16 Jul 2021

Putnam Expands Leadership Team

By Rachel Evans

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 16, 2021) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center has expanded its leadership team to include a Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Leslie Klipsch, and Vice President of Museum Experiences, Ben Johnson. “The Putnam is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever. Not only has the facility been re-imagined, but we’ve been able to rebuild our staff,” said Putnam President/CEO Rachael Mullins.

06 Jul 2021

Quad City Arts Presents New Art at the Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 6, 2021) — From July 2 to August 31, 2021, Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport presents paintings by Ann Kauff of Arlington Heights, IL with woven tapestries by Kara Fedje of Davenport, and ceramic sculpture by Will Van Dyke, of Evanston, Illinois.

28 Jun 2021

Jen Hansen Artist Reception at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC)

By Rich Hendricks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 28, 2021) — The West Davenport Arts Council, in conjunction with Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC), is hosting an art exhibition for local artist Jen Hansen on the evening of Wednesday, June 30, 6-8PM. Light refreshments will be served. Jen's art is currently on display at MCC QC, located at 2930 Locust St in Davenport, through the end of July.

21 Jun 2021

Art Center Exhibits Recently-Donated Collection and a Series of Works by Artist Bruce Walters

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 21, 2021) — Visitors to the Muscatine Art Center have plenty to take in. Between the exhibitions in the Stanley Gallery, the period rooms in the historic house, and the changing galleries on the second floor of the house, an array of artwork is presented. Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray and Alterations: Tailored Solutions to Climate Change, on view this summer, have been previously highlighted.

17 Jun 2021

Chalk Art Fest Announces Full Festival Line-Up

By Karie Gilson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2021) — Quad City Arts is excited to announce the full schedule of events for Chalk Art Fest in Schwiebert Park, downtown Rock Island, June 26-27.  

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

09 Jun 2021

Putnam to host Gateway to Space Weekend, June 12-13

By Rachel Evans

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 9, 2021) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will host a Gateway to Space Weekend on June 12-13. The event will feature the ISU FLEx, a mobile learning program including virtual reality, 3D printing, augmented reality and more!

09 Jun 2021

Public Art Projects for Muscatine Move into Next Phase

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 9, 2021) — In December 2020, the Public Art Advisory Commission for the City of Muscatine announced two new public art projects — murals for retaining walls on Houser Street and concept design proposals for the area near the roundabout at Mulberry Avenue and Second Street.

04 Jun 2021

Quad City Arts Presents New Public Sculptures

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 4, 2021) — Seven public sculptures in Bettendorf and two in Moline will be moving to other locations and replaced with new sculptures over the next 15 days, beginning Monday, June 7. Moline is adding two more sculptures this year, and the Geneseo Public Library will be leasing a sculpture for the first time.

20 May 2021

Two Exhibitions to Open at Muscatine Art Center May 29, 2021

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 20, 2021) — On May 29, the Muscatine Art Center opens two crowd-pleasing exhibitions that are sure to engage and inspire local residents and visitors alike. “Alterations. tailored solutions to climate change,” an exhibition by artist and environmental educator Nancy Judd, features 15 sculptures that appear to be high-fashion couture but are actually made from garbage, litter, and objects found in nature.

06 May 2021

Quad City Arts Presents Peter Xiao and Ioan Marcu: Art That Reflects Global Realities

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2021) — On exhibit from May 5 through June 18 will be “iNundaATIONs,” paintings by Peter Xiao, and “Immigrants,” mixed-media sculptures by Ioan Marcu.

"Through Mao" by Peter Xiao

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