Sanctuary Antique Center

0.1 mi

This is a great gallery with a variety of mediums to capture your creative interests. From clay…read morepottery and glass blown art to paintings and stonework, there is something for everyone. I also found prices to be reasonable and affordable. The owner, Mark, is a delight, and the artists are quite personable. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of them and even walking away with a beautiful piece from one of them, Chris Sell. There is a parking lot right outside the door and a ramp to support accessibility. They make good use of the space they have, displaying pieces at every turn without making you feel like you are going to bump into something. I recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

From the owner: 22+ Regional artists displaying all medias of art from oils, acrylic and metals to glass, stone and…read morewood. Owner Deb has a working studio. Classes are taught from age 4 to advanced. We do all styles of art parties/events for kids to teen classes to adults. We help with family therapy and team-building for businesses. We also do limited restorations. On Saturdays 2-5PM, we have an Artist Forum open to all artist, all mediums, all levels. A free for all chat session for motivation and sharing of spirit and ideas. No program, no fee, just camaraderie and fun for anyone.

Commissioned pet portraits in any style.

Forever Home

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Homestead by Cris Sell

Barb's Fine Art

0.3 mi

Barb is an amazing artist and teacher. Her "negative free" attitude for both her and her students…read moremakes for a safe and pleasant place to let your creativity run freely. She does sell a few art supplies, paint, pencils, kneaded erasers, but not a lot. You can bring your own however and she will gladly help you improve your art skills. Barb is without a doubt one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Her classes are frequent, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Barb's Fine Arts. Stop in and check it out for yourself. I'm sure you'll be glad you did. :)

From the owner: There's nothing quite like adorning your home or office with unique art pieces. Barb's Fine Art…read moresells artwork that you can't find at your favorite home decor store. We'll help you pick something out that truly speaks to you. If you don't find it on our walls, we can create a commissioned piece for you.

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Synergy Metalworks

0.1 mi

I love her work. It doesn't get any better to find something locally crafted that is of the upmost…read morequality you can find anywhere. Synergy designs are so cool and edgy. I met Cara last week and think she is one of the up and coming artists to watch in her gene ration.

From the owner: MIG welded steel is my primary medium. I am as comfortable designing and building with new…read morematerials as I am improvising with reclaimed steel. When I'm designing with a Prairie School aesthetic, the ratio Phi, or anything heavily geometric, I rely on CAD drafting and new steel to realize my vision. These pieces are intended to feel refined and offer the viewer a medium for contemplation, reflection, and inspiration. Other pieces start in the junk yard. Salvaged materials allow me to create art and fine furnishings which speak to the object's past while inviting the viewer to re-imagine what is possible.

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Underground Art Studios

4.9 mi

Scott did a colored aluminum cutout for me for a wedding gift to my new wife. The work was…read moreoutstanding, professional, and spot on with both time and budget. Scott kept in great contact throughout the process, working with me to create this unique piece of art, and had many great ideas on how to bring my original thoughts to life artistically. She absolutely loves it, and now we have an incredible and durable piece to commemorate our special day. Excellent work and very professional on all counts.

From the owner: custom airbrush artwork, original paintings, portraits, motorcycle paint, paint repair, graphic…read moredesign services, computer mock ups, signage, commercial/residential interior design, murals, branding, memorials/tributes

Scott Takes ~ Underground Art Studios

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Paint by Scott Takes Underground Art Studios Built by Kevin Baas Won Best Panhead at the Born Free 5

Kyle's Framing & Gallery

0.3 mi

Love this place! Awesome Cherokee Service, top notch framing, and great prices! Kyle has a huge…read moreselection of frames, mats, and even glass. Not only does he frame whatever you bring in, he has a lot of art framed in his shop for sale! Stop in! Prices are great and supporting a local business is awesome! You won't be sorry!!

The Famous Mockingbird

3.7

(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

It was sad when Campbell Steele gallery announced their closing considering this venue was a unique…read moreplace to see a show. But, the vibe and scene of The Famous Mockingbird channels the ghost of Campbell Steele and does it well. If you have a chance to see a concert/show here - here is what you need to know: 1) you can buy your tickets in advance with no service fee 2) arrive early (at least 30 mins) to get your seat, for general admission on a sold out show, you might go earlier. 3) speaking of seating, the venue consists of a few high top tables and bistro tables. Arrive early to snag one of these. There is also a few high top to the side of the "stage" and behind the stage area by the bar. Otherwise you stand. 4) it's a small venue, but not too loud. Very cozy and intimate with a cool vibe. 5) they only serve beer (mostly local and some light beer standards) and wine 6) the front of house offers some fun retail opportunities such as beautiful local jewelry and prints. I appreciate the great new rotation of artists The Famous Mockingbird will bring to the area. Please support them and live music!

