June First Thursday New Bohemia

The First Thursday of each month enjoy FREE art exhibits in the New Bohemia Neighborhood. In June, walk through The Cherry Building, The Olympic South Side Theater, The Ideal Theater and Tree of Liminality to view new artwork exhibits while enjoying the historic neighborhood of New Bohemia. Here is what is happening on June 4th:First Thursday in The Cherry Building 5 to 7pm -Opening reception for 2x2xU Community Art Exhibition: Celebrate the opening of this community collaboration by starting in the Schwartzkopf Gallery on the first floor of The Cherry Building. Enjoy drinks and nibbles, pick up your map and then continue on throughout New Bohemia to see all of the 2x2xU boards displayed at local businesses. Featured in the Schwartzkopf Gallery on the First Floor:“My Name is Frances” artwork by Kathy H SchumacherIn this series of artwork, Kathy has illustrated the experiences of her Grandmother. On October 25th, 1941, her Grandmother was committed to the Iowa Asylum for the Insane in Independence, Iowa. Kathy has examined the records of the 15 years her grandmother was in the asylum, and combined this history with family memories to create a series of drawings illustrating her Grandmother’s story. Exhibition on display through June 30th, 2026. In the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio's Chadima Gallery, enjoy ceramic work by Sara D. Simonson: Rough around the edges. Working in both earthenware and stoneware, she creates sculptural pieces that invite viewers to explore texture, pattern, and movement. In addition to ceramics, she also creates jewelry and sculptural forms in metal, primarily sterling silver. John Schwartzkopf will be in his workshop to talk about his latest projects. First Floor • adjacent to Schwartzkopf GalleryBarb Thompson will be her studio showcasing floral watercolor work. First Floor • Suite 121Victoria Fosmo will be her studio showcasing watercolor work. Third Floor • Suite 301-AEnjoy Artwork in various mediums throughout The Cherry Building!First Thursday at Tree of Liminality - 6-9pm -Join in the fun on First Thursday from 6-9pm to cut and glue to create art! It’s the perfect opportunity to make something cool for the *Late Stage Postalism* exhibition this summer. Everything you’ll need will be provided - mixed papers, ephemera, magazines, and of course lots of glue, but feel free to bring your own. You’ll also have access to a computer with b&w laser printer and at least one typewriter. This is a free event with a $5 suggested donation to our sister nonprofit Farmhouse Art Collective. The Ideal Theater and The Olympic South Side Theater - 5-8pmEach venue will host open houses, visitors can come through and explore the venues and get information about private rentals and upcoming events. While viewing Art in the NewBo neighborhood, enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage at one of our local restaurants!