DKW Art Gallery Reviews 23

We had so much fun at the sketching class on Saturday! The owners are so sweet and patient with new artists in class. I can’t wait to go back!

Very responsive when reaching out. Provided samples of design to choose from for the commissioned piece, and absolutely love the finished art piece! The whole process was very smooth and simple.

We enjoyed date night painting portraits of each other

DKW has something for everyone!
Classes are awesome 🤩

Deb is a great art teacher and the gallery has a variety of art that will please everyone. Also all artists are local artists. There is something for everyone’s taste.

They are great people and are very accommodating and supportive.

Although I live in Georgia, whenever I’m in Cedar Rapids I make sure I visit DKW Gallery which has some of the highest quality artwork I have found anywhere. Deb and her husband run an excellent gallery and in particular, Deb‘s work is fantastic. I recently ordered yet another pet portrait from her and it was like the first, beautifully done and fun to have.

This is my third class I have signed up for. Each class has been informative and inspiring.

Great gallery with amazing art of all kinds. Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The art is a great value, with a wide range of prices.

I loved the class and would highly recommend them—seriously, I’m already plotting which one to take next (and probably the one after that too). The atmosphere was welcoming, and the instructor was encouraging, which was nice since I was having an off day with my own painting skills.

My only tiny suggestion? It’d be super helpful if the class descriptions mentioned whether they’re for beginners, advanced folks, or all levels. It took me a bit to finally sign up because I wasn’t sure if I’d be in over my head. Thankfully, it was totally all skill levels-friendly—but I had a mini heart attack thinking I might accidentally wander into a “Master Ninja” level class.😅

Mark and Deb did a great job hosting this event! They were very nice to reach out to and being flexible about set up times. Then the day of the event, the map showed where to go and refreshments were offered. They really care about everyone having a good time. The booth fee was small and there was a decent amount of footraffic from a nearby festival. Overall I felt very good being a vendor to this event and the hosts did a great job!

I appreciate the knowledge, skill, and creativity that the people at DKW have and how they share it with the community. I've taken my kid there for various lessons and classes, as well as a Girl Scout troop, and all involved had a wonderful time.
My child has had great experiences learning from Deb at DKW and comes home excited (teenage excitement so nothing too over the top) with the new techniques and skills he's gained.
The environment is also very warm, welcoming, and friendly. My kid never wants to skip a class there and really enjoys the variety of art styles and methods that he can learn through them.

Visiting the gallery inspires my creativity. DKW hosts a variety of pieces including paintings, jewelry, pottery and wood. There are many pieces that pair beauty with function.

We have bought 4 pieces over the years for DKW Art Gallery and love everyone of them. They are great people who are very involved in the local art scene. The last piece we bought had to be shipped and it arrived in perfect condition, even though it traveled though a snow storm! I highly recommend you stop by and look at their art!

My daughter, Benita and I stopped in yesterday afternoon. The Art is widely varied from pottery, paintings, wood pieces etc. Mark was very welcoming and took time to fill us in on the history and background of the gallery and invited us to a meet and greet Saturday afternoon. We have other engagements but we will attend one of the Saturday get togethers soon. Great to see local talents ( of all levels) showcased and classes available.
Sam

I love DKW Gallery and Studios in Marion, IA. A fun and welcoming place, it is an integral part of our community's growing art presence. Deb and Mark, excellent renowned artists in their own right, exhibit wonderful work by many local and regional artists. And they also offer outstanding classes in all art mediums, host art events and shows, etc. Take your talent to the next level at DKW!

Deb did an amazing job with 2 custom watercolor paintings of our dogs. She is wonderful to work with and we are so happy with how they turned out. Would absolutely recommend.