OSKALOOSA — Bank Iowa has committed $15,000 to Fine Arts and Cultural Events (FACE) of Mahaska County to sponsor the Oskaloosa Art Gallery over the next three years. The donation is part of Bank Iowa Foundation’s focus on supporting organizations that make communities better places. 

The gallery exhibits the work of professional artists and students from Iowa and as far away as New York. Photography, paintings, fiber arts, ceramics, multimedia, and digital art have been featured, providing a variety of experiences for visitors. Art camp students also delight in showing their creations to family and friends in this unique space. The gallery is open to the public at no charge.  

FACE is a non-profit organization that also offers art classes and activities where individuals from preschool children to senior citizens can develop and explore their creativity – along with a sculpture workshop, ceramics studio, public art, and a venue for concerts and open mic nights. 

To kick off the 10th anniversary of the art center, FACE is hosting a free reception at the gallery located at 115 1st Ave West in Oskaloosa for Des Moines based artist, performer and activist, Leo Bird on Wednesday January 24th from 5-7pm with a special performance following at 7:15pm. THE WORDS HE CANNOT SAY is an immersive art experience that provides autism awareness and education.