MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 24, 2025) — Local and regional artists and crafters are sharing their talents for a great cause this holiday season, and the Muscatine Art Center invites everyone to join in the fun. The beloved Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition has returned, and each ornament purchase supports Friends of the Muscatine Art Center and its mission to strengthen educational programs offered to the community.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 22, 2022) — The Muscatine Art Center has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. The Muscatine Art Center was initially accredited in 1993.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (March 9, 2020) — This June, the Muscatine Art Center will open the exhibition, Till Death: Wedding and Mourning Traditions. On June 6, 2020, the opening gala will be held at Geneva Country Club. Proceeds from the event support the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center and the organization’s educational mission. The evening will be full of wedding related surprises and fun including the display of five ugly bridesmaid dresses.