This year the Grant Wood Art Festival was held in downtown Anamosa. The stormy weather hampered the attendance but not the spirit of those who came out to make this event a success. Artisans from all over participated although the events were moved indoors. The Anamosa Library had a stunning display of Grant Wood originals, which aside from this event most people would be unable to view due to the fact that some are held in private collections around the country.
The ice wagon is a common Grant Wood icon. During the Art Colony days in Stone City, some of the artist slept in them much like modern campers sleep in their pop-ups and fifth wheels. This ice wagon was outside the Anamosa Library and Learning Center lending an artistic air to the display of originals inside the modern building.
It is truly the people that make events such as the Grant Wood Art Festival a success. Despite the rainy weather people showed up to support our local artisans. Thanks to those who supported this celebration of the arts.Downtown Anamosa looking west on Main Street.
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