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groupcreatives — 2026-06-10 14:48:03 UTC

Functional art

groupcreatives — 2026-06-10 14:53:53 UTC

Fences, benches and other functional items can be a work of art

Landscape art

groupcreatives — 2026-06-17 17:47:49 UTC

Beautiful landscaping can be an art form!

Unique events with artists

groupcreatives — 2026-06-17 17:54:19 UTC

Unique events that engage artists, like this "big head" parade in West Des Moines where artists made and marched with their unusual creations.

Lit sculptures

groupcreatives — 2026-06-17 17:55:40 UTC

These lit sculptures in Mason City take on a whole new life after dark

2026-06-19 18:59:30 UTC

Community Mural painting projects

Czech Village in Cedar Rapids Mural

2026-06-20 04:32:22 UTC

Let’s Get Carroll Recognized for beautiful public spaces!

2026-06-20 04:34:22 UTC

2026-06-20 15:59:04 UTC

March is Youth Art Month. We have wonderful art programs in our schools but no public space to display the work created by students. Each store on Adams Street could create an art display with pieces submitted by students. A month long walkable art gallery celebrating our creative youth.

2026-06-20 15:59:07 UTC

Let an artist design your window display using recycleable materials. These flowers were made with painted newspapers. Make it a contest. Get people to vote on different categories. Best in show. Creative use of materials. Lowest cost...etc

2026-06-20 16:00:31 UTC

Knock the ugly roof off the mall and make it open air OR more inviting.

2026-06-20 16:01:36 UTC

sidewalk chalkfest

2026-06-20 16:03:14 UTC

kids are so creative!

2026-06-20 16:07:32 UTC

art as pocket park

2026-06-20 16:54:11 UTC

handpainted banners

2026-06-20 16:54:14 UTC

We have a lot of quilters in the area and a quilt shop moving to Adams Street

2026-06-20 16:56:30 UTC

This is happening october 3rd at Swan Lake. Hosted by the Carroll Arts Council. It is the 2nd year for it and this year all of the vendors and performing acts are from western Iowa.

2026-06-20 16:59:13 UTC

Would LOVE to see something like this in Carroll - a charity thrift store but just for creative materials

2026-06-20 16:59:16 UTC

make recycling fun

2026-06-20 17:01:40 UTC

this would tie into the bike trail. there are no bike racks on Adams street. Don't be afriad of CoLoR!

2026-06-20 17:03:05 UTC

Turn some of those ugly but neccessary things into something interesting to look at

2026-06-20 17:11:17 UTC

community garden

2026-06-20 17:12:43 UTC

splash pad

2026-06-20 17:17:16 UTC

Free little art gallery- take a piece leave a piece

Christmas Lights

2026-06-23 05:04:10 UTC

2026-07-01 13:44:34 UTC

Light up the kiosks

2026-07-01 13:45:23 UTC

Murals highlighting Carroll's history

2026-07-01 13:46:32 UTC

Murals that can be used for photo ops and selfies

2026-07-01 13:54:14 UTC

Sound Park, could be a great installation in front of the library

2026-07-01 13:54:47 UTC

Art reflecting our history with baseball in the community

2026-07-01 13:55:06 UTC

Train history

2026-07-01 13:55:26 UTC

Splash pad at depot park

2026-07-01 13:55:43 UTC

Kinetic art

2026-07-01 13:56:05 UTC

Gateway to Adams Street District

2026-07-01 13:56:50 UTC

Wind turbine or windmill art to reflect the wind energy in the area

Splash pad

2026-07-13 18:57:23 UTC

Murals

2026-07-13 19:40:15 UTC

Unique, colorful murals that can be a tourist attraction.

Heritage festival/event

2026-07-14 11:44:50 UTC

There are so many hispanics joining the community. It would be amazing if we had an event maybe once a year where Hispanics share their history, food, cultural customs, etc

Mini soccer field

2026-07-20 18:30:04 UTC

metal dandelion art

2026-07-20 18:46:26 UTC

Custom metal art inspired by nature in Iowa.

2026-07-20 18:47:34 UTC

Murals that relate to sculptures or other downtown art.

2026-07-20 18:48:38 UTC

Boxcars as multi-use space

2026-08-14 15:34:02 UTC

Boxcars converted to multi-use spaces in the Depot Park: seating areas for Live & Local, pop up shops/galleries, rental spaces, etc.