Rock Island, Ill.  – Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series welcomes home jazz pianist Corey Kendrick for a week of residency activities.

Rock Island, Ill., Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 - Award-winning string quartet in QCA residence March 5-10

The Tesla Quartet will be in residence during the first week of March, thanks to Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. The quartet recently took Second Prize as well as the Haydn Prize and Canadian Commission Prize at the 12th Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Rock Island, Ill.  –

Local artists will present a check for $1,700 to Quad City Arts’ Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery, 1715, 2nd Ave., Rock Island.  This donation comes from the proceeds of the recent sale of Dean Timmermann’s drawings.

Rock Island, Ill.  – Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 - The Andrew Collins Trio will bring their popular collision of folk, new acoustic roots, bluegrass, and jazz to the Quad Cities during their Nov. 14-16 residency through Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, Nov. 6, 2017                  

Giordano Dance Chicago, a high-energy, high-impact dance company, will visit the Quad Cities for a week of residency outreaches through Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. Giordano Dance Chicago will present at 15 Quad City area schools for elementary and junior high students.

Saxophonist Grace Kelly to grace the QCA with her musical talents

Rock Island, Ill.  – Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 - The 44th season of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series begins with a one-week residency by jazz saxophonist and singer Grace Kelly.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 10, 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

Davenport, Iowa – June 13 and 14, 2017      

Later this week, Quad City Arts will celebrate the 18th annual Metro Arts program with an apprentice showcase and ribbon cutting for the mural at Fejervary Learning Center, Davenport.

Rock Island, Ill. and Davenport, Iowa – June 12, 2017     

The 2017 Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program will provide area youth ages 15-21 with five-week paid summer apprenticeships. 

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, April 3, 2017               

Quad City Arts’ 2016-2017 Visiting Artist Series concludes with string trio Simply Three in residence for two weeks, beginning Monday, April 3.

Comprised of violinist Glen McDaniel, cellist Zack Clark, and bassist Nicholas Villalobos, Simply Three blends innovative arrangements of classical music with today’s popular songs.

Rock Island, Ill. – Monday, March 13, 2017

Grammy-winning jazz pianist Laurence Hobgood will be in the Quad Cities March 13-19 for a one-week residency as part of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

Laurence Hobgood has enjoyed a multi-faceted and dynamic career, including roles as a collaborator, composer, arranger, producer, educator and recognition as a multiple Grammy nominee and 2010 Grammy winner. He has a passion for introducing young people to jazz music.

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