It's Okay for Fine Art to be Fun! 
Tatanka I in field
When Hogzilla Flies
Woolly Rhino
Tatanka II at Harry's
Abe
Old Tex
Viking Boat
Mother of Dragons by Dale Lewis
One of Six Piglets - When Piglets Fly
Woolly Bully
The Rat Patrol by Dale Lewis
When Pigs Fly Amelia's Jet Pack
Godzilla
Tri-Tops
Musk-Ox Mom
Rock Bass II
Junk Yard Chameleon
Slim the Elephant
Big Bird at Big Stone
Dale with Mother of Dragons
Shark by Dale Lewis cropped
Artist Dale Lewis
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Found Object Art
Recycled Farm Equipment
Salvaged Steel Sculptures
Chrome Harley Davidson Mufflers
Mosaic Sculptures
Mild Steel Sculptures
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Award-winning artist, Dale Lewis is passionate about recycling and art. Over the past decade he has created more than 100 large-scale sculptures using scrap metal and found objects. 

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Each year, Dale participates in Sculpture Walks in seven states throughout the Midwest. This year, Dale has two traveling exhibits on display in Iowa.

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When asked about his passion, Dale says, "My hobby has become a full-time obsession. There's no turning back now - this is what I want to do when I grow up!"

Minnesota Public Radio Interview

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Cathy Wurzer, host of

Minnesota Now

MPR - Minnesota Public Radio

interviewed Dale Lewis

on October 31st.

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Two Traveling Exhibits in Iowa

The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center  

Sioux City, IA

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April 30th, 2022 - April 2023

Visit the Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center where permanent exhibits bring to life the Lewis & Clark expedition as a military operation.

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Fourteen dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures made from scrap materials by Minnesota artist Dale Lewis, await your arrival.

  • Dino

  • Dragonflies

  • Jitters

  • Little Susie

  • Mother of Dragons

  • Musk-Ox Mom

  • Scrappy Ed

  • Smiley

  • Spinosaurus

  • Stanley the Stegosaurus

  • Thing

  • T-Rex Evolved

  • Tri-Tops

  • Woolly Rhino

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Reiman Gardens - Iowa State University
Ames, IA

April 15th - October 10, 2022
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Explore Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University in Ames. This beautiful 17-acre paradise features distinct gardens, an indoor conservatory and a 2,500 square foot Butterfly Wing with 800 exotic butterflies.

Encounter 14 fabulous and fun sculptures made from recycled materials by Minnesota artist, Dale Lewis.

  • Abe

  • Bicycle Tree

  • Bull Elk

  • Cactus Trio

  • Clear Cut

  • Ethel the Flying Pit

  • Flight School

  • Free Range Art

  • Mourning Tree

  • No-Iron Dragonfly

  • Old Tex

  • River Bottoms

  • Tarantula

  • When Piglets Fly

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Looking for something different to do this summer?

Sculptures are located at:

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  • Intersection of Hwy 42 and Lock Blvd.

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  • Dale's home/workshop

       at 802 Reuter Drive

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  • In Vermillion:

       Grain Elevator​

       Vermillion Pump & Market

       Deeter Auto Sales.

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Dale Lewis on "Locally Grown"

by Hastings Community TV