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Source: Southeast Iowa Union

WASHINGTON— Over 100 attendees experienced a one-night-only Grant Wood Pop-Up gallery and presentation at the Washington Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 7.This event, put on by the library and Main Street Washington, served as a chance to view rare and early works of famed Iowa artist Grant Wood who gained notoriety after painting American Gothic in 1930. Mike Zahs gives a presentation about Grant Wood to a crowd at the Washington Public Library on Nov. 7, 2026. Giovanni Coronel/The Union “We had over 60 people show up for this first session. Another 25 plus for the second session, last I looked.” said Sally Hart, Library Foundation Board member.

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