EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR SHELLY BOTTORFF

Our Story

The beginning of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association was not an elaborate one. In 1985 the group produced a paper calendar of annual events and put on the Oak Hill Arts Festival. Since this time the group has grown quite a bit by creating a voice for the arts in Fort Dodge. There are now multiple members, events, social media, and the calendar has since moved to Google.

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As an organization, the by-laws and board have been strengthened. Communication has been created for the arts organizations in this community. There is also a fund established at the Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way which has attributed to much success of the association.


Honorary Members


Ardella Hein, John Zuerrer, Amy Bruno, and Martha Bice.


Steve Kersten-President



Nate McCubbin-Vice President

Shiny Top Brewery

Rochelle Green FDFAA Co-Secretary

Iowa Central Community College Photography and Digital Arts Coordinator

Megan Secor FDFAA Co-Secretary

Soldier Creek Winery

Letitia Anderson



Jason Laird-At Large


Huseman Chiropractic

Paul Hockmuth-At Large

Rieman Music