UPCOMING EVENTS


Benson First Friday + New American Arts Festival
Aug
1

Benson First Friday + New American Arts Festival

August 1st First Friday + New American Arts Festival!

Join us every First Friday of the month in the Benson Creative District for a night filled with art, live music, food, and community! From 5 PM to 2 AM, experience a variety of gallery openings, art exhibitions, local vendors, and live performances at venues across Maple Street and beyond!

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Middle of Nowhere Rural Art & Music Festival
Jul
12

Middle of Nowhere Rural Art & Music Festival

The Middle of NOWhere Rural Art & Music Festival brings together artists, culture bearers, musicians and vendors in rural environments to showcase the gifts of our diverse communities. Through facilitating exciting arts and cultural events we engage visitors who might be crammed up in the city with a chance to connect to the rural places that we love. Expect food trucks, games, and collaborative art activities.

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Community Paint Day! Protecting Our Waterways, 2025
Jul
9

Community Paint Day! Protecting Our Waterways, 2025

Join us for a community paint day on Wednesday, July 9th! Community members are invited to show up between 5pm - 8pm and decorate a fish for Sioux City's newest storm drain mural!

Wednesday, July 9th
5pm - 8pm
4th and Court St, Downtown Sioux City, IA
Free, all ages, no experience necessary

Protecting Our Waterways is organized by local artists and environmental enthusiasts in collaboration with the Sioux City Environmental Advisory Board, the Iowa Environmental
Council, Red Sky Nation, NWIA Group Sierra Club, and The Dailey Collective.

Inspiring creativity, eco-friendly practices, and rematriation in Siouxland through community-based public art projects and green space regeneration.

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Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang at Hardline Coffee
Jun
29

Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang at Hardline Coffee

Join our monthly gathering of creative people in the Siouxland area!

GATHERING SEEDS CREATIVE HANG
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
Hardline Coffee
1004 4th St. Sioux City, IA
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Gathering Seeds: a gathering of creative folks doing creative things!

A great place to meet people, make new friends, and connect with community members on a regular basis.

Show up anytime and stay as long as you'd like! Feel free to bring a friend!

Each month, we will continue to grow the beautiful community we want to live in, from the inside out. Bring your friends and connect with new people for future projects. The possibilities are endless!!
ALL mediums, arts, and people are welcome! We only ask you to be kind, clean, and bring your own supplies. This event is FREE!
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Brought to you by Orbit Creator Space, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Brutal Doodles & Hardline Coffee

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Art Tea Party at Winnie's: Collage Night!
Jun
14

Art Tea Party at Winnie's: Collage Night!

Orbit Creator Space Presents:

Art Tea Party at Winnie’s: Collage Night!
(Funky Attire Optional)

Hosted by Brutal Doodles & Goblin Cult

Saturday, June 14th
Open Studio: 5pm - 9pm
Show up anytime and stay as long as you’d like!

$25 each (age 12 and under $15 each)
All supplies and materials included!
Take your artwork home!
Optional: bring your own supplies (photos, magazines, stickers, etc.)

Non-alcoholic drinks available at Winnie’s
Your first cup of tea is FREE!

Located inside The Dailey Collective
1004 4th St. Sioux City, IA

All ages
All people are welcome

Tickets and Other Links:

PayPal Ticket Link

RSVP on FB

LinkTree

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Gathering Seeds Creative Hangout
May
11

Gathering Seeds Creative Hangout

Join us for an OUTDOOR edition of Gathering Seeds Creative Hang at Agape Community Garden!

Bring your own creative project to work on, or just show up and hang out! Bring a friend! Bring your mom!

Show up and hang out for 10 minutes or for the whole 4 hours!

All ages, everyone is welcome!

Hosted by Brutal Doodles, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, and the NWIA Group Sierra Club!

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Family Day at the Sioux City Art Center
May
10

Family Day at the Sioux City Art Center

We’re thrilled to present to the community the 2nd annual FREE Family Art Day on May 10, 2025 to foster a love for art and creativity within our community and enrich the lives of Siouxland families!

Join us for art activities, guided tours, food, demonstrations, games, magic, bubbles, face painting, and other family-friendly activities – all at NO COST.

More details and schedule of events to come! Click interested or going to stay updated!

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Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang • August 2024
Aug
25

Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang • August 2024

Gathering Seeds: Cultivating a Creative Community aims to bring anyone together who is interested in sharing, seeing, and creating art and meeting fellow creatives. Join us in our third year of creations together!

Each month, we will continue gathering seeds to grow the beautiful community we want to live in, from the inside out. Bring your friends and connect with new people for future projects. The possibilities are endless!!

ALL mediums, arts, and people are welcome! We only ask you to be kind, clean, and bring your own supplies.

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2024 SUMMER GATHERINGS:

May 26th

June 30th

July 28th

August 25th

Vangarde Arts

12:00pm - 4:00pm

416 Pierce St. Sioux City, IA

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Brought to you by SUX ART HUB, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Brutal Doodles, Sweettttart, Hardline Coffee & Vangarde Arts

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Climate/Change • Art Exhibition
Aug
1

Climate/Change • Art Exhibition

The Sioux City Art Center's Biennial Exhibition returns this summer. The theme for this year is Climate/Change, and was juried by Elizabeth Gollnick, PhD., Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center.

Join us, Thursday, August 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Sioux City Art Center for complimentary beverages and experience this exciting exhibition for the first time, show casing artwork by some of the region's most ambitious artists.

With a presentation by Dr. Gollnick at 6:00pm.

(art pictured in graphic, Holz, Spring Flood)

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Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang • July 2024
Jul
28

Gathering Seeds • Creative Hang • July 2024

Gathering Seeds: Cultivating a Creative Community aims to bring anyone together who is interested in sharing, seeing, and creating art and meeting fellow creatives. Join us in our third year of creations together!

Each month, we will continue gathering seeds to grow the beautiful community we want to live in, from the inside out. Bring your friends and connect with new people for future projects. The possibilities are endless!!

ALL mediums, arts, and people are welcome! We only ask you to be kind, clean, and bring your own supplies.

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2024 SUMMER GATHERINGS:

May 26th

June 30th

July 28th

August 25th

Vangarde Arts

12:00pm - 4:00pm

416 Pierce St. Sioux City, IA

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Brought to you by SUX ART HUB, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Brutal Doodles, Sweettttart, Hardline Coffee & Vangarde Arts

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Winter Art Market at Wise I Brewing
Dec
16

Winter Art Market at Wise I Brewing

Experience the festive fusion of creativity and craft at our holiday art market hosted at Wise I Brewery. Immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit as local artists showcase their unique creations, from vibrant paintings to handcrafted treasures. Wander through the taproom, where every piece tells a story, and witness the magic of live painting, where artists bring their visions to life before your eyes. Sip on specialty brews and find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, making this holiday season a celebration of both art and ale.

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