Category Archives: Sculpture

Mercer mural revealed

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

Thank you to everyone who came to the ribbon cutting for the new mural at Mercer Park Aquatic Center! The mural, a colorful cityscape, is made of Lexan™ panels with interactive moving parts inspired by STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, … Continue reading →

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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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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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Popping up all over

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Jo Myers-Walker

Pop-ups are popping up all over! For the brochure at right, AMP participant Christopher drew the young person who pops out to give a thumbs-up to the program, “a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for the Fair

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Jo Myers-Walker

I’m still making artwork to get ready for the Fair! The Iowa State Fair starts on Thursday (August 8, 2013), and I’ll have a booth in the Cultural Center with some friends. Stop by and see us! We’ll have new artwork … Continue reading →

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Reattachment

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jo Myers-Walker

I was at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ames recently to repair one of the Story Wall‘s terra cotta figures (pictured), whose finger had broken off. If you’re at St. Thomas Aquinas, go try to find it! I’ll come back … Continue reading →

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Homeschool workshop

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jo Myers-Walker

I’ve worked with students in many different schools throughout Iowa, and recently I was in Ellsworth for a workshop with home-schooled students! The event was arranged by Joyce Matters, one of the Home School Assistance Program teachers with South Hamilton … Continue reading →

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