

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chew on This: Grant Wood Seriously Silly
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our recent exhibition, “Grant Wood: Seriously Silly.” In this special program, Curator Tara Templeman shares the creative journey behind bringing this playful and thought-provoking exhibit to life.

Best known for his iconic painting American Gothic, Grant Wood is often associated with stoic faces and rural realism. But there was much more to him than meets the eye. In this engaging talk, Tara explores Wood’s mischievous humor, visual puns, and subtle satire—revealing the wit woven throughout his work.

Go beyond the gallery walls as Tara discusses curatorial choices, surprising discoveries, and fascinating stories that didn’t make it into the exhibit text. Learn what was left out, why certain pieces were included, and how the exhibition narrative came together.

Whether you’ve already visited “Grant Wood: Seriously Silly” or are simply curious about the man behind the masterpieces, this program offers fresh insight into Wood’s seriously silly side—and the art of exhibition-making itself.

Admission is $8.00 General Public, $6.00 Members​

This program takes place at The History Center:
800 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403​

Doors Open 12:00 p.m.
Program Starts at 12:30 p.m.

Chew on This is sponsored by: Rob &amp; Kathy Cook
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/chew-on-this-grant-wood-seriously-silly/200029817078408
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.historycenter.org/lunch?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cedar+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
- **lat**: 41.98209
- **long**: -91.66102
- **full address**: 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The History Center (https://allevents.in/org/the-history-center/1940351)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The History Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chew on This: Grant Wood Seriously Silly ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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