Gallery
Exhibitions
The Ankeny Art Center is dedicated to promoting and supporting professional and emerging Iowa artists. Our gallery gives artists an avenue to exhibit their work, and the community an opportunity to experience art. Receptions and exhibits are always free and open to the public! Join us for free food and drinks! Throughout the reception, you'll even have an opportunity to chat with the artists!
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Applying to the Ankeny Art Center Gallery and/or the Ankeny Kirkendall Library Gallery
Exhibition space is available to any artist residing in Iowa or with strong ties to the state. Collaborative show ideas may be submitted with the selection based on the strength of the entire group.
The Ankeny Art Center’s gallery exhibition dates are June-July, August-September, and October-November. The Kirkendall Library exhibition dates are February - March, and April - May, and December-January. Each exhibition lasts about 8 weeks. We have opportunities for 9 artists or artist groups. Please refer to the application and gallery brochure for additional information or email alessandra@ankenyartcenter.com
Applications for the upcoming 2026 calendar year are open. Artists who submitted an application will be notified by early January if their application was selected. The application for the 2026 calendar year is open, find the link below to apply.
