Mississippi River Valley Art Drive
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One of the largest self-guided art drives in the midwest, MRVAD boasts of 50 participating sights, representing over 200 artists, upward of 30 mediums showing off a multitude of perspectives and techniques.
Individual artists may demonstrate from their home studios or galleries, some may present work in their preferred retail location, while some sights will offer classes.
This self-guided art drive is unique in several aspects. First, it offers local art work from Dubuque and Galena all the way along the Mississippi to Galesburg. Secondly, the variety of art encompasses everyone's needs: decorating, gifting, adornment and practicality!
The drive hours are 10am - 5pm. Visit the website to verify participating location address, contact information and times. A printable map available online in March with all the details.
Mississippi River Valley Art Drive
Phone : 563-343-2765 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 563-289-4121
Email Address : mail@mrvad.com
Web: www.mrvad.com
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