March First Thursday in New Bohemia

Overview

The First Thursday of each month enjoy FREE art exhibits in the New Bohemia Neighborhood. In March, walk through The Cherry Building, CSPS Hall, and Tree of Liminality to view new artwork exhibits while enjoying the historic neighborhood of New Bohemia.

Here is what is happening on March 5th:

First Thursday in The Cherry Building 5 to 7pm -

Featured in the Schwartzkopf Gallery on the First Floor:

Kathryn Levin • We are Family

"Family is the foundational force of my life, linked to my choices and how I show up in the world. It is also a universal theme in many lives. I find it interesting how differently, and also similarly, very different individuals feel and function regarding family. We Are Family incorporates publicly and privately shared thoughts of patrons from previous interactive displays in the Paint Soup Studio, along with my own personal views. In this exhibit, I am considering a variety of perspectives, while also sharing pieces of my soul." This exhibition is a family-friendly display, intended to be joyful and thought-provoking. Patrons can expect to find fun, interactive parts, along with a wide range of multimedia pieces. Light refreshments will be served. Exhibition on display through April 30, 2026.

In the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio's Chadima Gallery, enjoy a co-exhibition featuring individual works by Kirsten Heteji and Alanna Veitch. ‘Circle Back’ reflects on each artist’s personal approach to revisiting familiar techniques and concepts through a fresh lens of creation. Both artists explore the cyclical nature of the psyche, yet they differ greatly in how they think through and engage with their making process.

John Schwartzkopf will be in his workshop to talk about his latest projects. First Floor • adjacent to Schwartzkopf Gallery

Barb Thompson will be her studio showcasing her recent Amaryllis watercolor work. First Floor • Suite 121

David Van Allen's latest portrait is nearing completion--OR--It might be finished by March 5. Third Floor • Suite 306

Mel Andringa's Puzzle Pictures Studio will be open for fun activities and interesting information. Third Floor • Suite 303

Enjoy Artwork in various mediums throughout The Cherry Building!

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First Thursday at Tree of Liminality: Tree of Liminality will be hosting a Gallery Exhibit Opening at the Staircase Gallery from 6-9pm. It's a group show that explores the ongoing conversation between the head and the heart. It's also a nonprofit silent auction fundraiser for Farmhouse Art Collective, to support their ongoing work in the community. https://www.facebook.com/events/2627385260978110

First Thursday at CSPS Hall -

Be. Jeweled by Gae Sharp Richardson - Commons Gallery

Mixed Media Artist, RICHARDSON collects the black & white images at estate sales and second hand stores. The people in the photographs call her name: “Are you curious, Gae?” She is, and she takes them home and studies the slight smiles. The vacant stares. The quiet hands. The chairs. The tables. The clothes.

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While viewing Art in the NewBo neighborhood, enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage at one of our local restaurants!