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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum * Hosting Meyer Most comprehensive collection of Norwegian folk art in America. Open May - October, 9 - 5; closed Mondays from November - April, open other days 10 – 4. 520 W. Water Street Decorah, Iowa 52101 (563) 382-9681 peggy@vesterheim.org www.vesterheim.org
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1. | Joyce Meyer * Photography (Exhibiting at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.) Specializing in scenic and nature photography. Joyce Meyer 113 Dvorak Drive, P.O. Box 156 Spillville, Iowa 52168 (563) 562-3937 joyce.meyer@mchsi.com
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2. | Denise Olds ** Jewelry Creative hand-made jewelry using silver, PMC silver, clay, pearls, gemstones, more. Studio filled with gifts: purses, pottery, etc. KD Rae Jewelry Studio 301 West Water St. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-0301 order@kdraejewelry.com www.kdraejewelry.com
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Hotel Winneshiek * Hosting Brokken, Eckheart and Ohl in the ballroom. Restored Historic Hotel and Opera House. Restaurant, lounge and conference facilities. Hotel Winneshiek 104 E. Water Street Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-4164 info@hotelwinn.com www.hotelwinn.com
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Robbie Brokken * Jewelry (Exhibiting at Hotel Winneshiek) Eclectic mix of vintage elements, natural pearls and gemstones. Robbie Brokken 140 5th St. NE Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2678 Robbievevie@hotmail.com
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Doug Eckheart * Paintings (Exhibiting at Hotel Winneshiek) Watercolors inspired by world travels. Doug Eckheart 508 Day Street Decorah, IA 52101 Day: (563) 387-1112 (0) Night: (563)382-4768 dgeckheart@mchsi.com www.eckheart.com
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5. | Kelly Jean Ohl * Ceramics (Exhibiting at Hotel Winneshiek Ballroom.) Sculptural objects, bowls, rattles, and small installations, incorporating organic textures and shapes. Kelly Jean Ohl 300 East Whittier St. Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2216 kellyjeanohl@hotmail.com
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Agora Arts * Hosting Maurland Contemporary art and fine craft by over 200 local, regional American artisans. Open seven days a week. (Next to the Hotel Winneshiek.) Agora Arts 104 E. Water Street Suite 1 Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-8786 info@agoraarts.com www.agoraarts.com
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6. | Elisabeth Maurland *+ Pottery (Exhibiting at Agora) Wheel-thrown, functional white stoneware pottery decorated with sgraffito and wax-resist techniques. Animal motifs in bright colors. Elisabeth Maurland Studio 207 Washington Street Decorah, Iowa 52101 (563) 382-1227 maur@alpinecom.net
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7. | Karen Haas Misseldine Pottery Functional wheel-thrown and decorative stoneware, made to please both the eye and the hand. Karen Haas Misseldine 605 John Street Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-1465 kmisseldine@yahoo.com
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8. | Sasha Luse * Painting Oil focus on people, plant-life, and cell structures. Abstract “squeegee” acrylic. Sasha Luse (563) 379-5354 sasha.luse@gmail.com
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Vel Luse * Wood Wood-burning and scroll saw techniques, presenting animals, landscapes and historical subjects. Marveluse Creations 105 Center Street Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-6205 velluse@yahoo.com
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9. | John Jefferson * Leather Hand-crafted leather goods. Many are hand-stitched. Variety of suede and leather. Viking Leather 611 North Street Decorah, IA 52101 Day: (563) 387-1119 Night: (563) 382-9697 Jeffersj@luther.edu
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10. | Mary Ann Gloe ** Painting (Hosting Cole, Moh, and Strom.) Primarily watercolor paintings, mostly realistic in style, some abstractions, and a few creations in other media. Gloe Studio 801 Ridge Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-3537 magloe@oneota.net
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11. | Doug Cole ** Pottery (exhibiting at Gloe Studio) Unique wheel-thrown stoneware. Specializing in bowls, vases, bottle-necks, and lidded forms. Cole Art Pottery 1005 W. 1st Street Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-3397 deccvc@iowatelecom.net
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12. | Connie Mohr ** Painting (Exhibiting at Gloe Studio) Watercolor and oils. Still-lifes, landscapes and floral scenes. Plum Creek Gallery P. O. Box 39 Fredericksburg, IA 50630 (563) 237-5755 mohrconnie@iowatelecom.net
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13. | Julie Strom ** Photography (Exhibiting at Gloe Studio) Hand-printed black-and white, color, and cyanotypes. Wide variety of subject matter including local scenes. Julie Strom 1707 Canoe Ridge Rd., Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-0315 stromjul@luther.edu
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14. | Steven Maeck Painting/Sculpture Modernist paintings in oil, acrylic, and multi-media. Assemblage and welded steel sculpture and The Big Spring Panel Project. Big Spring 2763 College Drive Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 735-5429 blueriderart@earthlink.net
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15. | Gene Somdahl ** Pottery Functional, high-fired stoneware including wood and soda fired pieces. Nordly's Studio 2148 Horn Hollow Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-5349 gene.NIAST@somdahl.com
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16. | Deb Wedemeyer Photography Color photographs of nature in Winneshiek County, United States, Scandinavia, and Africa. Landscapes, animals, and flowers. DW Originals 2875 Bluffton Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-6036 dworiginals2003@yahoo.com
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17. | Roma O'Brien Michel * Painting Oil, watercolor and acrylic. Chimney Rock Gallery 3331 Chimney Rock Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 735-5572 rmichel@mabeltel.coop
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18. | Dean Schwarz/ Gunnar Schwarz * Pottery Wheel-thrown, one-of-a-kind stoneware pottery. Schwarz Pots 2248 South Bear Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-5221 dschwarz50@hotmail.com
