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River 2 River

Name: River 2 River
Start: 2024-08-05T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-26T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Gilded Pear Gallery

August 5, 2024 - October 26, 2024

Nationally juried exhibition highlight the richness and diversity of ceramic art in the U.S. in conjunction with the 6th annual Iowa Clay Conference, to be held at the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio in Cedar Rapids, IA between October 4-6, 2024 . $135 both days, $80 per day

Exhibition closing reception/awards ceremony: October 5th 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Details

Start:: August 5, 2024
End:: October 26, 2024
Event Category:: Art exhibit
Event Tags:: art exhibit, exhibition
Website:: https://www.gildedpeargallery.com/river-2-river.html

Venue

: Gilded Pear Gallery
: 808 3rd Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 United States + Google Map
Phone: 319-366-0205
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