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Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Press Room. Here you will find press materials about the Museum—including exhibitions and programs—as well as the Grant Wood Studio. If you are a member of the media and would like more information about the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art or the Grant Wood Studio please contact:

Kristan Hellige, Communications Coordinator, at 319.366.7503 or via email at khellige@crma.org.

Please also let us know if you would like to be added to our media distribution list.

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Grant Wood Studio to Reopen July 12-Free Admission for Everyone Post Date: 07/01/2008 The Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center will be reopening to the public on Saturday, July 12 from noon to 4:00 p.m. with free admission for all visitors! read >>

Update on CRMA Post-Flood Recovery Post Date: 06/20/2008 There is progress on all fronts as the CRMA continues to recover from the effects of the Cedar River flooding. read >>

A Statement from Executive Director, Terry Pitts Regarding the Flood of 2008 Post Date: 06/17/2008 The situation at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is as follows. The flood waters stopped several feet short of the Museum, but we did receive about 9 inches of water which came into the basement of the Museum wing. read >>

A Special Celebration Honoring Mothers at the CRMA Post Date: 05/27/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) invites you to join us for a special afternoon honoring mothers. A Mother’s Tea, Celebrating Motherhood will take place Saturday, June 7, 2008. read >>

Collectors of the CRMA’s Latest Exhibition to Lecture at the CRMA Post Date: 05/22/2008 Do you want to meet the collectors of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s (CRMA) latest exhibition? Join us at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) for a free lecture by New York Collectors Reba and Dave Williams. read >>

The Game is On at the CRMA! Post Date: 05/16/2008 In conjunction with the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will open two complementary sports-related exhibitions: All-Stars and The ESPY Collection Saturday, May 31, 2008. read >>

Metro Madness-Martini Madness Returns Post Date: 04/30/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) presents Martini Madness on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This hip, martini-inspired event will feature inventive drinks, delicious appetizers from LJs Catering, live music, and fun for everyone! read >>

My Kid Could Do That Post Date: 04/24/2008 The Marion Arts Festival and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art have teamed to creat a new program at the Marion Arts Festival that will serve to benefit an area family service agency. read >>

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Presents: Viva Mexico Post Date: 04/07/2008 Join us at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) for American Artists Abroad Now: Contemporary Artists and Travel “Viva Mexico” with local artist, Chuck Barth on Thursday, April 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. read >>

Their Passion and How It Inspired Their Work Post Date: 03/27/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will present BODIES: The Stunning Sculpture of Auguste Rodin and his Mistress, Camille Claudel “Their Passion and How It Inspired Their Work” on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 12:15 p.m. read >>

It’s Spring! Time for the Spring Art Gallery Tour on Friday, April 4th Post Date: 03/25/2008 Always a great event, the self-guided Spring Art Gallery Tour allows each gallery to showcase the best they have to offer in fine art. read >>

CRMA Receives Grant from Heinz Quality Chef Foods Post Date: 03/20/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a $5,000 grant courtesy of Heinz Quality Chef Foods. read >>

CRMA to Open Exhibition Honoring Mothers Post Date: 03/17/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is opening a special exhibition, Mothers in Art: Mother’s Day at 100 on Saturday, March 29, 2008. read >>

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Presents: From Paris to Istanbul; 32 Days; 32 Paintings Post Date: 03/12/2008 Join us at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) for American Artists Abroad Now: Contemporary Artists and Travel “From Paris to Istanbul; 32 Days; 32 Paintings” with local artist, Nancy Lindsay on Thursday, March 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. read >>

Rare Exhibition Reuniting Rodin and Hoffman Post Date: 02/28/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) announces the opening of a rare exhibition reuniting the work of two sculptors. Malvina Hoffman: Rodin’s Last Student will open on Saturday, March 8, 2008. read >>

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Presents: It’s Greek to Me Post Date: 02/15/2008 Join us at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) for American Artists Abroad Now: Contemporary Artists and Travel “It’s Greek to Me” with local artist, Karen Kurka Jensen on Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. read >>

Save the Art Campaign Pledges Exceed Goal Post Date: 01/31/2008 Thanks to the generous contributions from a passionate community, it will be “home, sweet home” for four well-loved works of art. read >>

Family Fun Day at the CRMA Post Date: 01/28/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is excited to present Family Fun Day: Travel in the 21st Century on Saturday, February 2, 2008! read >>

Exciting Weekend Planned for the CRMA Post Date: 01/18/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has an exciting weekend planned beginning Saturday, February 2, 2008! read >>

The CRMA Announces Two New Board Members Post Date: 01/08/2008 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has named two new members to its Board of Trustees. read >>

Two for One Admission to the CRMA Post Date: 01/02/2008 As part of the New York Times Arts & Leisure Week, the CRMA will be offering two for one admission to everyone January 8 through January 13, 2008! read >>

Progressive Dinner Promotes Downtown Collaboration and Fun Night Life-Friday November 9th Post Date: 10/30/2007 The Cedar Rapids Downtown District, in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, invites you to the fall Progressive Dinner in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, November 9th at 5:30pm. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Cedar Rapids Symphony Team Up for Gala Fundraising Event Post Date: 10/24/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) and the Cedar Rapids Symphony (CRSO) are once again teaming up to host Sight & Sound—the biennial gala fundraising event that supports programming at both arts organizations. read >>

Major Exterior Facelift Completed at Grant Wood Studio Post Date: 10/17/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) announces today that the exterior restoration of the Grant Wood Studio is almost complete. read >>

