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DUBUQUE AREA ARTS COLLECTIVE
DUBUQUE AREA ARTS COLLECTIVE. Beginning on March 1, 2023, the nonprofit began operations on two floors of SMOKESTACK (THE), at 63 E. 7th St. The organization's director David Barba, a local painter, began curating "First Friday" art shows at Esther's Lounge in 2022. Community support made at apparent that a permanent location was needed. The Smokestack, known as a home of five music, Latin dance nights, drag shows, and yoga offered space for more new artists to display their work, interact with other artists, and give patrons the opportunity to enjoy multiple media. Plans called for showcasing four solo artist annually with two group shows as well. Plans also called to the continuation of live music and other performances.
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Source:
Gloss, Megan, "Dubuque Area Arts Collective Finds New Home," Telegraph Herald, March 7, 2023, p. 7A
