Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Eastside art

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

I continue to meet more of the arts community in Iowa City as it is thriving here. In December I was pleased with the turnout at the Eastside Artists Annual Show and Sale (shown above). Besides my shower curtains and … Continue reading →

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My debut on the big screen

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

I have wanted to replace the overhead demonstration mirror I was using for class members to watch me paint. The class had helped me move it back and forth from my apartment to the Senior Center, and we were quite … Continue reading →

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Liturgical dance

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

I participated in liturgical dance as part of this year’s Call to Action Conference, fun stuff. Albuquerque was amazing, it was a great time to be there. St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church has some videos of the dancing posted … Continue reading →

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Completed quilts of encouragement

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Quilt squares with a message

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

Groups like Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) and the Franciscans have been working to spread awareness of the problem of human trafficking. Starting with a retreat in Dubuque, I’ve been helping others paint quilt squares with empowering phrases to be sewn … Continue reading →

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September 2016 Newsletter

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

Click the link below to view or download: Jo Myers-Walker September 2016 Newsletter (7-page PDF document, approx. 1.76 MB) In this edition: Crossroads (making the Cedar Rapids skywalk sculpture) Cast of characters Iowa City scenes If this house could talk… … Continue reading →

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The view from inside

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker
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More views of the skywalk

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

Many thanks to Lois for the photos!

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Skywalk sculpture

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

These photos are from the reveal ceremony for my sculpture (full name: “Diversity in Motion at a Downtown Cedar Rapids Crossroads”) created for Murals & More: the Cedar Rapids Mural Trail and installed on a section of the skywalk across … Continue reading →

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After the storm

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Jo Myers-Walker

When a storm came through on Saturday of the Iowa Arts Festival and blew over my tent, breaking the frame, many wonderful people helped me move the artwork from my booth to safety and take down the sides and top … Continue reading →

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