18 Jun 2025

This Year’s Ice Cream Social Celebrates the 60-Year History of the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Tim Schiffer, Tribute: Muscatine Still Lifes, watercolor, 2024

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 18, 2025) — 2025 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Muscatine Art Center, and the Annual Ice Cream Social on June 29 will have some special additions. The Friends of the Muscatine Art Center invites the local community to celebrate during this free, family-oriented event, 1-4PM.

12 May 2025

The Muscatine Art Center is a 2025 Blue Star Museum

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving US military personnel and their families during the summer.

07 May 2025

Event for All Ages Celebrates Flowers and the Japanese Garden

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — The Friends of the Japanese Garden and Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are offering a new event on Saturday, May 17, 1:30-4:30PM. “For the Love of the Garden” is the perfect afternoon escape for the entire family. Garden and flower lovers, live music fans, art enthusiasts, families with kids, and those shopping for unique gifts will all find something to appreciate at this special event.

08 Jan 2025

Two New Exhibits Open in the Historic Musser-McColm Mansion

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center is set to open two new exhibitions on the top floor of the historic Musser-McColm mansion this Saturday, January 11.

20 Nov 2024

Welcome December with Two Highly-Anticipated Events at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — The Muscatine Art Center is excited to announce two events just days apart at the Muscatine Art Center! Welcome December with a performance from Sunny Jain in the Muscatine Art Center Music Room on Thursday, December 5, beginning at 5:15PM.

16 Nov 2024

Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition Returns with a Family Festival and Market

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — Local and regional artists and crafters are sharing their talents for a good cause this holiday season, and everyone is invited to be part of the fun at the Muscatine Art Center. The Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition has returned this holiday season, and each ornament purchase benefits Friends of the Muscatine Art Center and its mission to support educational programs at the Muscatine Art Center.

17 Oct 2024

Artifacts from Muscatine’s Past on View at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 17, 2024) — The Muscatine Art Center’s newest exhibition, Muscatine History Revisited, is a journey back in time and features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection. Visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past, while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today.

20 Jun 2024

New Exhibitions on View for the Annual Ice Cream Social on June 30 at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Visitors to this year’s Annual Ice Cream Social are in for a real treat! The Muscatine Art Center is opening the “Fashionably Dressed” exhibition just in time for the free event. “Fashionably Dressed” features work by Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, and other artists recognized around the world.

29 May 2024

Kurt Ullrich of Maquoketa to Exhibit at Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 29, 2024) — Maquoketa, Iowa artist, Kurt Ullrich, will open an exhibition in the Musser House galleries at the Muscatine Art Center on June 13, 2024. His exhibit will explore the Iowa State Fair through photography.

22 May 2024

Grammy Award-Winner to Perform in Muscatine on June 7

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 22, 2024) — Two-time Grammy award-winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience will bring their unique blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-world-blues-American roots music to Muscatine with two events on June 7, 2024. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music. His extraordinary vocal talent and on-stage charisma beckon audience members to their feet and into the groove.

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