MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 24, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center is excited to welcome back esteemed art scholar and presenter Carol Ehlers on Thursday, September 25, 5:30-6:30PM, for her presentation “Marvin Cone and Grant Wood: Their Life, Artworks, and Friendship.” The lecture is part of a series of events and workshops commemorating the new exhibition at the Muscatine Art Center, “Midwest Icons: Grant Wood, John Steuart Curry, and Thomas Hart Benton,” now on display in the Stanley Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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