ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2021) — The unveiling of a new mural in Downtown Rock Island, inspired by a Rock Island High School student’s award-winning artwork, will serve as the official kick-off to this year’s Alternating Currents festival August 19-22 in the Quad Cities.

What: Ceremony unveiling the mural by young artist Riley Jones

When: 3:45-4:45PM, Thursday, August 19

MUSCATINE, IOWA (August 16, 2021) — For those who regularly drive on Mulberry Avenue, monitoring progress of the sculpture installation and landscape project at the Muscatine Art Center has become a minor pastime this summer.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2021) — Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series is so excited to present nine artists from across the US for in-person outreach activities for students.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2021) — On Thursday, August 5, 4PM, Renew Moline invites the public and media to attend the official ribbon-cutting for the new mural, “Retro Electric”. The ribbon-cutting will take place under the Moline Arsenal Viaduct along the bike path.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 16, 2021) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center has expanded its leadership team to include a Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Leslie Klipsch, and Vice President of Museum Experiences, Ben Johnson. “The Putnam is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever. Not only has the facility been re-imagined, but we’ve been able to rebuild our staff,” said Putnam President/CEO Rachael Mullins.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 6, 2021) — From July 2 to August 31, 2021, Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport presents paintings by Ann Kauff of Arlington Heights, IL with woven tapestries by Kara Fedje of Davenport, and ceramic sculpture by Will Van Dyke, of Evanston, Illinois.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 28, 2021) — The West Davenport Arts Council, in conjunction with Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC), is hosting an art exhibition for local artist Jen Hansen on the evening of Wednesday, June 30, 6-8PM. Light refreshments will be served. Jen's art is currently on display at MCC QC, located at 2930 Locust St in Davenport, through the end of July.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 21, 2021) — Visitors to the Muscatine Art Center have plenty to take in. Between the exhibitions in the Stanley Gallery, the period rooms in the historic house, and the changing galleries on the second floor of the house, an array of artwork is presented. Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray and Alterations: Tailored Solutions to Climate Change, on view this summer, have been previously highlighted.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2021) — Quad City Arts is excited to announce the full schedule of events for Chalk Art Fest in Schwiebert Park, downtown Rock Island, June 26-27.  

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 9, 2021) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will host a Gateway to Space Weekend on June 12-13. The event will feature the ISU FLEx, a mobile learning program including virtual reality, 3D printing, augmented reality and more!

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