01 Jul 2026

Figge Art Museum Explores Iowa’s Place in the American Story with Two Summer Exhibitions

By Natalie Dunlop

Michael Meilahn, Nick Nebel, Corn Zone (detail), 2007, blown glass, polyester rope, and video projections with sound, purchased through an anonymous gift in honor of Thomas Gildehaus (Figge Art Museum supporter and member Board of Trustees 2003-2009, 2011-2014, and Board President 2005-2009), 2009.3.a-bb

04 Feb 2025

The Figge Art Museum Announces the John Deere Gallery, Showcasing Rarely-Seen Works of Art

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 4, 2025) — The Figge Art Museum proudly announces the opening of the newly-named John Deere Gallery, featuring selections from the remarkable John Deere Art Collection. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to experience these internationally-significant works of art, many of which were previously accessible only within John Deere’s corporate facilities.

11 Jun 2024

$14 Million Art Collection Donation Establishes The Linda and J Randolph Lewis Wing at Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965), Red and Green Umbrellas, 1940, oil on canvas, 34 x 54 in, Gift of Linda and J Randolph Lewis, 14 February 2024

08 Apr 2021

Figge Art Museum to Celebrate Essential Workers with Free Admission to Current Blockbuster Exhibition, and More, 11-17 April

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — To honor and celebrate Quad Citizens who have stepped up to support the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Figge Art Museum is offering free admission to all essential workers from April 11-17, 2021.

18 Feb 2020

"Henry Dreyfuss: Designs for the Modern Age" Opening Saturday, 02/22, at The Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 18, 2020) — The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport will feature the work of influential industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss beginning Saturday. Henry Dreyfuss: Designs for the Modern Age, will be the major first exhibition in over 20 years to focus entirely on Dreyfuss and his designs from the mid-20th century.

11 Feb 2020

Show Your Love for the Figge Art Museum This Valentine’s Day

By Natalie Dunlop

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 11, 2020) — Show your love for the Figge Art Museum this Valentine’s Day — Friday, February 14! Don’t spend money on flowers that will wilt, or calorie-filled chocolate; instead, make a gift for the museum’s first Annual Day of Giving.

14 Oct 2019

Quad City Favorite ­Back on View

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2019) — A Quad-City favorite returns to the Figge Art Museum this fall. Artist Rose Frantzen’s nationally-celebrated Portrait of Maquoketa will be on view in the Figge’s third-floor gallery beginning Saturday, October 19.

19 Sep 2019

Day of the Dead: The Art of Remembrance Opening Saturday at the Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 19, 2019) — The Figge Art Museum’s second-floor Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery will feature Day of the Dead: The Art of Remembrance beginning Saturday.

16 Sep 2019

Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene Opening Saturday at the Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene by Artist Mia Feuer will be on view in the fourth-floor gallery beginning Saturday.

28 May 2019

Figge Art Museum to Sign New Contract with City of Davenport and Quad Cities Cultural Trust on 06/03

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 28, 2019) — The Figge Art Museum will sign a new contract with City of Davenport and Quad Cities Cultural Trust on Monday, June 3, at 2:30PM in the Figge’s Quad City Bank and Trust Grand Lobby. 

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