At the Iowa Hall art gallery, the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio have worked hard to deliver impressive works of art. The show was called the “In Good Company art show,” which featured these artists celebrating their continued enrollment at the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.
The artists do this while supporting the center to make it a vibrant and diverse community. They have worked hard, and it shows how much fun it can be to be able to make grand works of art that capture pain, beauty and love.
It is a very difficult thing to master, but these artists have conquered it with their resilience and perseverance. The art gallery is also hosting an artist reception on Nov. 12 that will celebrate the enrollment status for these students.
This show also inspires students at Kirkwood taking art classes like ceramics, painting and drawing.
“It makes me look at life a little differently to see normal things in new forms, like a cactus and a clay toad.” said Lisa Angelella, English professor.
One fashion design major felt inspired by the show after glancing at a vase by ceramicist Karla Rossow, commenting on how beautiful it looked. Rossow has dedicated herself to ceramics and pottery since 1974. This vase is made from stoneware and is called “Springtime Vase.”
“There aren’t many interesting textures in modern architecture. In the Kirkwood classrooms, we encounter steel, laminate, white boards, flat walls, and low pile carpet.” Angelella said. “I enjoyed all the bulbous forms and shimmering surfaces of the 3D art at this exhibit.”
Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio is a non-profit organization that relies on grants, earned incomes, private contributions and memberships. It has been around since 1974 and was founded by a group of citizens who were interested in giving all ages the chance to experience making hands-on art. Those citizens were later named “the Voices.”
The Center also introduced the first Midwestern glass-making classes and opened a small store to sell glass supplies, allowing for a source of funding for the group’s projects.
In May 2025, the Iowa Ceramics Center released its “Kiln Renewal Fund Campaign,” which was launched with a $20,000 grant from the Hall-Perrine Foundation to help fund essential kiln replacements plus upgrades to implement success of the ceramics and glass programs.
On Nov. 12, the Iowa Hall art gallery hosted an artist reception for the In Good Company show.
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