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, February 22, 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
sponsored by GreenState Credit Union held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring 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; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 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, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 22, 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, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
sponsored by GreenState Credit Union held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring 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; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Swirl & Vortex Boro Marbles
with instructor Tyson Whitehill; use clear solid boro glass rods to create marbles; the first will be a swirl marble, to perfect the technique used in the intro class; then move on to a vortex design; participants will make multiple marbles; $128; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Swirl & Vortex Boro Marbles. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Swirl & Vortex Boro Marbles
Classes
with instructor Tyson Whitehill; use clear solid boro glass rods to create marbles; the first will be a swirl marble, to perfect the technique used in the intro class; then move on to a vortex design; participants will make multiple marbles; $128; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Swirl & Vortex Boro Marbles. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 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, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
Classes
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 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.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 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.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 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, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
with instructor Karen Kubby; brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns; make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well yet is not too loose; no experience necessary; $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns; make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well yet is not too loose; no experience necessary; $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Paint Party
we will guide you through step-by-step. No experience is needed and all materials are provided; come laugh, sip, unwind, and leave with a masterpiece of your own; canvas are pre-sketched and size 11x14; $35.
Event Title: Paint Party. Venue: Front Street Brewery Tap Room.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Front Street Brewery Tap Room.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Paint Party
Classes
we will guide you through step-by-step. No experience is needed and all materials are provided; come laugh, sip, unwind, and leave with a masterpiece of your own; canvas are pre-sketched and size 11x14; $35.
Event Title: Paint Party. Venue: Front Street Brewery Tap Room.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Front Street Brewery Tap Room.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, February 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.
Wednesday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 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.
Wednesday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 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, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Paper Quilling Class with Ranjani
Paper Quilling is an art form involving strips of paper rolled, shaped, and glued together into decorative designs; Ranjani Gopikrishna returns to guide us in a new beginner-friendly project; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Paper Quilling Class with Ranjani. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 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, February 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Paper Quilling Class with Ranjani
Classes
Paper Quilling is an art form involving strips of paper rolled, shaped, and glued together into decorative designs; Ranjani Gopikrishna returns to guide us in a new beginner-friendly project; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Paper Quilling Class with Ranjani. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 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, February 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.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, February 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.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 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, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, February 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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru March 1; 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: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Pinterest: Resin Jewelry
join is for the craft of making beautiful resin jewelry; all supplies will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Pinterest: Resin Jewelry. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Pinterest: Resin Jewelry
Classes
join is for the craft of making beautiful resin jewelry; all supplies will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Pinterest: Resin Jewelry. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Paint Nite
you will walk away with your very own masterpiece; the design is a bridge at sunset; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Paint Nite. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Paint Nite
Classes
you will walk away with your very own masterpiece; the design is a bridge at sunset; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Paint Nite. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Music and Maker's Night with Special Tour
enjoy an art-making activity and live music in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby with a special tour beginning at 6pm and again at 7pm; 5pm Figge Bar open with food available (cards only); for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Music and Maker's Night with Special Tour. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Music and Maker's Night with Special Tour
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
enjoy an art-making activity and live music in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby with a special tour beginning at 6pm and again at 7pm; 5pm Figge Bar open with food available (cards only); for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Music and Maker's Night with Special Tour. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.