the new Friday night with Friends to create in the studio. These events will be from 6-8pm. Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 6-8pm. Location: the ICCGS Studio
Welcome Potluck Join us in the studio for an opportunity for the ICCGS community to get to know the ICCGS Resident Artists and Staff. Each Resident Artist will give a five-minute presentation about their artistic practice. Time: 4-6 pm, with presentations beginning at 4:30pm. Date: Sunday, September 14th Time: 4:00 pm -6:00 pm Location: the […]
Creative Coffee Our 2025 Friends are invited to participate in special programming including quarterly “Creative Coffee” Saturday. These Saturday mornings are a time for Friends of the Center to bring a piece you recently made and share with the group. We will have a creative conversation over coffee with our community Date: Saturday, October 11th […]
Get Ready to Ignite the Night! 
Light the Fires Annual Fundraiser is BACK! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening under the stars in our very own Kiln Yard! Join us on October 12th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the annual Light the Fires Fundraiser – an event you absolutely won't want […]
Friday Night with Friends 2025 Friends of the Center, are invited to participate in special programming including the new Friday night with Friends to create in the studio. These events will be from 6-8pm. Date: Friday, October 18th Time: 6-8pm. Location: the ICCGS Studio
329 10th Ave SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Located on the 1st Floor of the Cherry Building
Studio Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday-Sunday 10am – 4pm
Gallery/Office Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday-Sunday 10am – 4pm
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