Gallery in the Round

Artwork by ISU faculty and students

The building of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, is a registered art gallery, open to visitors during regular office hours or by appointment. To make an appointment, call the Fellowship office at 292-5960.

For more information about the gallery, or to purchase artwork from one of the exhibits, contact Andrew [at] datapointresearch [dot] com (Andrew Williams) or ddake [at] iastate [dot] edu (Dennis Dake.)

How To Find Us

Current Exhibit - Throught August 28, 2010

GPS – Gloria Symons, Pat Fox, and Sara Vouthilak - will exhibit their collaborative abstract paintings at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of  Ames’ Gallery in the Round at 1015 N. Hyland Ave from July 10^th to August 28^th. 

Artists' Statement - In 2004, we were assigned a part in planning an art exhibition for a group of local artists.  In meeting to complete our assigned task, it became apparent that we uniquely complement each other.  For years now, we have enjoyed our friendship as artists and women, forming a strong bond that has supported our artistic pursuits and spiritual growth.  Last year, we were propelled to a closer artistic relationship when, away on a retreat together, we experimented with collaborative work for the first time.  Inspired by the results, we have felt compelled to continue, and thus far have created more than 60 works.

The paintings are triptychs (composed of three canvases), and we each contribute brushstrokes to every canvas.  Trusting in the strength of our relationships, no marks are sacred - what one begins, another may embellish or change, add detail to or paint over completely. 

The paintings are linked to create the final piece – a work of art that is surprisingly fluid and harmonious – a physical manifestation and expression of who we are together.

Prints are available, and we accept commissions in the color palette of your choice.

Art Exhibition Mission Statement

Artwork by ISU faculty and students

The goal of the Art Exhibition Committee of the UUFA is to exhibit spiritually enriching art work that supports the creative process in us all. The art exhibition area of the Fellowship building, known as the Gallery in the Round, has a dual role as a continuing aesthetic and artistic enrichment to the practice of ethical and liberal religious ideals within the UUFA and as a community-based professional art gallery, associated with the Ames Community Arts Council, and as a continuing aesthetic and artistic enrichment to the practice of ethical and liberal religious ideals within the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (UUFA).

The Art Exhibition Committee supports and encourages freedom of expression in all its activities. Issues of diversity, individuality, complexity, inventiveness, artistic quality, and the presentation of ideas and issues are considered in the selection of the exhibition program. The content of each exhibit is at the discretion of the Art Committee, using the common principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the stated goals and policies of the UUFA as guideposts.

The Committee welcomes the open discussion of issues and ideas raised by the exhibited art works (and the artistic processes employed in their creation). Procedures for the educational resolution of differences in interpretation, opinion and taste are in place as the committee focuses upon the open sharing of views and support for spiritual fellowship within our religious community.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Information for Artists and Visitors

Dennis Dake and student

• Exhibits are displayed for approximately seven weeks.
• The gallery receives a 20 percent commission on sales.
• Receptions are encouraged. Artists furnish the food; the gallery furnishes coffee, cold drinks, and all paper products.
• Each exhibit is insured up to $20,000. Individual pieces are insured up to $5,000.
• The Art Exhibition Committee will hang the exhibit, with the artist's input when possible.
• Additional information for artists
• Exhibition & insurance form

For more information, contact Andrew [at] datapointresearch [dot] com (Andrew Williams) or the UUFA Office (292-5960, uufa [at] uufames [dot] org).