Great intimate place to see live music. We were pleased to find a reserved table waiting for us…read morewhen we arrived. There is a mix of regular and high top tables. When making the reservation, there is an option to put in comments so next time I will be sure to request my table preference. Reasonably priced beer, wine, sodas and coffee were available. We will be back to see more live music!

Live show - stage area is ground level but there is not bad seat.

Cool entry area

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Corner House Gallery & Frame

3.0

(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

Just drove here in the rain on my lunch break to check them out and see about getting some art…read moreframed. They are closed. Hours printed on their front door says they opened an hour ago... this doesn't bode well. So much for trying local places... not coming back here again.

Excellent staff who provide a knowledgeable, objective opinion. Their experience shows whether it…read moreis in art selection or in a framing project.The range of artwork is top notch with some of the best Midwestern artists. It's a wide price range that also provides some unique gifts in addition to that one-of-a-kind selection for your home or business. Well worth a visit to the showroom.

Collins Road Theatres

4.2

(39 reviews)

1.3 mi

Saw Super Mario Galaxy ^post Easter entertainment…read more Saw commercial with Shaq Demolished popcorn

Family owned, comfortable, reclined seating, real butter (you can tell the difference), an app to…read morebuy tickets in advance, and reasonable prices. My favorite movie theater in town! Just make sure to silence your phone and don't look at it during the movie as they will kick you out.

REAL butter! !

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FilmScene

4.7

(26 reviews)

26.1 mi

What can you say about this gem of a theater but has not already been said? Having worked at movie…read moretheaters throughout college I can tell you that the pressure for the big movie theaters to play the biggest movies that will sell out or bring it the largest crowd is, is immense. Those theaters rarely take any kind of risk with a small movie that may or may not be the next Hollywood blockbuster. Honestly, they really are a blockbuster hit but are often really good movies that have a voice which should be heard. That is where Film Scene comes in. It fills the void created by monstrous movie theaters which are more concerned with the quality of their heated reclining seats as opposed to the quality of the movie. Now, you should know, when you go to see a movie at this theater, do not expect super comfortable seats. There are some good seats in the back of the theater but the closer you get to the screen, the worse they are, so be sure you get there early. The concession stand is reasonably priced with a good selection of candy, decent popcorn, and a wonderful selection of beer. I would also highly recommend the rooftop viewing of any movie they show. It is really awesome up there. Get some tickets, grab some popcorn, twizzlers, a cold beer, and enjoy a really good movie lovingly presented by true film lovers.

What a gift to Iowa City! Right downtown + an amazing film selection spanning major blockbusters…read moreand independent films. Please check it out!

Small theater!

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Best of the area 2014!

New Strand Theatre

(9 reviews)

36.4 mi

This is a real gem! A beautiful old renovated theatre with quality sound and screen, such a fun…read moredate night! For 5 or 6 dollars and very inexpensive concessions, you can watch a movie in style! I highly recommend coming here for a date and you will impress them :) They play one movie a week, so keep your eye on their website to go when that movie you are dying to see comes here. They also have the occasional kids movie for a family fun night.

They did an excellent remodel, the interior is really nice…read more Tickets are inexpensive, particularly newer 3D movies, especially weekend matinees. Snacks are good and also less expensive than the bigger cities. Well worth the trip!

Beautiful theatre with great sound!

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Brush and Barrel

(14 reviews)

24.6 mi

This place is so much fun. I've gone to two painting classes now, once alone and once with a date…read moreand I had a blast both times and came home with a beautiful painting. The teachers are great and show you exactly how to make your painting look like a professional painted it. An evening well spent!

I hadn't been to this new location of Brush & Barrel before (they moved to this location from the…read more1st Ave location in 2021), so this was a great chance to check it out. My husband and I had such a great time testing out our creative brains as we painted Picasso-inspired faces. Thankfully, the staff were generous with the paint! I think I asked for more paint 3-4 times... maybe I just like to glob in on, though. :) The space we painted in fit approximately 20-25 people. There was another room where splatter painting occurs. I think every one of us in our group said, "OooooOOOOooooo," as we passed that room on our way out. I will be curious to check it out sometime.