The Muscatine Art Center is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense

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After more than a year, the historic Musser-McColm House at the Muscatine Art Center is reopening, and the public is invited to celebrate on Thursday, June 1st from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of the historic house.

(Moline, Ill.) Living Proof Exhibit, which celebrates the creative spirit of cancer survivors, is teaming up with the Muscatine Art Center to provide creative art sessions to cancer patients, survivors, and families touched by cancer. Two creative art sessions will be offered in October 2017 at the Muscatine Art Center. Trained instructors will guide participants in using art as one way to cope with a cancer diagnosis.

“Not So Ordinary: Iowa Regionalists and Scenes of Rural Life” on View through July 30, 2017

Local author Thomas R. Baker will present material from his book, The Scared Cause of Union: Iowa in the Civil War, published in November 2016 by the University of Iowa Press, at the Muscatine Art Center. Guests will learn about the unique place Iowa holds in Civil War history, meet Mr. Baker, and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Sacred Cause of Union. The program will be held on March 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Art Center’s Music Room.

Although the Musser House continues to be closed for facility upgrades, the staff at the Muscatine Art Center is busy preparing for holiday events. The annual event, Sunday with Santa, is set f...

Peanuts… Naturally

 

showing at the Muscatine Art Center

 

from November 10, 2016 through February 26, 2017

 

Charlie Brown is in trouble with the En...

About the Iowa Art Pottery Association

 

Over 30 years ago, Mark and Marie Latta began a hobby that turned the couple into fervent collectors, occupying their free time and consuming the free space in their home. The Latta’s col...

Children and their moms (or grandmothers, aunts, neighbors) are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special party in the Framed: Step into ArtTM exhibit at the Muscatine Art Center. The afternoon of Saturday, May 7th will be filled w...

The Muscatine Art Center invites the public to an Illustration workshop for kids, with guest instructor Claudia McGehee, on Saturday, April 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please RSVP by April 28, 2016.  Space is limited. All supplies will be provi...

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