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July 25, 2025MARYVILLE, Mo. |  By: Caitlyn Miller

'Artists of Nodaway County' exhibit opens this weekend

The exhibit, ‘Artists of Nodaway County,’ features historic work from artists of the area.

The exhibit, ‘Artists of Nodaway County,’ features historic work from artists of the area.
A new exhibit, 'Artists of Nodaway County,' opens this weekend in Maryville. For KXCV-KRNW, Caitlyn Miller has a preview:

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Tucked away in the corner of North Walnut and West First streets The Nodaway County Historical Society is a building packed with over a hundred years of history. The society has spent decades studying, collecting, and preserving the stories of the County and its residents. With the opening of a new exhibit, that includes the art of Nodaway County as well.

The exhibit, ‘Artists of Nodaway County,’ features historic work from artists of the area, dating as far back as the late 19th century, and running through the mid-20th century. A variety of mediums and artistic processes takes us back in time to what life in Nodaway County was like during those years.

LeDonna McIntosh, a volunteer with the society and retired art teacher, organized the exhibit.

“To curate it,” she says, “I focused on art that featured [local] places or was of specific interest to Maryville and the Nodaway County area. I wanted to really take advantage of artwork that featured historic homes or places. Like there’s a painting of Mount Alverno, which is now the prison.”

It wasn't just about choosing the right art. She had to fix up the works themselves.

“[That] took a long time because some of the frames were damaged and some of the artwork needed to be reframed,” she says. “So I’ve been working on it for a really long time.”

With only a single wall of museum space, Mcintosh had to curate a snapshot of the past. Although the works represent different styles and eras they come together to form a cohesive collection.

Appraising the works, McIntosh says, “I really enjoy the Kenneth Tebow Painting.”

“It’s called The Glass Setters,” she says, “and it depicts men that are installing plate glass windows in a building that was across from our library.”

The exhibit "Artists of Nodaway County" opens this Saturday with a reception at 1 PM. It will remain open until the Historical Society closes for winter in December. Local residents who look closely will find a familiar scene in every piece.