Exhibitions
With over three hundred works by local and regional artists, the Hearst Center Permanent Collection provides a fascinating perspective on Iowa, the Midwest and the nation.
For more information on exhibitions and the permanent collection, email
Curator/Registrar, Emily Drennan.
To propose exhibition or a gift to the permanent collection, view our Hearst proposal guidelines.
CURRENT
Hearst Photo Club 2025 Group Exhibition participants artwork for cover of marketing postcard.
Hearst Photo Club 2025 Group Exhibition participants artwork for cover of marketing postcard.
HEARST PHOTO CLUB: 2025 Group Exhibition
February 1-March 30, 2025
Artist Reception: Sunday, February 9 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Visit the classroom level at the Hearst to see the annual exhibition of works by the Hearst Photo Club. Meet the photographers and enjoy refreshments!
Participants: Leila Daryan, Eric Garcia-March, Amber Hartness, Charles Lott, John McCormick, Barbara Myers, Kristin Pehl Kate Petersen, Al Sundt, and Sandra Walker.
Check out the artist bios. *Please note this document will be updated with ongoing bios as we receive them.
UPCOMING
Gary Kelley in his studio.
Gary Kelley in his studio.
DECADES: WORKS BY GARY KELLEY IMAGE IN FOLDER
April 5-August 21, 2025
Public reception: Saturday, June 14 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
How many of us knew what we wanted to do for a living in elementary school? Illustrator Gary Kelley did. We’ll explore the artist’s works from age 8 to 80. Visit the Hearst galleries to see a hand-picked selection of hand-made art, including some of his favorite monoprints, pastels, sketches, oil paintings… and maybe even a childhood drawing or two.
A screening of "Gary Kelley," a film by David O'Shields will be held Tuesday, June 17 at 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public at the Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls.
Gallery View
Gallery View
CEDAR FALLS STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 2025
April 5-May 18, 2025
Join us for a public reception on Sunday, April 6 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
See what the kids are up to in this annual student art exhibition! The Hearst Center’s tradition of celebrating students and teachers continues this spring with an exhibition of work created in the art rooms of Cedar Falls Community Schools. Pottery, painting, and works on paper abound!
First Fifty Artists
First Fifty Artists
FIRST FIFTY: MADE IN 2025
June 12-August 21, 2025
Drop off date: Thursday, May 22, 2025, doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Public Reception: Thursday, June 12 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.!
New year! New work! Artists are cordially invited to create a work of art in 2025 and participate in the Hearst’s biennial First Fifty exhibition. Plan to line up with your artwork to be one of the fifty artists to be included in this non-competitive gallery exhibition. The artwork must be brought by the artist, be made in 2025, and be readyto-hang. For example, this means that framed work has hanging hardware affixed or that unframed work has clips or some other way to be hung. Video work is stored on portable drive for projecting or ceramics come with a description of your intention for viewing. Works must fit through the door and be non-perishable. Collaborations are welcome. We can’t wait to see you!
To ensure a positive and inclusive environment for all, we ask artists and visitors to refrain from any expressions of hate speech, violence, or behavior that could create a hostile or unsafe space for viewers of all ages. Together, we can celebrate creativity and dialogue while upholding a standard of respect and dignity for everyone.
Read the latest press release on this exhibition!
Online l Hearst Permanent Collection
John Page
View original etchings as part of the Hearst Permeant Collection.
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Gary Kelley l Sleepy Hollow
View the original pastels in the Hearst Permanent Collection as part of the 1990 novel, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Original Book Illustrations by Gary Kelley.
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Exhibition James Hearst Interpreting The Farmstead l The Hearst Legacy Site
View original works of art selected from the Hearst Permanent Collection, as part of this grant funded project.