Celebrate 2017 Exhibit Meet the Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony

Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists at the Meet the Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony for the Celebrate 2017 Exhibit. This exhibit celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Clear Lake Arts Center with an exhibition of work by 25 local artists that continue to weave the arts into the fabric of people’s lives. Including works by: Jim Larson, Sally Rasmussen, Beverly Clapsaddle, Lucy DeBartolo, Linda Dlouhy, John Larsen, Dolores Badje, Christina Blum, Elizabeth Bucknell-Morse, Cheri Courter, Toni Dakin, Paula Dummett, Delores Frederick, Mike Hassig, Steve Johnson, Craig Kienast, Margie Kline, Bill Mateer, Laura Nicholson, Renae Quandt, Jim Reynolds, Linda Sorensen, Joan Webster-Vore, Chris White-Rozendaal and Jo Anne Willemsen. A Little History: In 2002, the Arts Center opened the doors to their first storefront in downtown Clear Lake (213 Main Ave, across from City Park). The property was owned by the city and awaiting redevelopment. The retail space started as an artist’s coop that maintained an office for the Clear Lake Arts Council. It was at this time that the name the Clear Lake Arts Center was first used. A part time executive director was hired, and the development of an Arts Education Program began. In 2005, the City owned property neared demolition, leading to the search for a new home, which we found at 17 South 4th Street. Reconstruction and additions of the 35-year-old bank building were completed in March of 2007.