26 Oct 2026

Step Into a Winter Wonderland at Quad City Arts’ Festival of Trees

By Alex Salaverria

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 26, 2026) — A Winter Wonderland is coming to downtown Davenport as Quad City Arts’ Festival of Trees returns to the RiverCenter, November 21–29, 2026. Now in its forty-first year, the holiday celebration brings together holiday decor, local performances, family activities, and special events — all supporting arts experiences throughout the Quad Cities.

07 Jul 2026

Quad City Arts to Dedicate New EveryChild Mural on July 10

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2026) — Quad City Arts invites the community to attend the dedication of the new EveryChild mural on Friday, July 10, 9AM, at EveryChild, 420 23rd St, Rock Island.

18 Jun 2026

Windborn Group and Quad City Arts Announce Artist Selected for New Public Mural in Downtown Aledo

By Alex Salaverria

ALEDO, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — The Windborn Group and Quad City Arts are pleased to announce that artist Madeline Dieters has been selected to create a new public mural on the South side of 112 E Main St in historic downtown Aledo.

19 Jun 2025

Celebrating 25 Years of the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2025) — This summer marks a major milestone: 25 years of the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program, one of Quad City Arts’ most impactful and beloved initiatives. Since its start in 2000, Metro Arts has empowered young creatives across the region with a powerful message: Art is work, and young artists are essential to the vitality and creative backbone of our communities.

17 Mar 2025

Quad City Arts Names Brian Allen as Executive Director

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2025) — Brian Allen has been named the new Executive Director of Quad City Arts. Allen joins the organization from the German American Heritage Center, where he served as Executive Director, bringing experience in arts administration, cultural programming, and community engagement.

02 May 2024

Quad City Arts: Chip in for The Arts!

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2024) Art has a remarkable ability to bring people together, transform communities, inspire creativity, and foster a sense of identity and pride. Thanks to you, Quad City Arts has been dedicated to creating an art-centric community for over 50 years. 

15 Mar 2024

Quad City Arts Presents Grosse Île March 23

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2024) — Tickets are on sale now for an exclusive evening performance by traditional Irish and Quebecois music trio Grosse Isle, part of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series residency program. Patrons will experience a full-length performance, followed by an intimate conversation revealing the artist's background and creative ventures.

07 Feb 2024

Quad City Arts Presents Beatbox Meets Popping — February 10

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2024) — Join us for an exclusive evening with Amirah Sackett, part of our Visiting Artist Series. Experience a captivating full-length performance, followed by an intimate conversation revealing the artist's background and collaborative ventures.

12 May 2023

Chalk Art Fest 2023 Returns for its Seventh Year

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2023) — In its seventh year, the Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24–25, 2023, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, Illinois. The festival starts at 10AM on both days and goes till 7PM on Saturday and 5PM on Sunday.

25 Apr 2022

Seeking Nominations for the 2022 Lloyd Schoeneman Community Impact Awards

By Alex Salaverria

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2022) — Lloyd Schoeneman (1951-2001) began his career with Quad City Arts Council in 1978. He worked tirelessly for the organization and was a driving force for art and artists in our community. In his memory, Quad City Arts recognizes and celebrates exceptional leadership in the arts community with an award that embodies his creative spirit and passion.

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