Zack Jones is a full time artist and works small mixed media paintings, oil paintings,  and over-sized murals.   Subject matter ranges from regional scenes, contemporary subjects, and  abstract tree series.  His art is the backdrop to everything Art Church Iowa and Art House Iowa.  Zack is also a small town advocate. 

Art Church Weddings is a micro venue for up to 48 guests to include rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Or the Art Church is available for rehearsal and ceremony for up to 80 guests with reception elsewhere.  There are 2 reception halls within 1 mile in Malvern, IA.  Art House Iowa is located next door as additional space for the bridal party. Art Church Iowa and Art House Iowa are also Airbnbs.  Tours are available.

Art Church Iowa is a 1873 Victorian Gothic de-sanctified Presbyterian Church. Today the downstairs serves as a Airbnb. The upstairs is an event space for private parties, micro weddings, art shows, and concerts.  Art Church Iowa is open to the public by appointment.

Art is the backdrop to each Airbnb.  Art Church Iowa, Art House Iowa, and Studio414 are adorned with art and  within 1 block of each other including Main St businesses, Wabash Trace Nature Trail, and the Malvern Concert Series(June-July Saturdays) are all walkable.

*35 minutes from  Downtown Omaha and Eppley Airport.

  *Malvern  Concert Series 

June-July Saturdays 6:30-9:30p

Heritage Park on Main St 

Connecting Communities Through Art  just celebrated 10 years. This self guided Southwest Iowa Art Tour is the 3rd weekend in September and is a great time to visit Art Church Iowa and drive through the rolling hills of Southwest Iowa. 

Malvern is located in the middle of the 63 mi  rails to trails with crushed limestone. This nature trail has a heavy canopy of trees, 2 railroad trestles within 5 mi of Malvern. One going north  and the other heading south. Malvern is a great weekend destination for those seeking a rural escape. Head north one day and south the next.