06 Apr 2018

Akropolis Reed Quintet wraps up Visiting Artist Series this month

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, April 16, 2018               

Akropolis Reed Quintet will be in residence April 16-27, as the final artist in the 2017-2018 Visiting Artist Series from Quad City Arts.

28 Feb 2018

QC Native Corey Kendrick to return as a visiting artist

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series welcomes home jazz pianist Corey Kendrick for a week of residency activities.

26 Feb 2018

Tesla Quartet to share their talents in Quad Cities March 5-10

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill., Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 - Award-winning string quartet in QCA residence March 5-10

The Tesla Quartet will be in residence during the first week of March, thanks to Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. The quartet recently took Second Prize as well as the Haydn Prize and Canadian Commission Prize at the 12th Banff International String Quartet Competition.

03 Jan 2018

Metro Arts program to receive proceeds from Timmermann drawings

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  –

Local artists will present a check for $1,700 to Quad City Arts’ Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery, 1715, 2nd Ave., Rock Island.  This donation comes from the proceeds of the recent sale of Dean Timmermann’s drawings.

14 Nov 2017

Award-winning eclectic bluegrass trio in town for residency

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 - The Andrew Collins Trio will bring their popular collision of folk, new acoustic roots, bluegrass, and jazz to the Quad Cities during their Nov. 14-16 residency through Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

26 Oct 2017

Quad City Arts hosting Chicago dance company Nov. 6-10

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, Nov. 6, 2017                  

Giordano Dance Chicago, a high-energy, high-impact dance company, will visit the Quad Cities for a week of residency outreaches through Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. Giordano Dance Chicago will present at 15 Quad City area schools for elementary and junior high students.

11 Sep 2017

Renowned jazz saxophonist begins residence Sept. 17 at RME

By Margot Day

Saxophonist Grace Kelly to grace the QCA with her musical talents

Rock Island, Ill.  – Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 - The 44th season of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series begins with a one-week residency by jazz saxophonist and singer Grace Kelly.

11 Jul 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

By Margot Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 10, 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

Davenport, Iowa – June 13 and 14, 2017      

Later this week, Quad City Arts will celebrate the 18th annual Metro Arts program with an apprentice showcase and ribbon cutting for the mural at Fejervary Learning Center, Davenport.

01 Jun 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program enhances the QCA with youth art projects

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill. and Davenport, Iowa – June 12, 2017     

The 2017 Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program will provide area youth ages 15-21 with five-week paid summer apprenticeships. 

29 Mar 2017

String trio to wrap up Visiting Artist Series season

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, April 3, 2017               

Quad City Arts’ 2016-2017 Visiting Artist Series concludes with string trio Simply Three in residence for two weeks, beginning Monday, April 3.

Comprised of violinist Glen McDaniel, cellist Zack Clark, and bassist Nicholas Villalobos, Simply Three blends innovative arrangements of classical music with today’s popular songs.

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