MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon is an artsy kind of town.

So, when a space opened up in the heart of the historic main street several months ago, local artists Kimberly Machovec-Smith, Chris Childers and Bob Campagna combined their creative energies to open a gallery.

A ribbon cutting was held at Abbe Creek Gallery Monday, September 16, 2024 welcoming the new business to the main street community in Mount Vernon, IA.

A dream of three separate artists is becoming a reality, when Abbe Creek Gallery opens in the former Right Frame of Mind retail space this Saturday, Sept. 14, in uptown Mount Vernon from 6 to 9 p.m. A brief welcoming message will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.