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Cedar Rapids Art Exhibit Shows A New Side Of Grant Wood

Grant Wood, Fire screen Ornament, c. 1929-1930, wrought iron, 50 ¼ x 21 ¼ x 4 ½ inches, gift of John T. Hamilton III.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Grant Wood, Fire screen Ornament, c. 1929-1930, wrought iron, 50 ¼ x 21 ¼ x 4 ½ inches, gift of John T. Hamilton III.

A new, extensive exhibit of the work of iconic Iowa artist Grant Wood is on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. “Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master” will be on display through May 16th as part of a yearlong celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by Sean Ulmer, executive director of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to learn more about this wide reaching exhibit.

Guests:

  • Sean Ulmer, executive director, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa
Katelyn Harrop is a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa