100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
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, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
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, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Morrissey Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 15, 2025.
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, September 15, 2025.
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, September 15, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Knitting Circle
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: Card Making with Donna Banta
join Donna Banta as she shows us how to make beautiful greeting cards with rubber stamps, ink, and a variety of embellishments; your first three cards are free; any cards you make after that are $2.50 each; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Card Making with Donna Banta. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: Card Making with Donna Banta
Classes
join Donna Banta as she shows us how to make beautiful greeting cards with rubber stamps, ink, and a variety of embellishments; your first three cards are free; any cards you make after that are $2.50 each; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Card Making with Donna Banta. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Make a Mug in the Makerspace
you will pick out a design, use the Cricut to cut it out, and then use the mug press to complete your mug; no experience necessary; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Make a Mug in the Makerspace. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood
with instructor Karen Kubby; use SuperDuos and a variety of sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a beaded bead that looks like a stained-glass window; then, add embellishment beads to a headpin and you have got yourself an unusual pair of earrings; no experience needed; $35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Make a Mug in the Makerspace
Classes
you will pick out a design, use the Cricut to cut it out, and then use the mug press to complete your mug; no experience necessary; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Make a Mug in the Makerspace. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; use SuperDuos and a variety of sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a beaded bead that looks like a stained-glass window; then, add embellishment beads to a headpin and you have got yourself an unusual pair of earrings; no experience needed; $35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Morrissey Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 16, 2025.
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, September 16, 2025.
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, September 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Morrissey Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 17, 2025.
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, September 17, 2025.
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, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Paint Nite: In the Clearing
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: In the Clearing. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Paint Nite: In the Clearing
Classes
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: In the Clearing. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Morrissey Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.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, September 18, 2025.
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, September 18, 2025.
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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop
make Hobbit-inspired clay pendants; this is a guided program with all supplies provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop
Classes
make Hobbit-inspired clay pendants; this is a guided program with all supplies provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration
"A Century of Collecting" showcases treasures from the museum's collecting, tracing its evolution from 1925 until today; join us for an opening celebration honoring a century of art, history, and community; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm remarks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
"A Century of Collecting" showcases treasures from the museum's collecting, tracing its evolution from 1925 until today; join us for an opening celebration honoring a century of art, history, and community; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm remarks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating
join the club this month to decorate a pumpkin for the fall season; we’ll have small craft pumpkins (feel free to bring your own real or craft pumpkin!), paints, glitter, yarn, stickers, googly eyes, buttons, mod podge, and more available to make your perfect pumpkin; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating
Classes
join the club this month to decorate a pumpkin for the fall season; we’ll have small craft pumpkins (feel free to bring your own real or craft pumpkin!), paints, glitter, yarn, stickers, googly eyes, buttons, mod podge, and more available to make your perfect pumpkin; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com.