18 Jun 2026

Windborn Group and Quad City Arts Announce Artist Selected for New Public Mural in Downtown Aledo

By Alex Salaverria

ALEDO, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — The Windborn Group and Quad City Arts are pleased to announce that artist Madeline Dieters has been selected to create a new public mural on the South side of 112 E Main St in historic downtown Aledo.

17 Jun 2026

This Year’s Ice Cream Social Remembers Those Who Fought in the Civil War from Muscatine

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 17, 2026) — The Friends of the Muscatine Art Center’s Annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 28, will feature several special additions this year. The free, family-friendly event will take place 1-4PM and invites the community to celebrate an afternoon of art, music, history, and fun.

03 Jun 2026

Putnam Museum Announces 2027 Cultural Journey to Japan

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center is pleased to introduce an extraordinary international travel opportunity for 2027: “Travel to Japan with the Putnam Museum.”

Scheduled for June 17–29, 2027, this immersive thirteen-day journey invites guests to discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Japan.

21 May 2026

Artwork Donated to Hot Glass Installation at Cancer Support Community

By Ashley Baxter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — This project is envisioned as a healing and meditative space, a place where individuals can pause and find a moment of peace amid difficult seasons of life. More than a physical gathering place, the work is intended to create an emotional experience, one that encourages reflection, inspiration, hope, and positive emotion.

12 May 2026

The African American Museum of Iowa Names New Executive Director: Anne Harris Carter

By African American Museum of Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is pleased to announce that Anne Harris Carter has been selected as the Museum’s new Executive Director. Carter will begin her position on May 26.

12 May 2026

Putnam Museum to Host Exclusive Couture Preview Event Featuring the Legacy of Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will host an intimate, invitation-only evening celebrating the intersection of fashion, legacy, and philanthropy on Saturday, May 16, 6:30PM, in the museum’s grand lobby.

06 May 2026

Sculpture Garden Dedication in Honor of Dean and Deb Mathias

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2026) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club along with Quad City Arts, River Action, Rock Island Parks and Recreation, and countless friends of Dean and Deb Mathias crowdfunded a seven-piece sculpture surrounded by a pollinator garden in recognition of Mathias’s lasting contributions to the cycling community. The sculpture garden is permanently installed east of the parking lot located behind the stage, in the grassy area between the parking lot and the bluff, parallel

24 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House: The Rooftop Opening for Its Third Season

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Last Picture House is pleased to announce the opening of The Rooftop, one of the only combined outdoor cinemas and lounges in the entire country. Starting on Thursday April 30, The Rooftop is open seven days a week (weather permitting) until mid-fall. The Rooftop is family friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, and features a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and more.

16 Apr 2026

Putnam Museum and Science Center Launches Putnam 1867 Society

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2026) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will officially launch its premier donor circle, the Putnam 1867 Society, during an exclusive cocktail reception, “Raise the Dinosaur,” held on the Lardner Balcony, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center, Thursday, April 23, 6PM.

30 Mar 2026

University of Dubuque Student Artwork on Display at Bisignano Art Gallery

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 30, 2026) — An eclectic display of artwork created by students in the University of Dubuque’s Department of Digital Art and Design can be viewed at the Bisignano Art Gallery on campus.

An annual spring exhibit, “The EDGE Show” is free and open to the public Wednesday, March 25, 2026, through Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the art gallery inside Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street.

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