Artists
Hardworking artists populate Marshall County. While pursuing their artistic endeavors they add a flair to the community. The Alliance is dedicated to supporting existing artists and crafts people and welcoming new residents to the area.
Nancy Adams, Assemblages & Photography
Melbourne, IA 50162
641-482-3557
As a child, Nancy was enthralled with creating environments for dolls and pets, and always loved the school ‘shadow box’ projects. “I’ve been a lifelong student of art and psychology and as a young adult I found a way to combine these passions through assemblages.” Also delving into photography, Nancy recently had an exhibit at the Marshalltown Community College’s Ray Frederick Gallery. Nancy believes that Marshall County is in the midst of a Renaissance, and that art is leading the way. She will continue to champion non-traditional artistic media. Nancy offers workshops, exhibits at local and regional juried shows, and is available for commission pieces. Nancy adds, “Like most living things, I’m a work in progress and so is my work!”
Tim Castle, Visual Artist
3181 340th Street
Gilman, IA 50106
641-752-7106 ext. 376
Tim has been busy since high school with artistic endeavors and believes education is important for every artist. In addition to his work as a painter and sculptor, Tim also teaches at Marshalltown Community College where he develops public art projects with his students. During Tim’s time at MCC, he has coordinated exhibits at the Ray Frederick Gallery and collaborates with Marshalltown Community School District children through Mid-Iowa Community Action. Tim’s goals for 2007 are to continue developing public art projects and growing as a teacher and as an artist.
Ellie Chandler, Pianist
1111 West Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-753-3886
Ellie is a long-time pianist, starting at the tender age of 4, and piano teacher. She is also concerned with preserving pianos in the community. She received a Bachelor’s of Music degree in piano performance at the University of Iowa in 1956, and continued her studies at the graduate level. She has been a long-time Marshalltown teacher and performer. Currently, she is part of the Tuesday Musical Club which completed the restoration of two Steinway grand pianos at the Fisher Community Center and will soon finish restoring the Binford House grand piano.
John Devlin, Pianist & Pottery
407 South Webster
LeGrand, IA 50142
641-479-2211
www.johndevlin.com
John obtained an MA in piano performance from the University of Iowa in 1967. He came to Le Grand, a bedroom community six miles east of Marshalltown, where he taught instrumental music and maintained a piano studio at home playing on and teaching on two Steinways, a model B and a restored model R. He has played organ at several area churches and is currently pianist/organist at Hope United Methodist Church where he produces a monthly Arts Evening showcasing the amazing talents of area and national musicians. Since retirement from school teaching (he still teaches piano at home) he has been marketing pottery he makes in a large studio he maintains at his home. The unique pottery utilizes botanics in a process creating fossil-type impressions in the finished ware. He displays in juried art fairs throughout the midwest during the summers and has work at the Perfect Setting Gallery in Marshalltown and the Octagon Gallery in Ames.
Shelli Finch, Visual Artist
620 Union Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-351-4654
www.stressart.com
Shelli’s emphasis is painting, but she also does some sculpture. Primarily self-taught, Shelli started her artistic endeavors 6 years ago and now sells her work through E-Bay and her website. A new endeavor is finishing her Masters Degree in Education. Shelli will teach kindergarten art classes through Marshalltown’s Park & Rec beginning in January. Her hope is to some day teach art and art history at the junior college level.
Dorothy Francis, Writer
1505 Brentwood Terrace
Marshalltown, IA 50158
www.dorothyfrancis.com
Dorothy began writing short stories, then novels and nonfiction. She has taught for the Institute of Children’s Literature for 20 years and has led numerous workshops throughout the Midwest – including the University of Iowa. She is a member of various writing societies and continues to hone her abilities. A major goal for 2007 is to continue writing and studying the art of fiction writing. Her newest book, Cold-Case Killer (italicize please), is a mystery and will be released in April.
Ray Frederick, Visual Artist
1400 Lincoln Tower Circle
Apartment 402
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-752-0994
Ray was reared on a farm, but had his mind more on the landscape than on the work at hand. He always knew he wanted to be an artist. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and continued to explore and develop his technique through master classes around the country. Ray taught at Marshalltown Community College (MCC) for many years while producing artwork that traveled the world and received many awards. After Ray retired from teaching, MCC established the Ray Frederick Gallery. Ray is still busy producing artwork.
Will Hildebrandt, Visual Artist
PO Box 381
LeGrand, IA 50142
641-479-2322
Will began his artistic career in high school and continued through college. He has extended his training through workshops and master classes. Currently, he teaches at the community college and high school levels, but also provides workshops. He enters his drawings and paintings in art shows and his work can be found at the Central Iowa Art Association studio. Will is intent on producing additional pieces and entering more exhibition contests. As part of his marketing plan, he is interested in setting up a website.
Pam Muench, Visual Artist
PO Box 183
State Center, IA 50247
641-483-2504
Inspired by the Impressionist Collection at Fisher Community Center as a young child, Pam always had a strong interest in art. After following alternative career paths, she received a Bachelor’s in Fine Art at Iowa State and later received a Master’s in Art & Design with an emphasis in K-12 teaching certification. She is now in her 7th year of teaching and currently teaches 5th and 6th grade art at Lenihan Intermediate School in Marshalltown. She finds this age group exciting and is happy to have hour classes with her kids. With this extra ten minutes of class time at the intermediate level, students have time to focus on their creative endeavors and gain a deeper understanding of art concepts. Aside from developing curriculum for her classes, she focuses on her own artistic development. Pam is creating a collection of her own artwork and developing her own creativity through drawing and painting. She was an artist featured during the Lincoln Highway Studio Tour in October. A major goal for her is to produce more artwork in 2007.
Gary Stattler, Ceramics
PO Box 86
Conrad, IA 50621
641-366-2172
Gary started his pottery experience in college. He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Education with a Field of Emphasis in Ceramics at the University of Northern Iowa. He taught in the Marshalltown Community School District for 32 years. Now he is a freelance artist based in Conrad. He is busy with art shows and festivals, consigning his work in The General Store in Conrad.
Annette Stormont, Ceramics
Annette began studying ceramic art at a private school in Minneapolis and continued on at Harper College in Palatine, IL. Her work can be found at The Perfect Setting.
Sandra Vas, Visual Artist
310 West State Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-752-4936
Sandra has a long artistic history. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Iowa and was a K-12 art teacher for 30 years. After illustrating an Assistance League cookbook in 1976 she started selling drawings of buildings and continues to provide private commissions and private lessons. Her artwork includes pencil drawings of landmarks, homes, farms, businesses and colored pencil and watercolors of flowers, still lifes and landscapes.
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