Gallery Night

Gallery Night

Free
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM

Upcoming events

Fri, Oct 9 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM

About this event

Community Arts & Culture

Valley Junction’s galleries come together to showcase new artwork by regional, national, and international artists during our bi-annual Gallery Night. This event is free and open to the public. Gallery Night has grown into a popular community event. It is one of the largest merchant events in Historic Valley Junction and a terrific opportunity to rediscover this eclectic shopping district. The galleries of Historic Valley Junction offer original artwork, custom jewelry, ceramics, glass, furniture, folk art, and fine art reproductions, as well as many other one-of-a-kind objects. Gallery Night supports many locally owned businesses and showcases the community of Historic Valley Junction. The Galleries 2AU Limited | 200 5th 2AU features one-of-a-kind fine jewelry designed and made in our in-house studio. We offer unique custom design services and work with colored gemstones, diamonds, pearls, agates, and more, creating a stunning personalized piece of jewelry for our clients. We also carry a unique selection of objects for home and body from artists of various origins. This Gallery Night we will be featuring new work by studio artists Ann Au, Sena Shebaro and Emily Manker. Olson-Larsen Galleries | 542 5th Olson-Larsen Galleries, established in 1979, is a contemporary fine art gallery representing original artwork by 60 of the finest artists in the Midwest. We host six group exhibitions, offer museum-quality custom framing, art consulting, and installation services. Kavanaugh Art Gallery | 228 5th Kavanaugh Art Gallery is a family-owned and operated fine art gallery. We have original artwork, including paintings and sculptures, along with fine art reproductions and have been in West Des Moines for almost 40 years. MIX Creative Community | 120 5th We will be holding a “Hands-On Creativity” exhibit featuring interactive works. Our visitors are invited to get curious and explore the pieces for themselves! A Okay Antiques/Atomic Blonde Mid Century Modern Gallery Loft | 124 5th Specializing in Estate Sales and Business Liquidations, stop by and shop 2 Floors stuffed full. Antique Americana, Neon Signs, Vintage Advertising, Toys, Costume and Native American Jewelry, lighting, Art, Mid Century Modern Home Furnishings, Be sure to check out our Sculpture Garden. Always Buying!!!! Five Monkeys | 131 5th Resonance – An Exhibition by Katie Jensen: Resonance is a visual treat playing on colors, movement and the vitality of life. To resonate is to produce, echo or be filled with deep, full, continuing sound. It also means to have a particular meaning, evoke shared emotions, or to strike a chord with someone. What resonates with you? Kunzler Studios | 324 5th Kunzler Studios is a family-owned pottery studio and gallery. Our studio is home to more than 45 ceramists from the Des Moines area, who’s their work can be purchased in our gallery. In addition, we offer ceramic and painting classes. For Gallery Night, we’re excited to feature paintings from ...

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