On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, local Artists and gallerygoers gathered at George. C, Scott’s Inkfish Gallery in Des Moines for a group exhibition sponsored by the Des Moines Legacy Foundation and Inkfish Foundation.

The show was curated by Fred Andrews, and featured art by over a dozen local artists working in various mediums.

The artists included:

  • Anita Corby
  • Amanda Gligorea
  • Anne Sweet
  • Dan Wend
  • Charlene Chen
  • George C. Scott
  • Jake Prendez
  • Nancy Bogni
  • Fred Andrews
  • Toka Valu
  • Adrian VanderHoeven
  • Megan Smith
  • Earl Harper

The event also featured a jazz concert by Barbara Hubers-Drake on saxophone and guitarist Ron Peters.

Below are photos from the event, courtesy Fred Andrews:

Artist Dan Wend and Mayor Traci Buxton with Dan’s painting, The Fire Queen.
Artist Megan Smith and Gallery Owner George C. Scott,
Artist Amanda Gligorea with her painting, The Bear.
Saxophonist Barbara Hubers-Drake and Guitarist Ron Peters.
Shane Gligorea gives a critique.
Gallerygoers admire artwork by Anne Sweet.