08 Nov 2021

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Coming to Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 8, 2021) — Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021, through February 20, 2022, and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.

28 Oct 2021

Public Art Updates and Community Input/Muscatine Public Art Advisory Commission

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Innovation Lab activity

28 Sep 2021

Free Performances at the Muscatine Art Center in October

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Celebrate fall with outdoor performances at the Muscatine Art Center. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy two free family-friendly performances and opening day of the Scarecrow and Jack-o-Lantern competition.

30 Aug 2021

Exhibition by Rose Frantzen Opens at Muscatine Art Center on September 2

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (August 30, 2021) — A new series of works by Iowa artist Rose Frantzen will be on view at the Muscatine Art Center from September 2 through October 31, 2021. Frantzen was born, raised, and returned to Maquoketa, Iowa, where the rural lifestyle and landscape continue to provide inspiration for her paintings.

16 Aug 2021

Sculpture Dedication, Performance Planned for September 9, 2021

By Lynn Bartenhagen

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.

21 Jun 2021

Art Center Exhibits Recently-Donated Collection and a Series of Works by Artist Bruce Walters

By Lynn Bartenhagen

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.

09 Jun 2021

Public Art Projects for Muscatine Move into Next Phase

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 9, 2021) — In December 2020, the Public Art Advisory Commission for the City of Muscatine announced two new public art projects — murals for retaining walls on Houser Street and concept design proposals for the area near the roundabout at Mulberry Avenue and Second Street.

20 May 2021

Two Exhibitions to Open at Muscatine Art Center May 29, 2021

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 20, 2021) — On May 29, the Muscatine Art Center opens two crowd-pleasing exhibitions that are sure to engage and inspire local residents and visitors alike. “Alterations. tailored solutions to climate change,” an exhibition by artist and environmental educator Nancy Judd, features 15 sculptures that appear to be high-fashion couture but are actually made from garbage, litter, and objects found in nature.

21 Apr 2021

Hancher/Ballet Des Moines “Dance into Spring” on Muscatine Riverfront on May 2

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — Muscatine will be one of three stops on the “Dance into Spring” tour, bringing together Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium. The free outdoor performance will take place on the Muscatine Riverfront on May 2, 5:30PM, and will feature company dancers from Ballet Des Moines, performers from the University of Iowa’s Dance Company, and special guests from the acclaimed Miami City Ballet.

01 Feb 2021

"Cover Up" with Historic Quilts at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

Early 19 century toy sewing machine and accessories, on display February 6 to April 4 at the Muscatine Art Center

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