ON EXHIBIT NOW

REMNANTS: PIECING TOGETHER MEMORIES FROM THE FAIR

A solo exhibit of artwork created from vintage ceiling tiles salvaged from the Iowa State Fair.

In the exhibit, Greenfield resident Deb Houghtaling presents 60 pieces of wall art showing a variety of metalworking and basic woodworking techniques using the salvaged tin and mostly upcycled materials. The tin was purchased last fall at an Iowa State Fair Auction and while it’s been confirmed that the tiles were salvaged from one of the buildings at the fairgrounds, it’s not clear which one (possibly the Women and Children’s Building which was torn down in the 1980s).

The exhibit will run through August 31 and all artwork is for sale through Ed & Eva’s. A reception is planned for Thursday, August 6 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Warren Cultural Center gallery where Christmas items made from the State Fair tin will be introduced to the exhibit. The reception coincides with the Greenfield Farmer’s Market which has a Taste of the State Fair theme that week with fair food items and 4-H and FFA participants displaying their state fair qualifying projects.

Gallery is FREE and open to the public Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 4:00, Friday 11:00 - 4:30 and Saturday 10:00 - 3:00. (enter thru Ed & Eva's on Fridays and Saturdays)

Upcoming Events

2026-27 SERIES

Saturday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. BACK TO VINYL. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Saturday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. JAKE McVEY. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Friday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. MORBID CURIOSITIES-AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE, performed by Darrin Crow. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Saturday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. A CAROL CHRISTMAS. Carol Montag. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Friday & Saturday, March 5 & 6, 2027, 7:00 p.m. DAVID GRAHAM & the ESKIMO BROTHERS. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under). sponsored by Maynes Law Office

Saturday, April 3, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. DES MOINES METRO OPERA SPOTLIGHT CONCERT. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

Saturday, June 5, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. BEN ROSENBLUM TRIO. 2026-27 SERIES. adults $25/students FREE (high school & under)

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