Davenport, Iowa (June 8, 2016) – Thanks to the generous support of the Bechtel Trusts and John Deere Classic, admission to the Figge Art Museum will be free to all from June 12-September 25.
Visitors will be able to view exhibitions including: The Wonderful World of Oz: Selections From the Willard Carroll/Tom Wilhite Collection, Picturing the Prairie: Tallgrass QC, David Plowden: An American Master, Corn Zone and the permanent collection galleries.
“It’s exciting that everyone in the community and surrounding areas can experience all the Figge has to offer without having to pay an admission fee,” said Executive Director Tim Schiffer. “There is no doubt the museum will be bustling all summer long,” he added.
In addition to the exhibitions, there will also be a family day on July 16, a drop-in program every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. called Big Picture: In the House for ages K-12 to learn about art connections using Figge outreach lessons, docent-led exhibition tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m., opening receptions, artist talks, PechaKucha Nights and much more all free of charge. Visit www.figgeartmuseum.org for a complete list of what’s happening.
About the Figge Art Museum:
The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is normally $7, but will be free from June 12–September 25. Admission is always free to Figge members and institutional members, and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Figge Café is open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.
(submitted by Natalie Dunlop)
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