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19. | Elea Uhl ** Santas Victorian and woodland Santas. Originally designed, with hand-sculpted clay faces. "Felted" designs in scarves, purses, and fashion. Uhl-Tide Creations 1968 Trout Run Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-3874 uhle@nicc.edu
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20. | Doug Ransom Furniture Making End tables, coffee tables, entertainment centers, and office credenzas. Natural and faux finishes. Ransom Bldg Con 2232 172nd Ave. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-1897 (563) 380-9996 ransombldgcon@yahoo.com
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21. | Jane Orvella Fiber Fine quilts, wall-hangings, table runners, and fine sewn wool items. Jane Orvella 1642 State Hwy 9 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-9804 orvella@netins.net
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22. | Larry & Doris Lubbert *+ Woodcarving Scandinavian design: Gnomes, trolls, santas, snowmen, caricatures, and Christmas decorations. GNOMES and Things, Woodcarvings 2440 Cedar Valley Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8053 lubbert@mchsi.com www.gnomesandthings.com
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23. | Carol Gaustad **+ Painting Pastels, watercolors, colored pencil, hand-dyed and painted silk scarves. Carol Gaustad 1668 Augusta Road Decorah 52101 (563) 382-3488 cgandemy@mchsi.com
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24. | Edith Lerstrom *+ Drawing Pen and ink incorporating non-mainstream individualist subject matter. Edith Lerstrom 2548 Eastwood Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8396
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25. | David Cavagnaro ** Photography Photographic prints, nature designs and close-ups. Heirloom vegetable collages, horticultural images and other. Cavagnaro Photography 1575 Manawa Trail Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8833 davidcphoto@oneota.net www.naturalight.net
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26. | Darla & Glen Ellickson **+ Jewelry Custom designs. Contemporary jewelry in silver and 14 kt. gold. Unique gemstones. Creator of EARLOOPS©, non-pierced earring alternative. Ellickson Jewelry Studio and Gallery 3175 Middle Sattre Road Decorah, IA 52101-7416 (563) 382-2295 darla@earloops.com www.earloops.com
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27. | George Lowe ** Pottery Wheel-thrown functional stoneware inspired by historical traditions. Clay Basket 1546 Salem Lane Road. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 387-0349 claybask@oneota.net
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Martha Monson Lowe ** Basketry Woven rattan baskets reminiscent of ancient vessels with emphasis on form and texture. Clay Basket 1546 Salem Lane Road. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 387-0349 claybask@oneota.net
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28. | Carl Homstad ** Woodcuts/Paintings Naturalistic landscapes in oil, watercolor, and woodcut prints. Homstad Studio & Gallery 3112 Springwater Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8075 carl@carlart.com www.carlart.com
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29. | Paula Brown + Jewelry Beaded jewelry from simple designs to intricately embellished wearable art-works featuring semi-precious stones and sterling silver. The Goods 1814 337th St. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-6378 or (563) 380-9091 thegoods_jewelry@hotmail.com
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School Hosting Young Limestone structure on National Register. The longest continuously used school in Iowa, 106 years. Locust School Intersections of W38 and A26 Decorah, IA 52101 Winneshiek County Historical Society (563) 382-4166 historical@co.winneshiek.ia.us
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31. | Jean Murray + Fiber Uses fabric, paint, thread, and paper to create art inspired by nature, color and narrative. Jean Murray 3445 Locust Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8642 jandtmurray@gmail.com www.jeanmurray-fiberart.com
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32. | Jill Stephenson Basketry Reed baskets designed “with-a-purpose” in a non-electric log home/studio. Waterloo Workshop 369 Waterloo Creek Drive Dorchester, IA 52140
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33. | Nate & Hallie Evans + Pottery Wood-fired functional stoneware pottery, ranging from dinnerware and serving dishes to large decorative floor pots. Allamakee Wood-Fired Pottery 2856 Blair Rd. New Albin, IA 52160 (563) 544-4378 woodfire@acegroup.cc www.allamakeewoodfiredpottery.com
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34. | Fred Easker **+ Painting Eastern Iowa landscapes, oils, prints. Fred Easker 221 Walnut Lansing, IA 52151 (563) 393-1423 feasker@mchsi.com www.easkerart.com
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Velga Easker ** Collage Inspired by traditional quilts using postage stamps and other found materials. Velga Easker 221 Walnut Lansing, IA 52151 (563) 393-1423
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35. | Joyce Bakke * Snowmen/Quilting Snowmen hand-crafted of wool from our sheep in northeast Iowa. Iowa Woolies 920 2nd Street N.W. Waukon, IA 52172 (563) 568-4188 jbakke52172@yahoo.com
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36. | Peggy & Steve Kittelson **+ Kaleidoscopes/Jewelry Award winning collectible fused and slumped glass kaleidoscopes with exquisite flame-sculpted interiors. Also have vibrant dichroic glass jewelry. Woodland Design Inc. 27491 Harding Rd. Clermont, IA 52135 (563) 423-7336 pegsteve@acegroup.cc www.peggykittelsonjewelry.com
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37. | Marti & Carol Swenson + Photography Images inspired by Northeast Iowa. Landscapes, florals, wildlife, and historic images. Gallery showcases over 70 local and regional Artists, open Wed-Sat 10-6, Sundays June-Sept 12-4. The Art Gallery 301 Mill Street, PO Box 26 Clermont, IA 52135 (563) 423-2213 swenphoto@acegroup.cc
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38. | Kristine Stark ** Fiber Felted, woven and knitted textiles alive with color and texture for you and your home. Vortex Fiber Designs 10916 Highway 56 Elgin, IA 52141 (563) 426-5680 wridge@alpinecom.net
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