(Malvern) The City of Malvern was honored with the 2020 Governor’s Arts Award during the virtual 2020 Iowa Arts Summit last week.
The City of Malvern received the Community Award. Over the last few years, Malvern has evolved into a rural arts and cultural destination in southwest Iowa where tourists can experience Zack Jones’ ever-evolving Project Art Church; creative businesses, including an art gallery and paintings and pottery studio; and a new mural and outdoor art. The community also attracts tourists who gather on Saturday nights for live music at the Malvern Concert Series and Market. According to the Malvern Area Betterment Association, “with three fun places to eat, including art in each location, visitors feel connected to Malvern and its people.”
The Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, presented the awards on behalf of Gov. Kim Reynolds. In addition to the City of Malvern, Mary Ellen Kimball of Osceola and Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development were honored. The awards recognize and honor individuals, organizations and communities that have had a significant impact on the vitality of the arts in Iowa.
