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About Art Domestique Gallery

Gallery members in front of a wall of paintings and Art Domestique

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.

Location of Art Domestique gallery: 118 S. Iowa St., Washington, IA 52353, USA

Our Location

We are located on the east side of the downtown square in Washington, Iowa.  .

Paintings of Washington IA by Iowa Artists on the wall and pieces of textile art on a table

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.

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