Local art rocks!
Hank Hall's drawing Destination Deep Space was selected for the 44th Annual National Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood Exhibition which opened at the Octagon Center in Ames, IA on January 27, 2012. Hall's piece was one of 68 pieces selected from 216 submissions from across the U.S. The piece is a combination of random marks made with a remote-controlled car and a hand-made robot with Sharpie markers attached to them. After the drawing instruments have left a maze of marks, Hall determines how he will develop the drawing. Juror Holly Hackwith from Omaha, NE has been a professional art dealer, consultant, and appraiser for over 25 years. She is the owner of Corporate Art Co. in Omaha since 1985 and has international certification as an art appraiser.
Hank is listed on the Iowa Arts Council artist roster as an approved Teaching Artist. Go to w
ww.iowaartscouncil.org/ and click on Iowa Artist Directory for information about Hank’s classes, workshops, and other creative experiences which qualify for Iowa Arts Council grants to bring him to your school or community. Art on 16th can provide assistance to write the grant.
Hank's fascination with making one-of-a-kind teapots continues. His most recent creation "Circus Arrival" has been selected for the 23rd Annual Teapot Show "On the Road Again" which opens in Chicago on April 1. For the third year in a row, Hank has entered and been selected for this prestigious exhibit of hand-crafted teapots.
"Circus Arrival" includes wheel-thrown and altered clay parts, acrylic paint markings, and a handle made from copper tubing, resin elephants and a wooden ball. The high-fire glazed interior also makes it a fully functional teapot. Hank says he enjoyed figuring out the handle and searching for the "right elephants" to complement the elephant-like body. "Circus Arrival" will be on display at Watertower Place on N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago between April 1 and May 15, at Chiaroscuro gallery, Suite 3050.
Welcome to Hank Hall's Art on 16th
Welcome to Art on 16th, your creative laboratory in Olde Town Spirit Lake in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes. We are located on 16th Street across from the post office and next door to the natural foods store Wilder Thymes! We are part of the dynamic visual arts scene in Northwest Iowa.
Hank Hall - artist, teacher, and co-owner - helps students of all ages turn up their creativity. After 34 years of teaching art in Iowa schools, he now teaches classes year round in clay, drawing, painting, and sculpture at Art on 16th. His one-of-a-kind mixed media pieces, especially teapots, have won regional, national, and international honors. Hank studied under master potter Marguerite Wildenhain in Guerneville, California and has BS & MA degrees in art education.
Sheryl - Hank’s wife and co-owner - is the laboratory manager and assistant. Also a career educator, she is active in the local arts scene.
Along with art classes, Art on 16th features remarkable art for sale by area artists. Please come visit us and see how Art on 16th will invite you to explore your creative side! Call us any time at 712.330.6007 regarding all your arts desire!
Coming Up at Art on 16th
Summer Class Schedule is Posted!
Look under "Classes" on this website for a list of scheduled summer art classes with Hank. Contact Sheryl at shhall@mchsi.com or 712.330.6006 to have an attachment sent directly to you of Hank's classes and a registration form! Summer classes run from June 6 - August 21. Classes fill quickly so please contact us soon!
Next First Friday Art Trek - June 1, 2012
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Don't miss First Friday Art Trek, a fun, free, social event for those interested in or curious about original art! Visit with artists and see Hank at work in his "creative laboratory." Browse the gallery for one-of-a-kind treasures by remarkable local artists. Get info on summer art classes. Sign up for the June 8 special event "Bait Night" during which Hank will take you on a creative drawing fishing trip.
Art on 16th - Special Art Opportunities
Have some fun, create a piece of personal art, and explore your creative side! Hank provides a 2-hour art experience in drawing, painting, or clay with day and time TBD by participants. Turn your experience into a Date Night, Friends Day Out, Family Fun, or a Birthday Party with a fun & creative twist! Contact us for options and prices at 712-330-6006 or 330-6007.
June Water Color Classes with Avis Davis
Art on 16th will continue to offer Water Color classes under the gentle direction of Avis Davis. Davis is a skilled water color artist from Spirit Lake who enjoys sharing her passion for the medium. Classes will meet June 2 and 9 from 1-4 pm. Each Saturday session is only $20 and is suitable for both beginners and more experienced painters. Participants should bring their own supplies. Davis says, “Let's have an afternoon of fun learning some different techniques with watercolor.” The class is limited to 6 participants. Bring supplies. Those interested should call Davis to register at 712-320-4456.
ArtsLIVE Night Out at Art on 16th
7:00 pm
ArtsLIVE invites you to explore Art on 16th, your creative laboratory in Olde Town Spirit Lake! Hank Hall will help participants turn up their creativity with his "Bait Night" drawing activity. Tour the gallery and studio, participate in the fun drawing activity with a fishing twist, and find the right side of your brain! Light refreshments. Pre-register at 712-330-6006 or at shhall@mchsi.com.
Area Fine Artists with Original Work
for Sale at Art on 16th
| Name | Town | Medium |
| Tim Anderson | Cherokee | Wood |
| Timothy J. Arand-McIlrath | Okoboji | Mixed Media Painting |
Bogenrief Studios |
Spencer |
Glass |
Danielle Clouse |
Spirit Lake |
Landscape Painting |
| Ric Daly | Spirit Lake | Mixed Media Painting |
Avis Davis |
Spirit Lake |
Painting & Jewelry |
Dennis Dykema |
Spirit Lake |
Landscape Oil Painting |
Kathy Evert |
Spirit Lake |
Jewelry |
| Hank Hall | Spirit Lake | Clay, mixed media |
Lou Hargens |
Spirit Lake |
Area Photography |
| Gary Hartenhoff | Sioux Falls, SD | Oil Painting |
| Karess Knudtson | Milford | Altered Photos |
William Lieb |
Spirit Lake |
Sculpture |
Jill Olson |
South Bend, IN |
Fabric Bags |
Anita Baedke-Plucker |
Terril |
Water Color |
Torrey Proctor |
Spirit Lake |
Painting |
| Sarah Shey | Brooklyn, NY | Children's Books |
| David Strom | Windom, MN | Pen & Ink |
| Brad Travis | Spirit Lake |
Clay |
Check out these other sites for great art:
ArtsLIVE
Pearson Lakes Art Center
ArtsLIVE Youth Festival
Kindermusik
Sami Bedell Center For The Performing Arts
A Piece of Work, Inc.
Gary Hartenhoff