ArtHaus' Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule is now available! Download the PDF here, or pick one up downtown!
CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2nd Annual Emerging Artists' Exhibition at ArtHaus
ArtHaus seeks artists ages 18-23 to submit 2-D and 3-D artwork to the 2nd annual Emerging Artists' Exhibition. The exhibition runs from April 6-27th and is open to residents and students within a 100-mile radius of Decorah. Interested applicants must send digital images with an application form, brief artist statement, and entry fee of $20 by Friday, March 2nd.
For application and information about entering, see the
Emerging Artists' Exhibition page!
FIRST FRIDAY: New Work by Emily Temte
DATE: February 3
TIME: Friday, 7-9pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION: ArtHaus and ArtHaus Studio
Not only was Emily Temte the winner of last year's Emerging Artists' Exhibition, but she received top prize at the 3rd Annual Southeast Minnesota Regional Exhibition this summer. View this Luther College junior's compelling style of drawing in an exhibition entitled "Fifty," featuring new works on paper.
PAINTING SILK SCARVES WITH "SCARF IT UP"
DATE: February 16 & 23
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 4th
TIME: Thursdays, 6-8pm
COST: $75/person
INSTRUCTORS: Deb Paulson and Patsy Martinson
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio
Join this fun-loving and creative duo and learn their secrets to making beautiful silk scarves! Cost of workshop covers all materials and frame needed to repeat the process again and again.
HALF PRICE CHOCOLATES IN A HEART SHAPED BOX: A Lynne Rothrock and Tom Bourcier Cabaret
DATES: February 17-19
TIMES: Friday and Saturday at 8:00, Sunday at 4:00
COST: $14/$7 students; $12/$6 for Sunday matinee
LOCATION: ArtHaus —Reservations recommended
SPONSORED BY: Amundsons Clothing
Witness the birth of a new collaboration when Decorah's own jazz master Tom Bourcier partners up with the sparkling and dynamic cabaret songstress, Lynne Rothrock. Expect an exciting mix of music from traditional jazz to contemporary cabaret and everything in between. Bring your own refreshments and settle in for a musical treat.
Become a Friend of ArtHaus with secure online donations through PayPal!
WELCOME TO ARTHAUS
Decorah's Home to the Visual & Performing Arts
ArtHaus is Decorah’s home for the arts bringing visual, performing, and literary art together under one roof and offering creative programs for all ages.
Kristen Underwood and Lea Donhowe Lovelace opened ArtHaus in the fall of 2008 to provide a bright and beautiful venue for quality art education and experiences in the heart of downtown Decorah, IA. Now in two locations, ArtHaus (508 W. Water St.) and ArtHaus Studio (516 W. Water St.), they offer professional instruction in visual, performing and literary arts to students of all ages. ArtHaus also hosts free and low-cost events throughout the year such as film showings, poetry slams, gallery openings, wine tastings, theatre, dance, and live music.
Home to Little Masters Art Studio and Upstart Crow Theatreworks, ArtHaus functions as a non-profit organization under the sponsorship of Driftless Art Collective (formerly Decorah Regional Art Council). All contributions in support of ArtHaus are tax deductible. Driftless Art Collective (D.ART Co.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
ArtHaus is a member of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Decorah and the Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.decoraharea.com.
