"a canvas on steel and wheels"

The Rusty Iris is a school bus transformed into a double-decker, mobile sculpture, art exhibit and venue built for the purpose of inviting others to create in her space.

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The Rusty Iris Vision and Project Plan!

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Who is Crewmate Calgon?

Who is crewmate Calgon? Rob Breckenridge is a tender - to detail, to frazzled creatures, to his kitchen, to his son, to copy, and to...

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Who is Crewmate Mel-Mel?

Who is MelMel? Melanie Roth-Fairchild - MelMel - is a staple in so many groups around CVille, it’s amazing she’s one person. Thai...

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What is a "Double-Decker Art Bus" -

Mini Rusty will help answer that! This model has helped solidify our vision and we hope it answers some questions of what that is,...

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Rusty Goes to Middle School - and is Transformed!

The Rusty Iris Art Bus served as hostess to middle school students as they weathered the pandemic and processed the name change of their...

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Rusty's First Exhibit - "CoElaborate!"

Rusty had her first exhibit! She appeared at McGuffey Art Center for First Friday's, featuring the exhibit "CoElaborate." "Co-Elaborate"...

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Watch the Highlights of our Kickoff Event!

Our "Raising The Rusty Iris" kickoff event was MAGICAL! So many inspiring people, of all ages, came out on a beautiful autumn evening to...

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Workday! Painting the Mural Outline on Rusty

The Rusty Iris workdays are community joy, playfulness, and productiveness in action. They are a chance to hang out with friends, learn...

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Attend Our Fundraiser October 15!

Tickets on sale through the Ix Art Park https://www.ixartpark.org/events/raising-rusty-fire-dancing Download the event flyer here. 5 and...

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Rusty Arrives for the first time!

Get Ready! The Rusty Iris Art Bus is here! Kirk and Steph picked Rusty up from the salvage yard, and drove her to her new home at the...

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Creating Space for The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is Large Art, so she needs a large space! The Kdub farm, where The Rusty Iris will grow, is surrounded by trees. These...

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Tour Rusty's Home!

The Rusty Iris has a garden in which to grow - and it's a doozy! Dive in with Wendy Winkler as she shows us around!

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Laying the Groundwork

Any collaborative project needs a firm and level foundation. For the Rusty Iris, that means a passionate and committed leadership team, a...

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"a canvas on steel and wheels"

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