Continuation of the art story in Des Moines

And what is next? Read here: http://www.businessrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=45&SubSectionID=136&ArticleID=13271

New art gallery to open in West Glen

When one door closes another opens, they say. One of the co-founders of Co-op gallery in Merle Hay is now starting a new art venue in West Glen on Avenue of the Arts.

For more information visit http://www.westglenart.info

Last Day of Operation

We are closing the CIAC gallery this Sunday, January 30th. There are no artists remaining in CIAC retail gallery. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. I may be organizing another art venue in the future.

Working on the CIAC project was a challenging experience. Hopefully we can do things better in the future and create art galleries that are successful and sustainable. I want to thank you for your support over the last 15 months.

Best Wishes,

M Agic, gallery director

Retail Art Gallery Closing

CIAC gallery will be open two remaining weekends in January. Our last day of operation is January 30th, 2011.

Gallery founder - Monika Agic

Monika Agic (Art by Magic) is a contemporary abstract artist and art consultant specializing in creation of the custom, one-of-a-kind paintings for homes and businesses. Growing up in Bosnia, Monika visited museums and cultural centers in Europe before expanding her artistic reach in the US. She is a graduate of Grand View University. Monika's international exposure has afforded her a cross-cultural sensitivity illustrated in each painting she creates. To view Monika's paintings click here.

Gallery Founder - Dana Barrer

Dana Barrer is a photographer from Mitchellville - IA, who travels extensively. His photography is balanced between local work (having won an Art of Community Award from the City of Des Moines for a local photograph) and work from his travels (some of his photography from the Czech Republic has been sold at the National Czech and Slovak Museum).

Dana has previously run retail shops in Des Moines and Omaha (Glass Shoppe Imports) that sold crystal and art glass from the Czech Republic, pottery from Poland, nesting dolls from Russia and other gift items. To view Dana's photography click here.