Our History
- In 2013, husband & wife team, Richard Gilmore & Dr. Robin Plattenberger-Gilmore purchased the building that Art Domestique is located in. They then started the process of renovating the building to historical accuracy.
- The gallery started as a LLC-for profit gallery when it opened. On March 2, 2018, the gallery officially become incorporated as a non-profit organization.
- Once incorporated, a board started with Kathleen Almelien, Jo Anne Worley, and John Evans as the founding members, along with the Gilmores. Since then, the board has grown to 12 members.
- The gallery is proud to have held Plein Aire painting competitions every June and Budding Artist competitions for the past 7 years.
- The gallery enjoys bringing a broad range of work from southeastern Iowa artists to the public.
Our Location
We are located on the east side of the downtown square in Washington, Iowa.
Our Collection
Our collection includes a wide range of pieces from artists located all over Southeast Iowa. Our displays rotate every 6 weeks and have pop-up shows that change on a monthly basis.
Art Domestique is a space to exhibit for artists.
Art Domestique is a link for the public to meet artists and to see art work presented for public consumption.
Art Domestique will act as a sales connection between the studio and the public.
Art Domestique is a resource for educational opportunities to the practicing artist and the public to expand knowledge.
Art Domestique is a meeting place.
Art Domestique will work with other community organizations to expand interest in the arts.
Art Domestique will work with other community organizations to expand interest in the arts in community development.
Art Domestique is an opportunity to find “self” in a chaotic world.
