Studio Holland Art will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on June 21, 2019 during the biannual Fitch Open House located at 304 15th St., Des Moines, IA 50309.  

Fitch Studios in the West End of Des Moines has provided a home for countless artists to make and sell their work. My studio has been here since 2005.  The anticipated Bi-Annual Open House welcomes the public to explore the historic landmark, meet creatives and see our latest works of art. This year, the Open House extends into the surrounding streets offering a walkable evening of art, food and discovery throughout the West End Art District. Start at the Fitch to grab a complete program of the evening’s festivities. ​

Olson-Larsen Galleries, West Des Moines, IA
December 2019 - January 2020
​Brent A. Holland, Artist

• HOW IT'S MADE studio plants in 2.5D
• BEYOND THE STUDIO: building a thriving art practice and artist ecosystem
• ANNUAL GIVING: making every purchase count for art
• GRAND OPENING of print shop on etsy 
• EVENT RECAP art biz 2.0 
• TO CHINA or not to china
• SOMETHING NEW is coming​

I was on the verge of packing my bags for China.  Guangxi Arts University extended an invitation to me to teach a 10-day intensive drawing course in December.  The only hang-ups were that I had just five weeks to square up the work visa and I had to find a replacement to provide critiques for my students at Iowa State University.  Alas, Erica and I decided there wasn't enough time to maximize the benefits of the opportunity this year, but I'm looking forward to the raincheck in May 2019!  ​

ARTIST + OWNER
STUDIO HOLLAND ART

Before hosting an event, I always get nervous.  But when Brent and I meet with visitors at his open studio for the bi-annual Fitch Open House event, I only feel happy.  Much to my relief, I genuinely enjoy talking with visitors who are familiar and some are new faces.  The studio isn't mine, it's Brent's, and I wouldn't be able to work in a space like his.  I think that might just be the secret to why I don't freak out before activities at the studio.  I can just let go of that control and enjoy that it's a unique place of creativity which is my pleasure to live in vicariously (and briefly) through Brent.

I've reorganized and tidied the studio, yet I need more space!  So, please help me make this shift to a clean studio by taking an artwork at a deep, deep discount. 

I’m thrilled to be working on my next project with the financial support from a recently awarded $10,000 grant from The State of Iowa Arts Council.  I MUST make room in the studio for the new body of work. This sale runs through Dec 31st.