Two Cedar Rapids Art Venues Present Free Preview Screenings from Season Four of Art:21 Post Date: 10/08/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) and Legion Arts/CSPS will host free preview screenings for all four episodes from the brand-new fourth season of Art:21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to Participate in Cedar Rapids Area Gallery Tour Post Date: 10/01/2007 Cedar Rapids, Iowa—The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will for the first time participate in the self-guided Fall Art Gallery Tour on Friday, October 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio to Participate in “Lights on for Museums” Event Post Date: 09/26/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will participate in the "Lights on for Museums" event on Thursday, October 25 sponsored by the Iowa Museum Association. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to Host Family Fun Day Post Date: 09/24/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 29 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to Open New Exhibition of Contemporary Art Post Date: 09/10/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will open a new exhibition entitled Laurie Hogin: The Forest of the Future on Saturday, September 22, 2007. read >>

New Exhibition of Works by Ulfert Wilke to Open at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 08/21/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will open a new exhibition entitled Ulfert Wilke: A Centennial Celebration on Saturday, September 1, 2007. read >>

The Museum of Art and Tanager Place Show the Importance of Art Post Date: 08/21/2007 The Museum of Art has collaborated with Tanager Place to show the importance of art in the community. Currently, the museum is hosting a beautiful display of artwork in the Carnegie Hall created by the children at Tanager Place. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Announces New Board Members Post Date: 08/16/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has named eight new members to its Board of Trustees. read >>

Local Companies Provide Free Admission Funding to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 08/08/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has recently received underwriting by two local companies to support free admission initiatives at the Museum. read >>

CRMA and Grant Wood Studio Featured in New Travel Book Post Date: 06/21/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) and Grant Wood Studio are featured in the recently published book 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before You Die by Patricia Schultz. read >>

Enjoy Lofty Views Post Date: 06/12/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is hosting an art and architecture inspired event to raise funds for educational programs at the Museum. read >>

Bicycling for Art Post Date: 06/05/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is hosting a cycling event to raise funds for educational programs at the Museum. read >>

Dance-Inspired Exhibition to Open at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 05/31/2007 Come dance with the stars this summer at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art! Starting June 2, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will present a new dance-inspired exhibition titled Dance, Dance, Dance: The Dancer in Art. read >>

Degas Pastel Added to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Dance Exhibition Post Date: 05/30/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art announces the addition of an original pastel by Edgar Degas to the Dance, Dance, Dance: The Dancer in Art exhibition to open this Saturday, June 2. read >>

Fun for All Ages at the CRMA Post Date: 04/26/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will host Hidden Treasure Family Fun Day Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. read >>

Grant Wood Studio to Undergo Exterior Preservation Post Date: 04/23/2007 The Grant Wood Studio is about to undergo an important preservation project to help protect its exterior surfaces. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has announced plans to work on the building’s exterior over the next six months. read >>

It's a FREE-FOR-ALL at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 04/19/2007 For two weeks only, May 1 through May 13, 2007, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is offering FREE admission for everyone. read >>

CRMA Presents National Premiere of Stan Wiederspan Exhibition Post Date: 04/11/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will open a new exhibition, Stan Wiederspan: Box Chapel, on Saturday April 28, 2007. read >>

Be a Part of the "Mad" Crowd Post Date: 04/05/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) presents Martini Madness on April 21, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This hip, martini-inspired event will feature inventive drinks, delicious appetizers, and funky music. read >>

5 Turner Alley Teams Up with Urban Theater Project for Reading of New Play Post Date: 02/21/2007 Five Turner Alley and Urban Theater Project of Iowa have joined forces to offer a reading of an original play by a local playwright. read >>

CRMA Announces Art Raffle Post Date: 02/07/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) announces the Become an Instant Collector Raffle read >>

CRMA Presents Two New Kid-Inspired Exhibitions Post Date: 01/22/2007 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will open a new exhibition, Hidden Treasure: Original Children’s Book Illustration from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, on January 27 to accompany The Young and the Restless: Children in Art. read >>

Area Cultural Institutions Join Forces to Celebrate Black History Post Date: 12/04/2006 A unique collaboration between two prominent cultural organizations in Cedar Rapids—the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will bring “The Heroes of Parlor Town” to the community. read >>

CRMA to Open New Portraiture Exhibition Post Date: 11/15/2006 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) just recently opened a new exhibition featuring 17 works from the Museum’s collection of portraiture. read >>

Twelve Iowa Museums to be Recognized as Century Museums Post Date: 09/27/2006 On Wednesday, September 27th the Iowa Museum Association will host an awards ceremony honoring 12 member museums that have been in existence 100 years or more. read >>

Cat Chow Returns to Cedar Rapids Post Date: 07/28/2006 Contemporary artist Cat Chow—whose work is currently on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA)—will make a return visit to Cedar Rapids to create a new addition to one of her sculptures from August 10 to the 13. read >>

Cat Chow: Material Girl Post Date: 05/25/2006 Have you ever seen a dress made of measuring tapes, or dollar bills, or Kleenex? If your answer is no, do not miss out on the new exhibition Cat Chow: Material Girl at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art opening Friday June 9. read >>

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Announces a Call for Entries Post Date: 05/01/2006 In celebration of regional artists and art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is putting out a call for entries to all Iowa artists for work, which deals in some way with Cedar Rapids or Linn County. read >>

Noteworthy Print Exhibition Opens at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 04/13/2006 The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) announces the opening of a new portrait print exhibition. Face To Face: Portrait Prints from the Collection opens Friday, April 14. read >>

New Exhibitions Coming to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Post Date: 02/02/2006 New Exhibitions Coming to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art read >>