ArtHaus

History

Established in 2008.

ArtHaus is ‘your haus’ in downtown Decorah, Iowa for the arts bringing visual, performing, and literary art together and offering creative educational and cultural programs for all ages. ArtHaus was opened in the fall of 2008 by Kristen Underwood and Lea Donhowe Lovelace to provide a venue for quality arts education and experiences in the heart of downtown Decorah.

In June 2014, the organization came under new leadership, now directed by husband and wife, Eric and Jenni Petersen-​Brant with the support of an extensive cadre of professional teaching artists, an active board of directors, and a committed base of interns and volunteers who help to develop and facilitate year-​round programming.

Hosting programs in two locations, ArtHaus (508 W. Water St.) and ArtHaus Studio (516 W. Water St.), ArtHaus offers professional instruction in visual, performing and literary arts to students of all ages, working with children as young as 2 as well as free and low-​cost events throughout the year.