MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon is an artsy kind of town.
So, when a space opened up in the heart of the historic main street several months ago, local artists Kimberly Machovec-Smith, Chris Childers and Bob Campagna combined their creative energies to open a gallery.
Read MoreA ribbon cutting was held at Abbe Creek Gallery Monday, September 16, 2024 welcoming the new business to the main street community in Mount Vernon, IA.
Read MoreA dream of three separate artists is becoming a reality, when Abbe Creek Gallery opens in the former Right Frame of Mind retail space this Saturday, Sept. 14, in uptown Mount Vernon from 6 to 9 p.m. A brief welcoming message will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Read MoreMore than 50 students from the Thompson School District participated in a 4-day photography workshop. It all culminated in a multi-media exhibit featuring black and white photos and poems--created by the students.
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Photo Credit: Kenneth Jessen / Loveland Reporter-Herald
The Loveland Reporter-Herald announced the launch of Bob Campagna’s latest book, "Renascence." A collaboration with artist Sylvia Eichman, the book pairs images of lonely and forgotten places with Eichman's colorful and sometimes abstract interpretations of those same images. Read the full release here.