Bell Brother's Brewing will be featuring Cinnamon S’more Dunkel in a Firkin, good food, and fantastic art by 3 different local artists, Richard Lorenzen, Todd R Short, and Robbie Cochran.

Artist Statements:

Richard - There is something special about steel- it can be sculpted and sheared, polished and painted, whetted and welded. But besides all that, it's the texture and appearance of metal that I truly love, as it's always been an integral part of my life. I grew up on a farm in Iowa, which means I was always working with my hands- fixing fences, repairing buildings, wrenching on a combine, digging in the earth, and harvesting crops. Later, I took this practical knowledge into the classroom, where i've taught everything from agriculture to industrial arts. Yet, in the end, it's steel that truly calls to me. We have a history together, and my artistic work in this medium comes from this connection. My inspiration originates from a combination of my appreciation of nature and my love of the industrial form. I enjoy the satisfaction that comes from the flow of a good line and the process of moving from concept to creation.

Todd - Up-cycles and recycles otherwise thrown away or burned wood to create beautiful works of art. They specialize in wood cookies, coasters, laser engraving, and wall hanging art.

Robbie - These pieces are created using the natural colors of a variety of wood species. No stains were used in their creation.