Arbe Bareis started painting in 1999. He received Master of Art and Master of Fine Art degrees in painting from the University of Iowa, and has exhibited both nationally and internationally. In addition to his work as a painter, Bareis is the Fine and Performing Arts Specialist at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Curator of the college gallery. He teaches a variety of art classes at Kirkwood, and has taught drawing and painting at the University of Iowa.
