The communities of West Liberty, Nichols, and Atalissa are fortunate to have the West Liberty Area Arts Council (WLAAC) as an outlet for arts, culture, and humanities. WLAAC is committed to developing, enhancing, and promoting art appreciation, awareness and action for the benefit of West Liberty and the surrounding areas.
WLACC offers a host of programming that includes many events throughout the year such as live stage performances, an outdoor concert series, community art outreach opportunities, a plein air painting competition and a variety of classes. Whether you are an avid art lover, want to support tourism and the local economy, or would like to display and/or sell your art at the gallery– WE NEED YOUR MEMBERSHIP. Please consider joining or renewing your WLAAC membership today to help support this mission. We’d love to have you join us!
A regular annual calendar year membership is $30 and a family membership is $50. Mail your check to WLAAC, P.O. Box 390, West Liberty, IA 52776
The WLAAC Bylaws allow up to 15 board members. (Anyone who is interested should let us know.) Eleven board members were selected at the 2024 annual meeting. The officers are: Janet Rees, president; Deborah Weiss, Gallery Director/vice president; Monica Leo, secretary, Kathy Garrido, treasurer; Additional board members: Breonna Drake, Christopher Eck, Debra Lowman, Cara McFerren, Lynn Morano, Geri Owen, Clare Palmer, Dorianne Rees, Stephanie Vallez,
Special thanks to our 2025 supporters:
BENEFACTORS ($1000 or more):
Jens & Megan Zalzala: reduced-rent use for gallery space
anonymous: toward rent $1,1000
anonymous: toward rent $1,1000
anonymous: toward rent $1,1000
SPONSORS ($500-$999):
Wuestenberg Agency, Inc $500
AND FRIENDS ($125-$499)
West Liberty Locker & Processing $150
Darla Frick $ 150
Priscilla Haessig $250
Betty & Lyle Zimmerman $300
KAREL G. CLINE ENDOWMENT FOR BRICK STREET GALLERY
Faye Pegersen $500 (12/24)
Steve and Carol Cline, in memory of original Karel Cline $50 (12/24)
Gallery Volunteers:
Diane Brooks, Garth Conley, Breonna Drake, Chris Eck, Annette Henderson,
Megan Lindeman, Debra Lowman, Cara McFerren, Virginia Miehe, Lynn Morano,
Geri Owen, Clare Palmer, Dorianne Rees, Janet Rees, Deborah Weiss