Iowa City Eastside Artists

10/19/2026

Marcus Nashelsky is back with us as a Guest Artist for our 2026 show! His handmade bags are the perfect marriage of beauty and function, with thoughtfully designed compartments and harmonious colors of fabric and stitching. We asked him for a photo of the interior details, so you can see why we’re obsessed!
Our show is December 4-6 at the Masonic Building.

10/15/2026

If you see Patti Zwick today, be sure to wish her Happy Birthday!
Patti is busy busy busy sewing these colorful cotton zipper bags for the 2026 Eastside Artists Show!

10/12/2026

Drawing on her storytelling skills, puppet artist Monica Leo has done a series of block prints for our 2026 Show, inspired by the talltale heroine Sal Fink.

10/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest Guest Artist to our 2026 Show!
Jules Ozolins will be bringing original watercolor notecards and digital art, featuring clowns and a variety of whimsical animals!

10/05/2026

Mixed media artist Kay Irelan has a wonderful eye for composition of both form and color. Her small works incorporate acrylics, relief printing, and collage. For our 2026 show, she’s also bringing a selection of coasters!

10/01/2026

It’s hard to believe it, but October is here, and we’re just two months away from the 2026 Eastside Artists Show, which will be held December 4-6 at the Masonic Building!
We welcome fall with this dramatic digital image of Iowa City’s iconic Black Angel, by Laurie Haag.
Watch this space for more updates and guest artist introductions as our show approaches.

08/05/2026

Eastside Artist Patti Zwick is the featured artist for the month of August at the Times Club Cafe at Prairie Lights Bookstore. Enjoy her colorful wall quilts with your favorite beverage. Closing reception August 31 5-7 PM.

06/04/2026

“Saw-whet Owl #3” is one of the monotypes by ESA Amy Dobrian that will be on view for the month of June at The Green House, as part of the exhibit “Whose Woods These Are: A Creative Survey of Hickory Hill Park.”

06/04/2026

Eastside Artist Amy Dobrian and former ESA Claudia McGehee are two of the featured artists in the exhibit “Whose Woods These Are: A Creative Survey of Hickory Hill Park,” which opens this evening at The Green House. The exhibit is being held in conjunction with FHHP’s annual meeting and is open to the public, featuring artists inspired by Hickory Hill Park. Exhibit runs through the month of June.

Join us on Thursday, June 4, at The Green House from 6-8:00 PM for an annual meeting and celebration of Hickory Hill Park as a creative resource and inspiration for artists.

We’ll be sharing information on our efforts to restore native landscapes in the park and news of exciting projects on the horizon.

The exhibit,”Whose Woods These Are: A Creative Survey of Hickory Hill Park,” will be on display at The Green House during the month of June.

04/25/2026

One week left to apply! Accepting applications for 2026 guest artists through Saturday, May 2!

Applications Now Open!

Artists, have you ever thought of joining the Eastside Artists as a Guest Artist?
We are now accepting applications in all media for our 2026 Show, to be held December 4-6 at the Masonic Building.
Follow link below to view the application form.
Applications are due Saturday, May 2. Work to be reviewed by jury Sunday, May 3.