07 May 2019

"Vanessa German: Miracles and Glory Abound" to Open May 11 at the Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 7, 2019) — A multimedia installation by Pittsburgh-based artist Vanessa German will be on view at the Figge Art Museum beginning Saturday.

06 May 2019

Figge Art Museum Executive Director to Leave This Summer, Having Established Solid Foundation for Museum’s Future

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — Cindy Carlson, President of the Board of Directors of the Figge Art Museum, announced today that Tim Schiffer, Executive Director and CEO, has given notice of his intent to resign effective later this summer. “We are very grateful for Tim’s contributions to the Figge and the community as a whole,” Carlson said. “We will greatly miss the leadership, knowledge, and love for art that he brought to the Figge.”

03 May 2019

Press Conference Thursday, May 9, at 10:30 AM at Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

WHAT:                  Press conference

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2019) —

WHO: Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer will speak

02 May 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” A May Full of Events

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is making many magical moments in May. At WOW Wednesday you’ll be able to Make your own bubble machine. The Great Give Day endowment drive event is on Thursday, May 9. Then, make mama feel special at Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

29 Apr 2019

Quad City Arts to Host Exhibitions by Artists Karen Austin and Maureen Healy Mossman

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2019) — On exhibit from May 10 through June 21, 2019, will be photographs by Karen Austin of Camanche, Iowa, and paintings by Maureen Healy Mossman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

24 Apr 2019

David Hayes Studies and Sculptures Arrive in Muscatine in May

By Lynn Bartenhagen

23 Apr 2019

Reception for 2019 Entries of Student Holocaust Visual Arts Contest at the Rutabaga Art in Geneseo, Illinois

By Allan Ross

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — A reception in recognition of the 25 student entries in the Holocaust Visual Arts Contest, on Saturday, April 27, 2-4PM, at Rutabaga Art Studio, 108 North State Street (across from the theater), in Geneseo, Illinois, 61254 [phone (309) 944 4994].

The gallery will be on display during opening-hours this week (Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM) and Tuesday next week, to see the amazing works of local students.

18 Apr 2019

Quad City Arts Presents: 3rd Annual Chalk Art FEST, June 8 and 9

By Karie Gilson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2019) — Quad City Arts will host its 3rd annual Chalk Art FEST with a NEW location this year in the heart of downtown Bettendorf.

17 Apr 2019

The Family Museum Hosts an Adults-Only “Night at the Museum”

By Elly Gerdts

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 16, 2019) — On Saturday, April 27, 6:30–10PM, the Family Museum will host “Night at the Museum,” an exclusive, one-night fundraising event for adults featuring food and drinks, composed and prepared by local chefs and businesses. Guests will embark on a scavenger hunt to explore everything that the Museum has to offer.

12 Apr 2019

Augustana Teaching Museum of Art to Open 2019 Senior Art Exhibition

By Juliane Fricke

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 12, 2019) — The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art is opening its final exhibition of the 2018-2019 academic year. The exhibition, entitled "2019 Senior Art Exhibition", will feature the Senior Inquiry projects of the Class of 2019 Graphic Design and Studio Art majors. The exhibition opens April 12 and runs through May 11, with Artist Talks taking place on May 1 as part of the Celebration of Learning, and a closing reception May 20, 11:45AM-1PM.

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