Art on State

05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Jennine Maas who hosts the Guthrie County Arts Council Thursday Jen Hewitt Art Award fundraisers from Sept. - May. Because of Jennine and loyal customers who stop in on Thursdays to buy one of her homemade treats and coffee or water, the Arts Council was able to give 4 art awards to outstanding graduating seniors again this year. While Jennine takes a much-deserved summer break, volunteer art award chairperson Debbie Menning will take her place. Jennine & Debbie are pictured here. (If there are any volunteers who would like to help on Thursdays, please contact Debbie.)

05/28/2026

Art on State welcomes featured artist Troy Michaels, Guthrie Center! Many pieces in Troy’s collection depict specific locations, including several from Guthrie County.

05/25/2026

This week at Art on State…
Shop Tu - F (10 am - 5 pm) & Sat. (10 am - 1 pm)!

Wed., May 27, 2:15-4 pm: free mosaic art activity w/
Cathy Ballard
Thurs, May 28, 10 am - noon: Art Awards Coffee
Fundraiser w/ hostess & baker Jennine Maas
Fri., May 29, 1 pm: Volunteers meeting

Rescheduled Class Alert: Watercolor Bookmarks with
Mary Johnson, Sun., June 14, 2 pm. Sign up to
reserve your spot.

*Volunteers needed to help with Farmers Markets beginning June 13. Sign up at Art on State.
*Volunteers needed to bake & serve cookies for RAGBRAI. Sign up at Art on State.

05/21/2026

It was all flower pots and smiling faces at this week’s free children’s art activity on Wednesday. Thank you to all who attended, donated supplies, and especially to our volunteer class coordinator Cathy Ballard.

05/21/2026

Two more chances this week to stop at Art on State to see our new merchandise! Our wonderful volunteers staff the store M - F, 10 am - 5 pm and Sat., 10 am - 1 pm.

05/21/2026

NEW from artist Eleanor Andersen!

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Grateful for everyone who has supported the Freedom Rock® tour, shared stories, sponsored projects, and helped keep these tributes alive. Back at it again, see you this Memorial Weekend 🇺🇸

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05/16/2026

It’s a great day to support small businesses!
Come support 4 of them at Pearls & Lace today from 10A-3P as we celebrate 9 years of P&L! 💕

05/14/2026

Jennifer Hewitt Memorial Art Award fundraiser this morning at Art on State, hosted by Jennine Maas. A homemade sweet treat with coffee or bottle of water. Suggested donation $4. Help us build our fund for our 2027 graduates!