Cupid may have taken an art class this year. The Le Mars Arts Center will host “Wildly in Love: Social Hour & Arts Benefit” on Valentine’s Day, the first in a new series of events under the Arts Center’s 2026 theme, The Gilded West.
Rather than celebrating the arts on a single night, the Arts Center is expanding its annual fundraiser into multiple experiences throughout the year, each designed to highlight artists, exhibitions, and the creative energy that flows through the building every day. Designed as a relaxed social hour before evening plans, the February 14th event will feature wine and light hors d’oeuvres, live music, live painting, candle pouring, a private gallery viewing, and a local art
auction.
Guests will also enjoy exclusive access to Biophilia by Shelby Prindaville, the Arts Center’s current exhibition exploring nature-inspired works across painting, ceramics, and mixed media.
In a press release, Arts Center leadership stated that “Wildly in Love” is their “first step into a season of gatherings that invite people to connect more deeply with artists, creativity, and one another.”
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Arts Center’s exhibitions, arts education programs, and community outreach efforts, helping sustain its mission to engage the mind and inspire the spirit through the arts. Tickets for the evening, starting at 4:30pm on February 14th, are available now at lemarsarts.com.
