Rhonda LeMar-James spent 20 years managing a variety of venues in the hospitality business. It was a fast-paced, exciting business where 2 days were never alike. That's where multitasking became so important! A family responsibility took her from that world and into the world of art. She grows gourds here in Iowa and then uses them to express herself. Along the path there were so many talented artists all searching for the best way to get their art noticed by others. Diane and Rhonda intend to make that a much easier task with this website and these maps.
Both ladies are active in the art world, promoting area groups, festivals and artists. They sit on several boards, including the Quad City Photography Club, Artist Advisory Council, Left Bank Art League, The Quad City Area Gourd Patch, and they also teach in the area. After several discussions about how to assist artists in the task of getting products noticed, the Mississippi River Valley Art Directory was born.
Please join us in celebrating art in the Mississippi River Valley area.
If you would like to join please see the last tab: "Join the Directory" and be a part of a growing opportunity in the Mississippi River Valley.
