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13-06-2025
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New art exhibit in Sioux City Art Center
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A new exhibit at the Sioux City Art Center opened on June 12. A Certain Cadence of Night by artist Duane Slick is the most recent 1-person exhibition in Iowa. The art center officials say the paintings showcase his broad creative output in paintings, on paper, along with a video installation produced in collaboration with Martin Slick. Slick's work is inspired by modernist abstraction and includes Native American stylizations. He spoke to KCAU about the importance of showing his artwork in Sioux City. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: Champions Chat: West Sioux boys soccer Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here He said, 'It's great to be able to show here. I've been aware of this space for a few years. What's a big draw for me is that it's in Sioux City, which is so close to the Ho-Chunk Nation. So it's a chance for my relatives to come and see the show.' Slick's exhibit will be on display at the art center from now through October 12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-06-2025
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KCAU receives ‘Media Partner of the Year' Award from Sioux City Art Center
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Volunteers, supporters and board members who have been especially important to the Sioux City Art Center over the last year are being recognized, KCAU 9 included. The group of supporters was recognized at Wednesday night's annual members meeting. KCAU was being recognized as the Media Partner of the Year. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Along with letting the community know what exhibitions, collections, and events are taking place at the center, KCAU also works to tell the stories of those making art in Siouxland. From all of us here at KCAU 9, we want to thank the Sioux City Art Center for this recognition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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‘Local Perspectives' returns to Sioux City Art Center
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Art Center is now taking submissions for Local Perspectives. All artists 18 years and older who live within 75 miles of Sioux City are welcome to submit their art. Each artist can submit up to three artworks, which can be either 2D or 3D. Story continues below Top Story: 185th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new Commander with ceremony Lights & Sirens: Man denied new trial, sentenced for deadly rollover near Salix Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here A monetary prize will be awarded to the three artists who place first, second, and third. Each place will receive $500, $300, and $200. According to the Local Perspectives website, Local Perspectives is the 'longest running juried exhibition featuring Siouxland's creative communities.' This year, the collection will be on view October 2, 2025, through February 9, 2026. The deadline for entries is July 28, with final decisions made on August 22. The exhibit will be installed in the JET Gallery located on the third floor of the Art Center and juried by Sioux City Art Center Curator Christopher Atkins. Artists who want to submit or learn more can visit the Local Perspectives website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-06-2025
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Sioux City Art Center to host opening reception for new art exhibition
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Art Center will host an opening reception for a new art exhibition. The display comes from Iowa-born, Rhode Island-based artist Duane Slick. It is titled 'A Certain Cadence of Night,' and includes new and recent paintings, silkscreen prints, and a video installation produced in collaboration with Martin Smick. Puzzles, games, D&D: Sioux City Public Library hosting youth, adult reading programs Slick has served as the Professor of Painting and Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design since 1995. He earned his BFA in Painting from the University of Northern Iowa and his MFA in Painting from the University of California, Davis. The opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. At 6 p.m., the artist will give a talk in the Art Center's Lecture Hall. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The exhibition will remain on display during the Art Center's normal business hours through Sunday, October 12. For more information, you can visit the Art Center online here, or call (712) 279-6272, ext. 200. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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Sioux City Art Center holds ‘Free Family Art' Day
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Saturday's nice weather brought families downtown to the Sioux City Art Center for its second annual Free Family Art Day. Activities took place outside on the center's lawn and inside the art center and the learning center buildings. Families could participate in arts and crafts projects, scavenger hunts, face painting. There was also a photo booth and magic. Plus, pork sandwiches were served and everything was free. 'The art activities are work for kids to work along with their parents. We have some activities where parents and teens can work together. We want people to bond together through art. But, we also, long term, want people to make sure that they remember, we're here for them. The art center is open six days a week. Free, always something going on. The learning center always has art activities going on for kids and adults. It's also an open house for the community to come back and remember what makes us so special,' said Todd Behrens, Director of the Sioux City Art Center. The event went from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and the Sioux City Art Center was hoping to top last year's attendance of 1,200 people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
