12 Jan 2018

Rug Weaving in the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

RUG WEAVING CLASS: Come experience the joy of weaving your very own colorful rag rug on a loom. The class includes designing and preparing materials, weaving and finishing. The rug could be useful in your home or it might make a great gift. This activity will be held in the weaving studio located at the Amana Arts Guild Center in High Amana on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 beginning January 25th  and continue for 5 sessions. Enrollment is limited.

12 Jan 2018

"Building Bridges of Faith: Photographs of Papal Visits to the Holy Land, 1964-2014"

By Allan Ross
You are cordially invited to the Official Opening Ceremony of the exhibit of "Building Bridges of Faith: Photographs of Papal Visits to the Holy Land, 1964-2014"
 Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, from 2:00-4:00 pm, with a short program at 2:30 pm. 
08 Jan 2018

Expand your horizons in 2018 — at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Start your year with hands-on learning during our next Explorers!
What impact do you have on the ocean? You might be surprised to find out! Explore the relationship between humans and creatures of the deep by diving into their underwater ecosystem on Jan. 6.
Meet the Putnam’s resident hermit crabs, learn about light and pressure in the ocean and find out how to protect aquatic life!
05 Jan 2018

New Art at Beréskin Gallery

By Pat Bereskin
Local Girl Finds Success as a Portrait Artist, See "Utah Colors" in New Exhibit
03 Jan 2018

New year means new learning opportunities for young minds at the Putnam

By Kevin Smith

Dec. 29, 2017 (DAVENPORT, Iowa) — The new year brings fresh opportunities for youngsters to explore the Putnam Museum and learn about engineering and environmental sciences through interactive classes.

Pre-registration has opened for the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s first Explorers and Explorers Jr. classes of 2018, which start on Jan. 6 and continue during the first Saturdays of each month through April 7.

29 Dec 2017

Cuba Photography Exhibit Coming to West Branch

By Byrony Forbes

WEST BRANCH, IOWA— Herbert Hoover National Historic Site presents a special exhibit, Cuba - Photographs from the Streets of Havana & Vinales.  One of the United States closest neighbors, Cuba has been the subject of controversy and curiosity for decades.  This exhibit will be available for viewing Saturday, January 6th through Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.

26 Dec 2017

Quad City Arts presents Art @ the QC Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

WHAT:          Quad City Arts’ Art @ the Airport Exhibition: Paintings by Leah Richter and Julius Cavira, with clay sculptures by Jefferson Henshaw

WHEN:          Jan 2-Feb 27, 2018

20 Dec 2017

QUAD CITY ARTS OFFERS ARTS DOLLAR$ GRANTS

By Tyson Danner

Quad City Arts is pleased to announce Arts Dollar$ grants for the 2018 cycle. Applications are welcome from individual artists, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations partnering with artists. All art forms are eligible. In 2018, Quad City Arts will grant more than $90,000 to local artists and organizations. The application process is competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

20 Dec 2017

Start your holiday weekend on a high note with this unique concert

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Celebrate the season with friends at the Putnam's GIANT Screen, and take a virtual trip around the world to watch as The Three Tenors perform the holiday classics. Don't miss this ONE-TIME-ONLY screening of this pre-recorded Christmas concert at the Konzerthaus in Vienna on Friday at 6 p.m.
 
13 Dec 2017

Bring in the Noon Year at the Family Museum

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf — The grownups get to have their New Year’s Eve fun at night, so the Family Museum offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2018 during the daylight hours with “Noon Year’s Eve”, a countdown to 12:00 noon! This event will be on Sunday, December 31, from 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM with a countdown at 12:00 noon. The Museum will close at 2:00 PM.

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