Almelien Studio

09/20/2026

Completed an American Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship. This was a 21 day adventure in Norway, and a study in fiber and weavers. This is my fav. photo. This was a morning in Idesbørg Norway. Home of the West Telemark Museum

06/07/2026

LAST CALL …. for Washington
En Plein Aire 2026

Washington-A postcard perfect town with idyllic Iowa scenery. Washington has what Iowa does best -quality foods, crops on rolling farmlands, pastures of grazing cattle, hogs, sheep, even goats plus big skies, and small-town life, centered around our city square.

Come join us at Art Domestique this June 12th, 13th and 14th to embrace and paint our small-town life. Registration is $30.00. Painting starts Friday night with nocturne painting, continues all day Saturday followed by a free evening meal. Painting resumes early Sunday morning followed by a Quick Paint, then judging and awards at 4:00P.M.
Call Art Domestique Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 10:00A.M. till 4:00P.M. at 319-653-8550. Or email us at [email protected]. Entry form is also on our web page at artdomestiquegallery.com.

Art Domestique
118 S Iowa Ave, Washington

06/06/2026

PRESENTING Art Domestique’s fabulous display of historical memorabilia as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. On the square in Washington.

05/21/2026

03/13/2026

LAST WEEK to view the 2026 Budding Artists Show. RECEPTION is Sunday, March 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Prizes awarded at 2:00 p.m. Free and open to the public at Art Domestique, on the square in Washington.

12/14/2025

TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day 13 years ago, a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 20 children and six staff members. https://www.wfla.com

12/14/2025

"Happy Camper" is now for sale at the gallery, ART DOMESTIQUE, in Washington, Iowa, part of the SMALL WORKS SHOW.