Raised on a farm near Garnavillo, Iowa, Evan Ventris draws much of his artistic inspiration from the natural landscapes of Northeast Iowa.
After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clarke University in 2012, his creative vision continued to evolve through years of exploring his rural surroundings.
Working primarily in oil paint on panel, digital art, and sculpture, his focus lies in blending landscapes with elements of surrealism.
A fascination with photorealism drives his pursuit of technical challenges within his work.
His art has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions across Eastern Iowa and featured in several publications. He currently resides in rural Dubuque County with his wife and two cats.
EDUCATION
2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
Landscapes of Eastern Iowa, Voices Studio Gallery, Dubuque, IA
2013
From Dawn to Dusk, Nash Gallery, Dubuque, IA
2012
Life is Suffering, Maquoketa Art Experience, Maquoketa, IA
2012
Life is Suffering: Senior Solo Exhibition, Quigley Gallery, Dubuque, IA
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025
Small Group Exhibition, Quad City Arts-Airport Gallery, Moline, IL
2024
Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition, Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA
People’s Choice Award
2023
Morbid Muse Gala, Dubuque Area Arts Collective, Dubuque, IA
2016
Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition, Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA
2015
The Salon, Dubuque Area Arts Collective Gallery, Dubuque, IA
2014
Voices From the Warehouse- X, Voices Gallery, Dubuque, IA
2013
Fall Into Art, The Salon, Dubuque, IA
2012
Emerging Artists’ Fall Exhibition, Nash Gallery, Dubuque, IA
2010
Biennial Juried Exhibition, Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque, IA
2010
Digital Art Extravaganza, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY
2010
Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition, Augustana College Art Museum, Rock Island, IL
AWARDS
2012
Walter & Kathryn Dunham Fine Arts Award, Clarke University
2012
Student Silver- National, ADDY Awards, National American Advertising Federation
2009
Student Best of Show- Local, Dubuque ADDY Awards,
American Advertising Federation- Dubuque Chapter
PUBLICATIONS
Spring 2015
Tenth Muse, vol V,
Forgotten (Cover)
Spring 2012
Tenth Muse, vol II
The Lowly Potato Farmer (Cover), Dream House
Spring 2011
Tenth Muse, vol I
Ivonne, Purple Ivonne
Fall 2010
Direct Art, vol 17
Floating Islands
Spring 2010
The Catalyst
Bloopers
2007
EXPOSÉ, Vol 5
Paleface