27 Jul 2017

James Henry of Burlington to Exhibit at Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Burlington, Iowa artist, James Walker Henry, will open an exhibition in the Musser House gallery at the Muscatine Art Center on August 13, 2017. For the last thirty-five years, Henry has created over five hundred surreal works of art that address social and political issues. He explores current events and ideas through paint and brush. He was first introduced to surrealist artists and the style of surrealism while taking art history courses.

25 Jul 2017

Muscatine Art Center Announces Exhibition of Works by Carol Steinmetz

By Lynn Bartenhagen

On August 5, 2017, the Muscatine Art Center will open the exhibition, “Carol Steinmetz: An Artist’s Spectrum”. Local artist, Carol Steinmetz, has developed her artistic style over the last four decades. The exhibition spans her career from her works in oil to her well known florals, barns, and local landmarks and through her recent exploration with abstract and mixed media. A reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, August 13th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

21 Jul 2017

Coast Guard presents George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence, accepts 33 works of art into Coast Guard Art Program during New York City event

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON — Coast Guard Art Program artist Ken Smith received the George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence at a ceremony Thursday at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.

Smith, from Pulaski, Virginia, was selected as the recipient of the George Gray Award for his work, "Lifeline," a 30-inch by 22.5-inch oil on canvas painting depicting two female Coast Guard members on a response boat as they coil lines used to retrieve victims from the water.  

21 Jul 2017

New Bix Museum Ribbon Cutting Todaiy at 2:30 pm

By Jessica Waytenick

DATE:  Friday, July 21st – 2:30 PM  çççç

LOCATION: Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archive

                    Lower Level of the River Music Experience, 2nd and Main St., Davenport, IA

14 Jul 2017

Flash Exhibit--Photography of Kathleen Timp

By Studio Works

PERSPECTIVES - Photography of Kathleen Huinker Timp

12 Jul 2017

Nazi Hunger Politics Saturday, July 22 @ 2pm

By German American Heritage Center
Millions of Soviet soldiers in German captivity died of hunger during World War II. Their deaths were not the unexpected consequence of a war that took longer than anticipated. It was the calculated strategy of a small group of economic planners around Herbert Backe, the second Nazi Reich Minister of Food and Agriculture.
12 Jul 2017

Herbert Hoover in WWI: The Great Humanitarian Sunday, July 23 @ 2pm

By German American Heritage Center
Herbert Hoover in World War I: The Great Humanitarian
Performance by Brian Fox Ellis
11 Jul 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

By Margot Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 10, 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

Davenport, Iowa – June 13 and 14, 2017      

Later this week, Quad City Arts will celebrate the 18th annual Metro Arts program with an apprentice showcase and ribbon cutting for the mural at Fejervary Learning Center, Davenport.

11 Jul 2017

The Figge’s Art Lessons to Go at the Davenport Public Library!

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Come to the Davenport Public Library for an art lesson presented by the Figge Art Museum. This one-hour session will introduce students to the elements of art and principles of design and encourage students to think creatively while experimenting with a variety of art materials. Meet us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Thursday July 27 at 1:00pm. Registration is required and space is limited so sign up today!

11 Jul 2017

Niabi celebrates Gibbon Apes 18th Birthday on 7/15

By Brianna Aust

Public is invited to purchase birthday gift on new Amazon Wish List

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (July 10, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s beloved buff-cheeked gibbon, CJ, is celebrating her 18th birthday at on Sat., July 15, and you’re invited!

The birthday celebration includes a special zookeeper chat at 11 a.m. outside the gibbon habitat and enrichment activities for the gibbons every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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