Davenport, Iowa (August 7, 2013) - The Figge Art Museum will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery. Teachers and educators are invited to find out what the Figge has to offer their classes in the year to come.
Attendees will enjoy appetizers, a cash bar and idea-sharing while mingling with fellow educators and the Figge staff. There will also be an opportunity for educators to sign-up for free outreach visits from the Figge`s Big Picture program.
The event will take place in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery where the Beyond the Classroom exhibition is currently on display. Free admission!
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 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.
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