Gift Certificates Now Available Through Paypal
Click here to purchase a Paypal gift certificate toward the purchase of art from Independent Thought Gallery and Studio
Gift Certificates are now available through Paypal toward the purchase of art from the gallery either online or in person (not redeemable for cash). The perfect present for graduations, birthdays, etc. No expiration date, no added charges or fees.
Free Shipping from Independent Thought
Christmas is coming soon! We are happy to ship your purchase from Independent Thought anywhere you would like. Gift wrap and tags are complimentary for all purchases.
Free Shipping is available for all 2-d art purchased at the gallery either in person or online and destined via UPS Ground only for a physical address in the lower 48 states.
3-d items and/or items meant to be sent anywhere other than a physical address in the lower 48 can be shipped at the shipper’s price to our customers as a courtesy by the gallery.
Please contact the gallery with any questions and we will be happy to assist you during the upcoming holiday season.
Don’t forget gift certificates are available at Independent Thought for all types of purchases except books on Amazon.com!
Order Your Very Own Copy of Either “Decade” or “Acerbic Diatribes” Right Here . . .
Read more about these two works by John Stillmunks and how to order a personalized copy with free shipping from Independent Thought or take a look at links to these books on Amazon.com right here.
11-25-11 – Please go to: http://wp.me/P1sDJV-f
11-25-11 – Please go to: http://wp.me/P1sDJV-f to subscribe to our new update via email service. You will not be spammed and your email will not be shared. You can also unsubsribe anytime. It’s a great way to keep up to date with events at the gallery and new work by gallery artists, etc.
Everyone that signs up for our email updates receives a 10% discount on all purchases from Independent Thought Gallery between now and December 24 – excludes gift certificates and book sales on Amazon.com.
If you have questions about our email service, please send a note to independentthoughtgallery@yahoo.com.
Merry Christmas

Nudes in Oils on Raw Linen by Kristae Peterson!
Kristae’s work is incredible. These are on raw linen which has been hemmed all the way around and is hung by a simple curtain rod. You simply but the brackets on a wall and the work hangs like a curtain about an inch away from the wall. They are stunning to see in person. They will be hanging in the gallery tonight for the Valley Junction Christmas walk tonight from 5-9pm.
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Don’t forget $55 signed works by St. Louis photographer Brad Bauer and $30 signed prints by Chicago painter Laura Lee Junge – perfect for Christmas presents.
12-1-11: Open Later Tonight for Christmas in Valley Junction
Tonight from 5-9pm: Christmas in Valley Junction -
All pottery by Kirk Niehouse is 20% off tonight! We will ship your purchase for $5.00 per item to any address in the Lower 48 – tonight from 5-9pm only!
Kirk has been with the gallery practically since the beginning and we are proud to present a special offer on his work tonight! No other discounts apply for Kirk’s work tonight – we are looking forward to seeing you when you visit the shops and galleries in Valley Junction tonight.
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We are hoping you will stop by and meet “Ralphie” (the Wonder Hound) tonight. He is usually at the gallery during the day, but he’s agreed to stay later tonight to meet everyone.
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For you locals – the new Subway shop across from the sculpture park in downtown Des Moines is gettng a little guff for opening (completely with a “Subway” sign – must be a sign of the End of Days) across from the park. There’s an article about it here: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20111201/BUSINESS/312010029/Elbert-Sub-shop-not-fit-Des-Moines-sculpture-park-some-say-poll- (opens in a new window). Please visit this business, even if they are a franchise – they still don’t deserve to get such a raw treatment from those that know better and did it anyway.
New Work Ready to Purchase
Revised 8-11-11:
Posted some new paintings by Brad Bauer, Lissa Hase and John Stillmunks that may be bought on this site right here. More are on the way. . .
Now Accepting American Express
Independent Thought is now accepting American Express.





