Cherry Pit Crits

Cherry Pit Crits We meet in the J.G. Cherry Building in Cedar Rapids IA We meet in the historic J.G. Cherry Building to share work, exchange ideas, and grow together.

Cofounded by Barb Thompson and Lauren Tucci, Cherry Pit Crits is a quarterly critique group dedicated to supporting visual artists through honest feedback, creative dialogue, and community connection. Cofounded by Barb Thompson and Lauren Tucci in 2025, Cherry Pit Crits is a quarterly critique group dedicated to supporting visual artists through honest feedback, creative dialogue, and community co

nnection. Our goal is to help artists strengthen their practice and elevate the regional arts scene—one conversation at a time. Mission Statement: We are dedicated to fostering a creative and supportive community by providing a space for artists to engage in constructive feedback and meaningful dialogue. Our goal is to elevate visual arts in the region by offering a platform where artists can share their work, receive insightful critique, and grow in their professional art practice. We strive to create an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and the exchange of ideas, ensuring that every meeting is productive, informative, and empowering for all participants.

October 31 is our fourth quarter fine art critique for 2026 >>>Save the date and text your artsy friends!Cherry Pit Crit...
08/28/2026

October 31 is our fourth quarter fine art critique for 2026 >>>
Save the date and text your artsy friends!

Cherry Pit Crits will meet in The Cherry Building in the first floor break room space from 10am- 12pm. This critique is for all types of visual artists: beginners, professionals, and lifelong learners. *Bring a piece of artwork in order to participate*.

What to Expect: This is an informal process and each participant will have a certain amount of time allotted based on how many attendees there are (a few minutes). If you’re new to critiques there are slips of paper with topics and considerations to get the conversation going. There will be light refreshments (tea/coffee).

Let us know you’re coming: RSVP via the event page or DM/Email. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list so the algorithm monster doesn’t leave you in the dark about future events!

18+ and older

The Cherry Building

Join us in TWO WEEKS for the next fine art critique!Bring along a visual art piece to participate. See you on the first ...
07/24/2026

Join us in TWO WEEKS for the next fine art critique!

Bring along a visual art piece to participate. See you on the first floor of The Cherry Building at 10am. Remind your artsy friends!

Inspiration all around…wishing you an artistic Summer ☀️Our next Cherry Pit Crit is August 8th in The Cherry Building - ...
06/11/2026

Inspiration all around…
wishing you an artistic Summer ☀️

Our next Cherry Pit Crit is August 8th in The Cherry Building - YES - this critique is for beginners, professionals, and life long learners, for those looking for constructive feedback on current visual work. Bring a piece of artwork to participate.

work in process? looking for feedback? bring a piece of artwork to discuss at our next critique:May 2nd - 10am-NoonFirs...
04/16/2026

work in process?
looking for feedback?

bring a piece of artwork
to discuss at our next critique:
May 2nd - 10am-Noon

First Floor Break Room
The Cherry Building
329 10th Avenue
Cedar Rapids, IA

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329 10th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

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