2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Sunday, May 24, 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours
Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour and half hour; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular studio hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grant Wood Studio.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour and half hour; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular studio hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grant Wood Studio.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Sip & Paint
you must pre-register for this class at https://www.facebook.com/CreateQuadCities; spend the afternoon getting your creative juices flowing; food and drink specials all day long; for information, call 309-429-3313.
Event Title: Sip & Paint. Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit jenniesboxcar.com. Sip & Paint
Classes
you must pre-register for this class at https://www.facebook.com/CreateQuadCities; spend the afternoon getting your creative juices flowing; food and drink specials all day long; for information, call 309-429-3313.
Event Title: Sip & Paint. Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit jenniesboxcar.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, May 25, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 25, 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, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, May 25, 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, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, May 25, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, May 26, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, May 26, 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, May 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, May 26, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
Classes
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, May 27, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, May 27, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Intuitive Painting with Atticus
with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get out of their mind and into their body, creating their own unique masterpiece by allowing their paint to simply flow onto their canvas; there are no right or wrong techniques within this class; only the chance to experiment and play with your chosen imagery, shapes, and colors; $15; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Intuitive Painting with Atticus. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Intuitive Painting with Atticus
Classes
with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get out of their mind and into their body, creating their own unique masterpiece by allowing their paint to simply flow onto their canvas; there are no right or wrong techniques within this class; only the chance to experiment and play with your chosen imagery, shapes, and colors; $15; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Intuitive Painting with Atticus. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, May 28, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; 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; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; 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: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, May 28, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; 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: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; 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: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, May 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Chit Chat Night
presenters share their passion project in a 7-minute presentation, using 20 slides for 20 seconds each; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Chit Chat Night
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
presenters share their passion project in a 7-minute presentation, using 20 slides for 20 seconds each; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.