• February 2025 Recent Works by Carlene Atwater

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  • In the Pop-Up Gallery

    February 1-15:  Works by Molly Smelster Molly Smeltser, a Fort Madison native, is a self-taught artist specializing in macramé, watercolor, and clay work. Her creative journey began four years ago, driven by a practical need to create plant hangers for her home. What started as a calming pastime quickly grew into a passion for crafting…

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  • Upcoming Exhibitions:

    Upcoming Exhibitions:

    Upcoming exhibitions in the Main Gallery and Pop-up Gallery at the FMAAA Art Center. Click the heading for the list of upcoming exhibits



Past Exhibitions:



  • January 2025 Budding Artist Exhibition

    On display January 11 – 31 sponsored by Connection Bank The Budding Artist exhibition of artwork from ages K through 7th grade is on display beginning Saturday, January 11 and will continue through Friday, January 31. This annual showcase of local student work is a favorite for the Art Center, along with students, their parent and…


  • Annual December Member Show

    Opening Reception Thursday, December 5 5pm to 7pm Everyone Welcome!! FMAAA Members have a long tradition of delivering an amazing array of excellence for their Annual Member Show. This is a friendly competition with submissions judged with in their medium along with the selection of an overall Best of Show. New this year will be…


  • 2024 November Earth and Fire by Kristine Souder

    ”I love the feel of the clay, the earthiness and the textures I can create with it.” Kristine Souder Please enable JavaScript to view the artwork.


  • October 2024 45Inch Perspective | photography by Jerry Granaman

    October 4 Opening Reception 5pm to 7pm October 25 noon Lunch ala Art 7pm – 9pm FINALE performance by Kent Strabala and Friends The FMAAA Art Center is hosting new images this month from old friend and longtime supporter, photographer Jerry Granaman. Jerry’s keen eye and patient process produces exceptional imagery. Vivid shapes stand in…


  • September: Iowa Artists Traveling Show called Art HOP group exhibition and a mini Village Art exhibition in the POP-UP Gallery

    FMAAA Art Center to host Art HOP of Southeast Iowa and another version of Village Art in September The Southeast Iowa Art HOP is at the FMAAA Art Center in Fort Madison and Art Domestique in Washington, Iowa with this exhibitions being held across both of these two galleries in South Eastern Iowa.. The art…


  • August TriState Quilt Guild group exhibition

    Friday, August 23 | noon Lunch ala Art Friday, August 23 | 7pm-9pm FINALE with music by Joe Sanford The FMAAA Art Center welcomes the Tri State Quilt Guild for August. Every two years Fort Madison is treated to an exhibit that has roots in historic handcraft but has transcended into modern design. Everyone is…


  • July 2024 Exhibition | Paintings and Prints by Steve Helling

    Thursday, July 11  |   Opening Reception  5pm to 7pm Friday, July 26  |  Lunch ala Art  noon                              FINALE with John Heasly Helling has his own recognizable style In conjunction with this month’s exhibition, the FMAAA Art Center will be hosting Lunch ala Art, a luncheon and artist talk, on Friday, July 26 at noon.…


  • June Exhibition – Reflecting on Place

    June is Photography month at the FMAAA Art Center with Reflecting on Place by Amy Clark and Stan Lester Thursday, June 6   |    5-7pm Opening Reception for Reflecting on Place photography    Friday, June 28   |  noon   Lunch ala Art  Gallery Talk  w/ Amy Clark     June 28  |  7-9pm  FINALE  Out Loud: Readings, Recollections,…


  • May 2024 | Familiar Figures

    Rockwell’s exhibition entitled Familiar Figures opens on Thursday, May 2nd with an Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm. This exhibit is a series of oil paintings in vivid color based upon old family photos juxtaposed against more recently taken shots. They are thoughtfully composed records of teachable moments, memorable firsts, and some of the many…


  • Annual High School Art Exhibition

    Hosting the Annual High School Art Auction is a tradition for the FMAAA Art Center. This year Fort Madison High School, Cardinal High School, and Central Lee High School have filled the Main Gallery with an amazing exhibition that ranges through a variety of categories including: 2D Black/White, 2D Color, Painting, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Sculpture,…


  • March 2024 | Landscapes and Farmscapes | Watercolors by Rebecca Williamson

    Opening Reception for Landscapes and Farmscapes is Thursday, March 7 from 5pm to 7pm The Main Gallery features watercolors developed “on the farm” at Cambre House and Farm by photographer and now watercolorist, Rebecca Williamson this month. Williamson has developed her charming little pieces in a style reminiscent of a folk artist, which has proved popular…


  • February 2024 | Light and Film | silver gelatin prints by Tim Schroll

    Award winning photographer, Tim Schroll, whose work appears in collections and galleries around the world has been a photographer for 45 years. This exhibition of his large format silver gelatin prints will be on display Tuesdays through Saturdays until March 1 from 10am until 5pm and is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the…