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; Cara McFerren, secretary, Kathy Garrido, treasurer; Additional board members: Monica Leo, Debra Lowman, Christopher McMahon, Clare Palmer, Dorianne Rees, Stephanie Vallez, Breonna Drake
Special thanks to our 2024 supporters:
BENEFACTORS ($1000 or more):
Jason and Lisa Wertzbaugher: rent-free use of gallery space
Virginia Miehe $1000
SPONSORS ($500-$999):
anonymous gift $500
Breonna Drake & IDT (with Blackbaud Giving Fund)$500
Wuestenberg Agency, Inc $500
AND FRIENDS ($125-$499):
Bob Cline $150
Peggy Waite $300
Darla Fricke $125
Liberty Realty-Jeanie Thurston $125
Betty Zimmerman $125
Gallery Volunteers: Diane Brooks, Garth Conley, Breonna Drake, Chris Eck, Megan Lindeman, Debra Lowman, Cara McFerren, Virginia Miehe, Clare Palmer, Dorianne Rees, Janet Rees, Deborah Weiss