Jack Wilkes

Jack Wilkes, a 1993 Drake University graduate with a Masters of Fine Arts in painting, operates his own painting studio in Des Moines, Iowa. In the past he has taught at Drake University, Iowa State University, Simpson College and the Des Moines Art Center. Wilkes has participated in more than 60 national exhibitions and has completed more than 70 private and corporate commissions. He has received many honors and awards for his work in painting and has served as an artist-in-residence, juror, lecturer and workshop instructor. Articles about Wilkes and his work have appeared in publications such as The Iowan, the Des Moines Register and Tractor Magazine.

SOURCE - https://emuseum.its.iastate.edu/objects/6692/link (Oct 2025)