16 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg introduce mobile museum to fairgoers

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov.

15 Aug 2017

Illinois Arts Council Agency Opportunities

By Susan Dickson
The Illinois Arts Council Agency is pleased to announce the release of Fiscal Year 2018 guidelines and application materials for our open deadline programs; Artstour & Live Music, StArts, and Individual Artist Support.
11 Aug 2017

Catiri’s Art Oasis presents: FRESH PAINT 2017

By Julie Catiri
Artists Paint Amana (maps will be available during event) September 1st-3rd Nocturnal Paint (around the Price Creek Center) September 1st 7pm to ?  Kids Paint (in front of Catiri’s Art Oasis) September 2nd from 11am to 2pm Sponsored and Performed by the Amana Art Guild Quick Paint (around Catiri’s Art Oasis)  September 3rd  2pm to 4pm  Artist & Patron Party at Catiri’s Art Oasis  September 3rd - 5pm to 9pm
11 Aug 2017

Experience the ONLY augmented reality adventure in the Quad Cities Opening August 19!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Would you like to pet a polar bear? Dance with dolphins? High-five a penguin? Now you can!!

In the augmented reality adventure, “Air, Land & Sea,” you will experience an ever-changing watering hole and interact with a diverse range of animals from Africa to the Artic as you "touch the untouchable" ONLY at the Putnam.

 Augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays new information on top of it to create a photo-real 3D experience.

10 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 9, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

Cultural Center Displays Panoramic Display

DES MOINES, IA (08/08/2017) (readMedia)-- The Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center will be filled with art and hands-on learning at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Home to Iowa's largest art show, the Cultural Center features Make and Take projects, art activities, a 150 foot Panoramic Photo Display, a painting class and much more.

08 Aug 2017

Beréskin Moves Gallery to Stengthen Arts Education

By Pat Bereskin

Davenport, IA (September 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.)  Beréskin Fine Art Gallery and Studio is excited to announce their new location in the former Foster music building 2967 State Street Bettendorf. Beréskin will be sharing space with the new Mississippi Bend AEA STEM Lead Coordinator, Aaron Maurer. The two groups will be partnering to develop art programs for students pre-k through Middle School. 

04 Aug 2017

Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home

By German American Heritage Center
Sunday, August 6 @ 2pm
04 Aug 2017

Quad City Arts and MidCoast Fine Arts Present "Out and About"

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

On exhibit from August 25 through October 13, 2017, will be artworks by 23 regional artists in an exhibition titled “Out and About.” For the first time, Quad City Arts and MidCoast Fine Arts are collaborating to produce a bi-state, regional art competition and exhibition.

03 Aug 2017

Dance with dolphins ONLY at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

The ONLY Augmented Reality Experience in the Quad Cities opens August 19 at the Putnam!

Would you like to pet a polar bear? Dance with dolphins? High-five a penguin? Now you can!!​

In the augmented reality adventure, “Air, Land & Sea,” you will experience an ever-changing watering hole and interact with a diverse range of animals from Africa to the Artic as you "touch the untouchable" ONLY at the Putnam.

02 Aug 2017

Final Day to See Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! at the Family Museum Is Sunday, August 27

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf — Beginning May 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life.

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