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At ArtSplash, art mingles with lively entertainment, imaginative activities for children and adults, culinary delights and unparalleled shopping...all of this in a gorgeous setting. The annual juried arts festival is held each Labor Day weekend on the manicured grounds of the Mildred E. Anderson Dance Pavilion on the Sioux City riverfront.


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THE 16TH ANNUAL ARTSPLASH~FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
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An estimated 35,000 people “Caught the Wave” for our 15th Annual ArtSplash~Festival of the Arts. Please join us for the 2009 festival on September 4 – 6!

  • Friday Evening from 4pm - 8pm Artist Exhibits open to public
  • Friday Night Reception and Chance Auction 5pm - 7pm, adults only $30.00 per person
  • Saturday 11am to 5pm
  • Sunday 12pm to 5pm
  • Admission is $5.00 for both Saturday and Sunday - 12 years and up
  • Children 11 years old or younger are free

No Dogs, coolers, skateboards or bikes.




Friday Evening Reception

Come join Sponsors, donors, and special friends of ArtSplash to get a first look at the unique artwork exhibited in the juried art show and enjoy delicious appetizers under the Anderson Pavilion, an experience enhanced by the jazz quartet Ambience. A cash bar will serve wine, beer, soda, and water.

Take a chance on artwork and other valuable items available on "Splash" Auction at the reception, including the signature work commissioned especially by ArtSplash and featured in the festival poster by Ken Peterson

Please park at the Tyson Event Center and enter the festival grounds through the tunnel just off Nebraska Street. A free shuttle bus from the event center will run from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. Tickets in advance are $30.00 at the Gate $40.00 per person.

Friday Evening Art Exhibit ~ All our juried artists will have their booths set-up which gives the public a sneak peak and an opportunity to brows their booths without the festival crowd. This is a great time to come down for free and




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Sioux City Art Center | 225 Nebraska Street | Sioux City IA 51101-1712 | tel 712 279 6272 | fax 712 252 2921