Exhibitions
Elliott Art Studio
113 S. Chestnut St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
Chad Elliott's Gallery and Studio
Now open! Elliott Art Studio doesn't have regular hours, but if the open sign is out, visitors are welcome. Or make an appointment to visit: e-mail Alyssa at [email protected] . The studio hosts a gallery space with finished art for sale in the front and a working studio in back. Chad welcomes the public to view art in-progress at the new studio.
The Gallery
1408 Walnut St.
Dallas Center, IA
Current Artist
Chad Elliott currently hosts a selection of paintings for sale at The Gallery by Board & Batten, a newly opened space in Dallas Center, IA. The selection changes as pieces sell, so stop by and take a look.
113 S. Chestnut St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
Chad Elliott's Gallery and Studio
Now open! Elliott Art Studio doesn't have regular hours, but if the open sign is out, visitors are welcome. Or make an appointment to visit: e-mail Alyssa at [email protected] . The studio hosts a gallery space with finished art for sale in the front and a working studio in back. Chad welcomes the public to view art in-progress at the new studio.
The Gallery
1408 Walnut St.
Dallas Center, IA
Current Artist
Chad Elliott currently hosts a selection of paintings for sale at The Gallery by Board & Batten, a newly opened space in Dallas Center, IA. The selection changes as pieces sell, so stop by and take a look.
Public Art and Permanent Collections
Song of Guthrie County
Guthrie Center Fire Hall
Guthrie Center, IA
Chad Elliott created the 18 x 24 foot Song of Guthrie County mural on six panels that were installed in October of 2024 on the Guthrie Center Fire Department building. This new mural depicts a farmland scene common to the history of Guthrie County. The mural is lighted and can be viewed any time of day.
Catch of the Day
Crouse Park
Sparta, NC
Chad Elliott created Catch of the Day on behalf of the Alleghany Arts Council to be placed at the Crouse Park splash pad in Sparta, NC. It features a playful fishing scene in Chad Elliott's signature style. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the outdoor mural.
Community Tree
Knoxville Public Library
Knoxville, IA
Chad Elliott was selected to create a permanent collection painting by the Knoxville Public Library. The piece, titled Community Tree, celebrates the role a public library serves as a gathering place for a community. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the work of art.
Spencer Library Mural
Spencer Public Library
Spencer, IA
Chad Elliott painted a 5-panel nature scene mural that now hangs in the Spencer Public Library. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the work of art.
Second Star to the Right and Straight on 'til Morning
Sanford Museum & Planetarium
Cherokee, IA
This dreamy painting of a girl drifting into the night sky was commissioned by the Sanford Museum & Planetarium. Visitors are welcomed to view the painting. Chad Elliott created it in 2019.
Among the Stars
Pearson Lakes Art Center
Okoboji, IA
Chad Elliott painted the mural Among the Stars as a backdrop to a stage in the children's section of the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, IA. It is a starry scene signature to Elliott's Wilderman's style. The mural was completed in 2019 and is open to visitors.
Woody Guthrie Mural
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
Pampa, TX
Chad Elliott painted and installed the Woody Guthrie Mural in 2018. It can be viewed at the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa, TX. The mural depicts scenes from the life of the legendary songwriter, Woody Guthrie.
Coon Rapids Mural
Mohr Lumber Building
Coon Rapids, IA
The Coon Rapids Mural is located on the side of Coon Rapids Lumber at the corner of Main St. and S 5th Ave. in Coon Rapids, IA. This outdoor mural depicts an Iowa landscape and was commissioned for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Coon Rapids. Chad Elliott completed it in 2013.
Opening Night and Curtain Call
Spencer Community Theater
Spencer, IA
Opening Night and Curtain Call are two large painting installations inside the Spencer Community Theater lobby in Spencer, IA. Chad Elliott completed these acrylic on canvas murals on site in 2011.
Three Cairns
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines, IA
Three Cairns is the largest installation in the western hemisphere by British artist Andy Goldsworthy. Chad Elliott was on the crew that created the limestone sculptures at the direction of Goldsworthy outside the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, IA. They were completed in 2002. Learn more about Three Cairns here.
The Gathering Mosaic
East Leech Park
Spencer, IA
The Gathering: Of Time, Of Land, Of Many Hands is a mosaic sculpture project lead by Nina Smoot-Cain and John Pittman Weber. The mosaic was created with the help of local artist volunteers, such as Chad Elliott, in 2000. It is located outdoors at East Leech Park in Spencer, IA.
Guthrie Center Fire Hall
Guthrie Center, IA
Chad Elliott created the 18 x 24 foot Song of Guthrie County mural on six panels that were installed in October of 2024 on the Guthrie Center Fire Department building. This new mural depicts a farmland scene common to the history of Guthrie County. The mural is lighted and can be viewed any time of day.
Catch of the Day
Crouse Park
Sparta, NC
Chad Elliott created Catch of the Day on behalf of the Alleghany Arts Council to be placed at the Crouse Park splash pad in Sparta, NC. It features a playful fishing scene in Chad Elliott's signature style. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the outdoor mural.
Community Tree
Knoxville Public Library
Knoxville, IA
Chad Elliott was selected to create a permanent collection painting by the Knoxville Public Library. The piece, titled Community Tree, celebrates the role a public library serves as a gathering place for a community. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the work of art.
Spencer Library Mural
Spencer Public Library
Spencer, IA
Chad Elliott painted a 5-panel nature scene mural that now hangs in the Spencer Public Library. It was installed in 2022. Visitors are welcome to view the work of art.
Second Star to the Right and Straight on 'til Morning
Sanford Museum & Planetarium
Cherokee, IA
This dreamy painting of a girl drifting into the night sky was commissioned by the Sanford Museum & Planetarium. Visitors are welcomed to view the painting. Chad Elliott created it in 2019.
Among the Stars
Pearson Lakes Art Center
Okoboji, IA
Chad Elliott painted the mural Among the Stars as a backdrop to a stage in the children's section of the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, IA. It is a starry scene signature to Elliott's Wilderman's style. The mural was completed in 2019 and is open to visitors.
Woody Guthrie Mural
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
Pampa, TX
Chad Elliott painted and installed the Woody Guthrie Mural in 2018. It can be viewed at the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa, TX. The mural depicts scenes from the life of the legendary songwriter, Woody Guthrie.
Coon Rapids Mural
Mohr Lumber Building
Coon Rapids, IA
The Coon Rapids Mural is located on the side of Coon Rapids Lumber at the corner of Main St. and S 5th Ave. in Coon Rapids, IA. This outdoor mural depicts an Iowa landscape and was commissioned for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Coon Rapids. Chad Elliott completed it in 2013.
Opening Night and Curtain Call
Spencer Community Theater
Spencer, IA
Opening Night and Curtain Call are two large painting installations inside the Spencer Community Theater lobby in Spencer, IA. Chad Elliott completed these acrylic on canvas murals on site in 2011.
Three Cairns
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines, IA
Three Cairns is the largest installation in the western hemisphere by British artist Andy Goldsworthy. Chad Elliott was on the crew that created the limestone sculptures at the direction of Goldsworthy outside the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, IA. They were completed in 2002. Learn more about Three Cairns here.
The Gathering Mosaic
East Leech Park
Spencer, IA
The Gathering: Of Time, Of Land, Of Many Hands is a mosaic sculpture project lead by Nina Smoot-Cain and John Pittman Weber. The mosaic was created with the help of local artist volunteers, such as Chad Elliott, in 2000. It is located outdoors at East Leech Park in Spencer, IA.