On June 25, an artist, chef and a pair of musicians teamed up for a feast of the senses.  They set out to make an artful and aesthetically-rich community event.  The music was live, the presentations on point, the art had integrity, and the food was impeccable.  

Bringing together partners in music and culinary art, Studio Holland Art aimed to set a new bar for multi-disciplinary cultural events, especially if you take into account the event was in part a benefit.   

But first, let's all rally behind the local, unique art professionals who are planning #ArtWeekDesMoines2019.  When the rest of the nation pokes fun at our state claiming we don't have this or that art scene...Isn't that one of the things that make Iowans take pause? 

I have been a resident of Iowa since 2005, so I've seen a lot of growth, but I admit today I still do not see much advancement on the art front...I don't mean there aren't any events for kids, musical comebacks, crazy pizza places, or paint-by-number venues in town.  We've got that covered in Ranch and poked on a food stick!  Now I'm talking about Art. 

Since we're a visual art studio business, we just ask you consider how actions or inactions reflect on our Local Cultural Impact.

Our studio is involved in FOUR community events this week starting on Sunday...all of which are sharing proceeds with organizations that also do good work in our community.
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Studio Holland Art will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on June 25, 2019 during the biannual Fitch Open House located at 304 15th St., Des Moines, IA 50309.  My studio is on the 3rd floor.

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 there 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. ​

Stay tuned for another very special announcement involving art & food / community & partnership / friends & conversation!  COMING JUNE 2019

The view across the street
​As a studio artist, Brent gets asked to source his inspiration for the things he creates.  The popular response is that "my visual experience is enough to influence my artwork daily."

​What he has a passion for is the pursuit of intelligently-informed Art that pushes boundaries.  The Art's aesthetic appeal is not necessarily the #1 objective of the artwork, though the ones most dear accomplish that. 

To clarify, consider this.  If you are standing in your living room looking out the window, what do you see? 

The answer might be the house across the street and some trees plus a utility pole.  Brent would add the sight-pathway to those objects which includes the square chair, the window frame, the diamond-shaped grating, and the diagonal rain.  Plus, he'd scoot to the right just to position himself in the perspective of the walkway leading up to the neighbor's house.  

As a studio artist, Brent gets asked to source his inspiration for the things he creates.  The popular response is that "my visual experience is enough to influence my artwork daily."

​What he has a passion for is the pursuit of intelligently-informed Art that pushes boundaries.  The Art's aesthetic appeal is not necessarily the #1 objective of the artwork, though the ones most dear accomplish that. 

To clarify, consider this.  If you are standing in your living room looking out the window, what do you see? 

The answer might be the house across the street and some trees plus a utility pole.  Brent would add the sight-pathway to those objects which includes the square chair, the window frame, the diamond-shaped grating, and the diagonal rain.  Plus, he'd scoot to the right just to position himself in the perspective of the walkway leading up to the neighbor's house.  

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

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.