2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, October 5, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, October 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Myah’s Monday Crafts
we will be making picture frames; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Myah’s Monday Crafts. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Myah’s Monday Crafts
Classes
we will be making picture frames; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Myah’s Monday Crafts. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Drawing Basics for Kids
pencil, paper, and the skills that make everything else easier; kids 6-12 learn line, shape, shading, proportion, and simple perspective; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Drawing Basics for Kids
Classes
on Tuesdays; pencil, paper, and the skills that make everything else easier; kids 6-12 learn line, shape, shading, proportion, and simple perspective; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Southwest Stitch Club
a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests; simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Southwest Stitch Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Southwest Stitch Club
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests; simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Southwest Stitch Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Stranger Things Book Nook
bring your creativity to build a little piece of the Upside Down for your bookshelf; great for fans of Stranger Things or spooky crafts; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Stranger Things Book Nook. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Stranger Things Book Nook
Classes
bring your creativity to build a little piece of the Upside Down for your bookshelf; great for fans of Stranger Things or spooky crafts; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Stranger Things Book Nook. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Spellbinding Halloween Paint Party
round up your coven for a girls-night paint party; three witches in flowing golden-orange dresses walk toward an enormous swirling moon; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Spellbinding Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Spellbinding Halloween Paint Party
Classes
round up your coven for a girls-night paint party; three witches in flowing golden-orange dresses walk toward an enormous swirling moon; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Spellbinding Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
discussion of Sebastian Smee's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
discussion of Sebastian Smee's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
on Wednesdays; with instructor Pamela Crouch; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
Classes
on Wednesdays; with instructor Pamela Crouch; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Drawing Basics for Adults
learn to draw what you actually see; a relaxed daytime class in observational drawing, shading, and proportion for adults; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Drawing Basics for Adults
Classes
learn to draw what you actually see; a relaxed daytime class in observational drawing, shading, and proportion for adults; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Moon Witch Paint Party
Moon Witch with huge golden moon; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Moon Witch Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Moon Witch Paint Party
Classes
Moon Witch with huge golden moon; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Moon Witch Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays
on Thursdays; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Painting Basics for Adults
a calm midday class for grown-ups; learn color mixing, brush control and layering in watercolor and acrylic; all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays
Classes
on Thursdays; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Painting Basics for Adults
Classes
a calm midday class for grown-ups; learn color mixing, brush control and layering in watercolor and acrylic; all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Painting Basics for Kids
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Painting Basics for Kids
Classes
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham
hear from artist Burnham, who is creating a site-specific installation of her work in the Figge this fall; Burnham uses acrylic on paper, and an exaggerated, often frantic comic visual language, making three-dimensional drawing installations which both allude to and frustrate traditional pictorial space; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Gorgeous Gourds
Thursdays thru Oct. 22; with instructor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson; students will learn how to embellish gourds in a variety of ways; techniques will include using dye and resists to make beautiful surfaces; you will also learn to create netted gourds, plus add coiling and beads; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Gorgeous Gourds. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party
a raven on a bare branch inside a glowing ring of pale blue and lavender, with drips and purple splatter on dark olive; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Gorgeous Gourds
Classes
Thursdays thru Oct. 22; with instructor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson; students will learn how to embellish gourds in a variety of ways; techniques will include using dye and resists to make beautiful surfaces; you will also learn to create netted gourds, plus add coiling and beads; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Gorgeous Gourds. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party
Classes
a raven on a bare branch inside a glowing ring of pale blue and lavender, with drips and purple splatter on dark olive; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
hear from artist Burnham, who is creating a site-specific installation of her work in the Figge this fall; Burnham uses acrylic on paper, and an exaggerated, often frantic comic visual language, making three-dimensional drawing installations which both allude to and frustrate traditional pictorial space; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.