Our Owner

Dr. Kim Blakesley (Kim, as we all know her), was born and raised in Ackley, Iowa.  She moved to the Cedar Falls area as an Art/Business teacher with West High School in 1999. Since that time, Kim moved through the school system as both a teacher and an administrator. Kim left her public educational career behind in the summer of 2014. 

The idea to open Cedar Valley Art and Wine in Cedar Falls began during a trip Kim took to California. Her daughter, Katie, took her to a painting and wine establishment in San Diego. The experience was a memorable one that Kim took home and shared with her late husband Bruce. Bruce suggested she start her own business and bring her love of art to the community and surround areas of Cedar Falls. Thus, Cedar Valley Art and Wine was born. The doors opened to this fun and vibrant artistic environment on September 8, 2014. In September of 2015, Cedar Valley Art and Wine expanded their location and moved to Main Street with a final move and expansion to University Ave. in Cedar Falls. Kim sold the studio portion of the painting studio in February of 2022 and is now specializing in large group painting events at venues provided by you. This is her true love, teaching art events in large group settings. 

Kim's experience in the arts began during her high school years. Painting was her first love and one that continues with her today. From leisure to commission work, Kim spreads her love for canvas and paint using a variety of techniques and skills. 

Kim attended the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls attaining degrees in Art, Business and Educational Leadership and Supervision. Her art has been sold throughout the United States with several pieces finding their way to Croatia and the Ukraine. Kim's artwork is available for purchase on her new website at www.cedarvalleyartwork.com. Commissioned art pieces are available upon request. 


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