04 Dec 2020

Celebrate the Holidays During Our Holiday Cheer Extended Event

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

MUSCATINE, IOWA (December 4, 2020) — The holidays are fast approaching, and even though we can’t celebrate with big events such as Sunday with Santa or Kids Pajama Party, we can still share some holiday cheer. The historic Musser-McColm mansion is decorated and adorned for Christmas, something that our guests look forward to every year.

01 Dec 2020

Muscatine Seeks Artists and Organizations for Public Art Projects

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — The Public Art Advisory Commission for the City of Muscatine announces two public art opportunities. The first is a mural project on Houser Street, and organizations are invited to submit applications. Up to five organizations will be select to receive a $300 stipend to complete a mural project on a section of retaining wall between Hershey and Lucas.

04 Nov 2020

“A Concert for Hope and Healing” Presented by Living Proof Exhibit in Partnership with The Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

20 Oct 2020

Scarecrows and Jack-o-Lanterns Bring Fall Fun to Grounds of Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

13 Oct 2020

The Words of Muscatine Civil War Soldier Daniel Parvin Brought to Life in New Video Series

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 13, 2020) — A series of new short films will introduce Muscatine Access Channel Nine viewers and other local residents to Muscatine Civil War soldier, Daniel Parvin. "Muscatine and the Civil War: The Letters of Daniel Parvin" will premiere on October 23. The short film features actors Bryce Taylor as Daniel Parvin and Courtney Gevaert as his wife, Sarah Parvin.

28 May 2020

Muscatine Art Center to Re-Open on June 9 with New Exhibitions

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 28, 2020) — The opening of the exhibition, “Till Death: Wedding and Mourning Traditions,” has been anticipated by Muscatine Art Center insiders for the last few years. Now that the exhibition is the first on view following a closure of several months, staff hopes the stunning historic gowns will bring the return of visitors.

02 Mar 2020

Free Creative Sessions Return to the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (March 2, 2020) — Living Proof Exhibit is a non-profit that provides the therapeutic benefits of the arts to cancer patients, survivors, families, and caregivers. The Muscatine Art Center and Living Proof Exhibit begin its partnership in 2017. The partnership has grown with the Muscatine Art Center hosting the fall 2019 juried exhibition, “A Visualization of Hope”, with the works of over 30 cancer survivors represented.

24 Feb 2020

Muscatine Art Center’s Spring Schedule is Full of Activities for Kids and Families

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (February 24, 2020) — Spring is in the air at the Muscatine Art Center, and the season is chockfull of fun! In addition to Mini Masters for the youngest learners and Kids’ Saturday Workshops for school-aged kids, free spring break activities and events for families are on the calendar.

Spring Break

10 Jan 2020

Hard Won, Not Done: Women Artists Featured at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

08 Jan 2020

Works by Regional Artist Dan Rohde Featured in the Historic Musser-McColm Home

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

MUSCATINE, IOWA (January 8, 2020) — The Muscatine Art Center will host A Visual Arts Retrospective by Dan Rohde, January 11 through March 8, 2020. The exhibition will be on view in the historic Musser-McColm mansion. “Though it is impossible for me to see my art projects through others’ eyes, I hope these images and forms can be appreciated as original creative efforts,” commented Rohde.

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