BLANDEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM

FORT DODGE, IA

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the visual arts within the community. The museum was established in 1932 by the late Charles Blanden, a local businessman and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of the building and the acquisition of artworks.

The museum's permanent collection consists of over 1,500 pieces of art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, from various artists and time periods. The collection features artworks by renowned artists such as Grant Wood, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Salvador Dali, as well as works by local and regional artists.

Apart from the permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, which showcase contemporary and historical works of art. The museum also offers educational programs for all ages, including art classes, workshops, and lectures.

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum is housed in a beautiful Georgian-style building that was constructed in 1932 and underwent a major renovation in 2017. The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday and admission is free.

BLANDEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM is a Art Museum in FORT DODGE IA. US MID #8401900186

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 122,710 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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• website: http://www.blanden.org

BLANDEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
920 3RD AVE S
FORT DODGE
IA
50501-4723

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