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2x2xU is the annual celebration of public art in the NewBo District of Cedar Rapids. ANYONE can participate! Event hosted by the New Bohemia Arts Group

The New Bo District becomes a giant art gallery Memorial Day through Labor Day.

06/02/2026

MAP REVEAL!!! Walk NewBo to see all of the 2026 2x2xU Boards ❤️

Celebrate with us on Thursday, June 4th 5-7pm starting at The Cherry Building. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and pick up a map to tour the neighborhood.

The Cherry Building June First Thursday in New Bohemia New Bohemia District Kismet Coffee & Bloom Iowa Running Company Lu's Deli RAYGUN NewBo City Market Brewhemia Hangry Lady Next Page Books Parlor City Pub & Eatery Goldfinch CycleryEduskate Board Shop Virtue Salon Roasters Coffee House

05/28/2026

Boards are officially up in New Bohemia District!

We hope you will all join us next Thursday, June 4th 5-7pm for the Opening Reception 2x2xU New Bohemia 2026 Exhibit.

Much anticipated map in progress....

05/12/2026

2x2xU Art is coming in! Please leave at the Iowa Ceramic Center or by John Swartzkopf’s space in The Cherry Building. Next to sort, photograph, and distribute throughout the neighborhood!

Save the Date for the Exhibit Opening on June 4th 5-7pm at The Cherry Building. 🍒

04/24/2026

How are the 2x2xU projects coming along?
2026 theme is “My NewBo”

Return board to the Iowa Ceramics Center in The Cherry Building by May 11th. Boards will be on display throughout New Bohemia Memorial Day- Labor Day. After Labor Day, you may pick up your artwork. Email questions to John at [email protected].

03/10/2026

Ohhhhhhhhh…..

Just a few left!!!!

2x2xU is a public art show - displayed across NewBo District Memorial Day through Labor Day. The opportunity to create artwork on these 2 ft. x 2ft. boards are open to anyone - from children through professionals. Create your artwork using any medium desired. Please keep in mind most of the boards will be displayed outdoors. Create any interpretation of this year’s theme as inspiration.

2026 theme “ My NewBo”

Cost per board is $25 - cash or check at the time of pick up. Limited number of boards, we will sell out. Return board to the Iowa Ceramics Center in The Cherry Building by May 11th. Boards will be on display throughout New Bohemia > > > Memorial Day- Labor Day. After Labor Day, you may pick up your artwork.

Contact John for pick up: [email protected]

03/07/2026

Pick up your 2x2xU boards today 10am- 3:30pm!

2x2xU is a public art show that is displayed across NewBo District Memorial Day through Labor Day. The opportunity to create artwork on these 2 ft. x 2ft. boards are open to anyone - from children through professionals. Create your artwork using any medium desired. Please keep in mind most of the boards will be displayed outdoors. Create any interpretation of this year’s theme as inspiration.

2026 theme “ My NewBo”

Cost per board is $25 - cash or check at the time of pick up. Limited number of boards, we will sell out..

02/24/2026

In 2026, the 2x2xU theme is "My NewBo" - looking to our home historic neighborhood for inspiration.

Board Pick Up is March 7th 10am-3:30pm in the First Floor Gallery Space.

Photo: 2x2xU board hanging in the entry to The Cherry Building - theme from 2025 was "My Prairie"

02/12/2026

2x2xU is a public art show that is displayed across NewBo District Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The opportunity to create artwork on these 2 ft. x 2ft. boards are open to anyone - from children through professionals. Create your artwork using any medium desired. Please keep in mind most of the boards will be displayed outdoors. Create any interpretation of this year's theme as inspiration.

2026 theme " My NewBo"

Participants pick up a 2 ft. x 2ft. wooden board on March 7th 10am-3:30pm in the First Floor Gallery Space of The Cherry Building. Cost per board is $25 - cash or check at the time of pick up. Limited number of boards, we will sell out. Return board to the Iowa Ceramics Center in The Cherry Building by May 11th. Boards will be on display throughout New Bohemia Memorial Day- Labor Day. After Labor Day, you may pick up your artwork. Email questions to John at [email protected].

Event hosted by the New Bohemia Arts Group

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