Exhibitions

The Sioux City Art Center’s exhibitions primarily include artworks made by contemporary artists who live and work in the upper Midwest. Exhibitions include thematic group exhibitions, one-person exhibitions, and both local and regional juried exhibitions. Large exhibitions of any kind are presented in either or both of the Art Center’s third-floor galleries, each of which has approximately 3,000 square feet of space.

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Exhibitions

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Exhibitions include thematic group exhibitions, one-person exhibitions, and both local and regional juried exhibitions.

More About Our Exhibitions

A small gallery on the third floor is reserved for the presentation of Grant Wood’s Corn Room Mural, a 1926 work that was originally created for the Martin Hotel, one block north of the Art Center. Second-floor gallery space is reserved for exhibitions with a local connection. Three first-floor galleries are used to present exhibitions of artworks in the permanent collection.

In 2003, the Art Center began a new series of exhibitions that are sponsored by the Blockbuster Partners, a group of supporters who are committed to making large-scale exhibitions accessible to the Sioux City community. Subjects of Blockbuster exhibitions since 2003 have included Rodin, da Vinci, and Pollock, and have featured subjects ranging from Colonial and early American historical objects and the photographic documentation of the western United States to motorcycles and Lego bricks.

Current Exhibitions

Facing a Changed World

March 16, 2023—July 30, 2023

Facing a Changed World is a collaborative installation between Siouxland Public Media and photographer Ron Johns. For the past few months, Studio Manager Mark Munger has been interviewing a diverse group of our regional citizens, opening a welcoming space to share and reflect on their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The reception for Facing a Changed World will be on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Youth Art Month Exhibition: Middle School Students

February 25, 2023—April 9, 2023

This annual exhibition celebrates the artwork of Siouxland students from the tri-state area. The 2023 installation includes creative expressions by middle school students in diverse styles and materials. The reception for Youth Art Month will be on Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 1:30 – 3:00pm. Presentation of awards will take place at 2:00pm.

Heavy

November 11, 2022—April 23, 2023

The seven sculptures on view in our second-floor gallery are some of the heaviest pieces in the Sioux City Art Center’s collection. They were made with either bronze, galvanized steel or stainless steel. Not only are they hard to move but heavy sculptures emphasize a sense of permanence and the weight of the artist’s intended meaning.

Earth-Water-Light

April 12, 2022—December 31, 2040

This long-term exhibition includes more than 80 artworks from the Sioux City Art Center’s permanent collection. Each gallery contains artworks that are organized by the words, Earth Water and Light.

Grant Wood’s Corn Room Mural

June 1, 2007—December 31, 2040

For the first time since 1992, Grant Wood’s Corn Room mural is shown in its entirety. An exhibition gallery was created in the summer of 2007 in the third-floor H. H. Everist Gallery for long-term display of the mural, while at the same time allowing the remaining Jensen and Terra galleries to be used for changing exhibitions.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Briar Cliff Review Exhibition

April 20, 2023—September 3, 2023

The Sioux City Art Center is pleased to present the newest installment of Briar Cliff Review. This annual exhibition of artworks by local, regional, and national artists, were selected for the 2023 edition of The Briar Cliff Review, Briar Cliff University’s award-winning journal. The reception for Briar Cliff Review will be on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

Teo Nguyen: Viet Nam Peace Project

August 17, 2023—January 14, 2024

Teo Nguyen’s solo museum exhibition invites contemplation and reflection on the Vietnamese people’s struggles toward peace and what the artist calls “the politics of worthiness.” His stories of heartbreak, optimism, resistance, and reconciliation that are interwoven into Vietnamese culture and spiritualism. The reception for Viet Nam Peace Project will be on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Judy Onofrio: Deep Dive

September 21, 2023—February 11, 2024

This exhibition will situate Judy Onofrio’s wall-mounted and floor sculptures in the history of the American craft and self-taught artist movements. At 82 years young, Judy continues to inspire the next generation of artists while championing the artists who paved the way for her success. The reception will be on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Past Exhibitions

Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez: Turn of the Sea

August 20, 2022—March 5, 2023

The Sioux City Art Center is delighted to present Turn of the Sea, a solo exhibition by Colombian-American artist Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez. Turn of the Sea will be an exciting opportunity for audiences to see the Lincoln, Nebraska-based artist’s largest paintings and installations together for the first time. The reception for Turn of the Sea will be on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Camera Club: Greatest Hits

November 17, 2022—February 12, 2023

This year’s Camera Club exhibition is Greatest Hits. Instead of a theme we’re asking you to submit your best and most exciting work. If you have started a new series, what are some of your favorite images? Let’s see the best shots from a recent trip or wilderness adventure. Have you been working on your studio or street photography? Or, you can submit your favorite group or self-portraits. It’s up to you!

Larassa Kabel: Sojourn

November 17, 2022—February 12, 2023

Larassa Kabel is an interdisciplinary artist who uses drawing, painting, sculpture, performance and photography to explore mortality, nature, connection and community. Sojourn will be her largest solo exhibition to date and will feature her most recent work, including an exciting series of prints that continue her investigation of human and animal connections. The reception for Sojourn will be on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Local Perspectives

July 28, 2022—November 6, 2022

Local Perspectives is the ever-popular exhibition that celebrates the diversity, talent and enthusiasm of you, YES YOU, our local artists! The reception for Local Perspectives will be on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 6:00-8:00pm.