Local Creatives
DCFAS, in partnership with the City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Affairs, has put together a collection of area artists, local creatives, and supporting companies.
If you are a local artist living in the Tri-State area and would like to be added to the database, please fill out the form here.
Events center, Cooking, Community Gardens, Woodworking Classes, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Gallery / Venue for Local Artists
Co-working Space, Climbing Wall, Pottery Studio
“Capturing life a split second at a time” Digital Dubuque’s home base is on the rolling hills of Iowa near the Mississippi river in the heart of the midwest silicon prairie. We have been delivering award winning Photo, Video and Web services for over 25 years.
Born and raised in Chicago, Will has done film, television, stage productions for many years, and recently attended the Harold Ramis Film School of Second City for film directing and also took Ron Howard’s master class. Will furthered his knowledge a little more by taking Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhymes show runners television course. Will is a published author of three books earning his certification as a men’s life coach.
Music education, Artists (Music)-in-Residence, Music in the Gardens
The Dubuque Camera Club gives tri-state area photography enthusiasts an opportunity to share their passion for capturing or creating visual imagery. All photographers are welcome, from amateur to professional. Our club is affiliated with the North Central Camera Club Council (N4C).
Umbrella 501c3 Non-profit for affiliate arts groups, DubuqueFest
Community vocal group, Barbershop, Service Organization
We are a group of hobby and professional artists who meet every Wednesday from 4-6 pm to sketch our community and surrounding area. on-site. We meet year round, indoors and out, to share camaraderie and support for our local arts and arts everywhere!
As a member you are welcome to post your tips and ideas, original sketches from the area and travels, and other urban sketching groups that will enhance our learning and sharing experience.…
The Galena Center for the Arts strives to make the arts accessible to our rural area as well as showcase talented regional artists in a professional setting.
Visitors to the Galena Center for the Arts discover a vibrant art scene with high-quality exhibits, diverse programming, hands-on workshops, art for sale, and opportunities for locals (and visitors to the area) to enjoy an atmosphere similar to one found at a leading art institute or theater.…
Ellen began her visual arts teaching career at St. Patrick’s elementary in Dubuque and then in 1974 she started teaching in the Dubuque Community Schools. With a BA cum laude and BFA from Clarke University as well as a MA from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, she influenced many a pupil to love art. She was trained as a fine arts painter. …
Historic property redevelopment, preservation, education, architectural education
I am a Maker. I have lived the DIY lifestyle before it was a household name. I design and produce Art, quilts, bags, clothing, jewelry, bath bombs, beer and anything really. I even tried making my own essential oils from the back yard peppermint, It didn’t turn out that good, but I Made it.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought me months of furloughed opportunity to create.…
Landscape artist Jenna Lueck grew up in the hills of farm country near Balltown, Iowa and was always mesmerized by the scenery and animals around her. As an artist, she loves creating and delivering emotion with color as she vibrantly recaptures those hills in her much sought-after landscape paintings. Her drive behind the art focuses on the viewer: “Whether it is a vacation you were on or the countryside where you grew up, my art will bring wonderful feelings to your heart and intrigue you. …
Hometown: Independence, IA
Graduated @ UNI, BA Art Education, Cedar Falls, IA 1977
Professional work includes:
Art Studio, Advertising, Publishing & K-12 Art Education/teaching
Displaying & selling original art at numerous juried art fairs.
Display art work in several art galleries
Featured artist at several art galleries
Commissioned artwork
Americana Band is a Dubuque brass band playing Dixieland, Polka, Classical, Patriotic and old standards. They play for Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Oktoberfest, Halloween and Christmas events. There are five to twelve members in the band, depending on the requirements. It has been in existence for 20 years.
As artist & owner of Silly Sketch, I offer the unforgettable experience of Caricature Entertainment at the Silly Sketch Upstairs Studio Dubuque and at Events. In addition, as an Artist-In-Residence I strive to share the creative experience with those outside my studio with Classes and Presentations.
Fine Artist in Dubuque. Opened Art Factory 2022. Feature my work and the work of local arts people and people in the tri-state area. M.F.A. in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design, 2018.
The band is composed of musicians from the area who love to get together and play music of all styles. Recent performances include Dubuque’s Octoberfest, downtown Galena , Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, 7 Hills Brewery along with several venues in the Millwork District, plus the Mississippi River Museum. It plays a variety of music for all seasons from marches, ragtime, polkas, waltzes, patriotic tunes, Halloween, Christmas, Dixie and Civil War music. …
I was born in Iowa and have remained in the Dubuque area all of my life. My inspiration for my creations all come from nature and the beauty in rural Dubuque provides me with all I need to create my sculptures paintings and jewelry. Seldom is there a day when I cannot be found walking in the woods or along a creek bank gathering my tools and props for my next challenge to show my love for nature and all she has to offer.…
Trainwreck Productions (TWP) aspires to produce the best damn found-space theatre and to promote young theatre artists in Dubuque, IA.
Trainwreck Productions began in 2008, founded by Ryan Decker with Anna Troy, Paige Triervieler, Mary Zanger, and Sarah Szeibel. Opening its first production in May 2009, the company’s mission was to provide young theatre craftsmen an outlet to create avant-garde theatre, take risks and screw-up.…
