The Cherry Building

The August First Thursday in New Bohemia We go to the Cherry Building to learn about all the free art exhibits you can see Thursday 8/6 around the historic New Bohemia neighborhood.

The First Thursday of each month enjoy FREE art exhibits in the New Bohemia Neighborhood. In August, walk through The Cherry Building, CSPS Hall and Tree of Liminality to view new artwork exhibits while enjoying the historic neighborhood of New Bohemia.

Featured in the Schwartzkopf Gallery on the First Floor:
“Seasonal Patterns” watercolor artwork by Barb Thompson

This collection showcases the comforting predictability of classic patterns—stripes, polka dots, paisley—and infuses them with the untamed energy of Midwestern vegetation. It is a visual celebration of plants pushing through boundaries.

Artist Reception 5-7pm
Artwork on Display 1 July – 30 August 2025artwork

Enjoy Artwork in various mediums throughout The Cherry Building!

The First Thursday of each month enjoy FREE art exhibits in the New Bohemia Neighborhood. In August, walk through The Cherry Building, CSPS Hall and Tree of Liminality to view new artwork exhibits while enjoying the historic neighborhood of New Bohemia.

Join the Iowa Ceramic Center and Glass Studio for a special First Thursday exhibition celebrating the beginning of a new residency year at the Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio. Throughout their first week at ICCGS, each resident artist has created new work that offers a glimpse into their unique artistic voice. Spend the evening browsing the exhibition, meeting the artists behind the work, and hearing about their background, experiences and creative practice. Hear brief artist remarks beginning at 5:30 PM, and enjoy light refreshments while exploring the exhibition. New Resident Artists Include: Riley Baldus, Lillian Davis, Claire Dolan, June Jacquot, Monica Long, Matthew Rowe
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The First Thursday of each month enjoy FREE art exhibits and experiences in the New Bohemia Neighborhood.

In August, you can experience a beginner-friendly adult dance class in The Cherry Building. Rootspace Wellness is offering "Hip-Hop Moves & Grooves" for anyone looking for a fun outlet to move, sweat, and laugh. This class is all about rhythm, confidence, and letting your body find the beat. Enjoy approachable hip-hop-inspired movement, groove basics, simple combinations, and the kind of steps you can actually have fun with. You do not need to be a dancer. You do not need to “know what you’re doing.” You just need to be willing to move, loosen up, and have fun!

PreRegister: https://rootspacewellnesscr.as.me/movesandgrooves
First Floor • Suite 122 • 6-7:30pm