Meet the Artist Series

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The five newest Iowa Arts Council Fellows are crisscrossing the state this year to display and discuss their work with other Iowa artists and arts supporters. So mark your calendar for this “Meet the Artist” event and say hello to: River Breitbach, a musician from the Dubuque area who tours the Midwest and produces a video series about Iowa musicians. Jennifer Drinkwater, a community-art specialist at Iowa State University whose recent projects involve paint and cross-stitch. Jack Meggers, a Des Moines filmmaker who works in various formats, including documentaries and music videos, and is an artist-in-residence at Ballet Des Moines. Lee Emma Running, who teaches art at Grinnell College and transforms natural materials into surprising works of art. Rachel Yoder, an Iowa City writer who podcasts interviews with other writers and publishes a literary journal of first and last drafts. 2 p.m. – Artist Talks 3 p.m. – Reception