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.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa will unveil a new exhibit, Rooted: Labor, Land, and Legacy.

This exhibit celebrates the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism.

Farming has played a significant role in Black communities’ struggles and triumphs for economic independence, cultural preservation, and self-determination.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 25, 2025) — DIYers are invited to attend a celebration in honor of the new owners and location of the Board and Brush Creative Studio in the Quad Cities. Cameron and Rachel Exline are opening the new studio on October 3 in a larger location a few doors down from the old studio.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 5, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa will host its annual History Makers Gala on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The event will highlight the achievements of honorees Dr Michael Blackwell (Cedar Falls), Renee Dunn (Dubuque), Ricki King (Windsor Heights), and Nolden Gentry (Des Moines). History Makers were nominated by their peers and selected by an AAMI committee based on their professional and community impact as leaders.