2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Wheel Bootcamp for Teens
thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; students will build foundational skills of throwing clay on a pottery wheel; this course is designed for newcomers to ceramics or those who may have some experience in throwing on a wheel; the first day will focus on how to center clay for beginners, with more advanced techniques woven in for experienced throwers; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Wheel Bootcamp for Teens. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Wheel Bootcamp for Teens
Classes
thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; students will build foundational skills of throwing clay on a pottery wheel; this course is designed for newcomers to ceramics or those who may have some experience in throwing on a wheel; the first day will focus on how to center clay for beginners, with more advanced techniques woven in for experienced throwers; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Wheel Bootcamp for Teens. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Birds of a Feather... for Ages 13-18
thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; join this drawing class for a week of color, whimsy, and feathered friends; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Birds of a Feather... for Ages 13-18. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Birds of a Feather... for Ages 13-18
Classes
thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; join this drawing class for a week of color, whimsy, and feathered friends; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Birds of a Feather... for Ages 13-18. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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, July 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Knitting Circle
Classes
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, July 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: American Star Diamond Painting
celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with us and make an American Star Diamond Painting; this class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: American Star Diamond Painting. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: American Star Diamond Painting
Classes
celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with us and make an American Star Diamond Painting; this class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: American Star Diamond Painting. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Sublimation Station: Mouse Pads
with sublimation, you can put photorealistic images onto merchandise with minimal effort; bring a quality digital image of your choice to the makerspace and we’ll help you sublimate it onto a mouse pad; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Sublimation Station: Mouse Pads. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Sublimation Station: Mouse Pads
Classes
with sublimation, you can put photorealistic images onto merchandise with minimal effort; bring a quality digital image of your choice to the makerspace and we’ll help you sublimate it onto a mouse pad; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Sublimation Station: Mouse Pads. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Intro to 3D Printing
this program will answer all of your 3D printer questions; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to 3D Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Intro to 3D Printing
Classes
this program will answer all of your 3D printer questions; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to 3D Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The cArt!
on Tuesdays & Saturdays; find our art cart in selected galleries this July for in-depth conversations about art; books, objects, gallery games and information, along with a trained docent, will be available for guests to explore art topics in new ways; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The cArt! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The cArt!
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
on Tuesdays & Saturdays; find our art cart in selected galleries this July for in-depth conversations about art; books, objects, gallery games and information, along with a trained docent, will be available for guests to explore art topics in new ways; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The cArt! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; the drop-in summer program features make-and-take art activities in the lobby on a different theme each week; guests are encouraged to stay to explore the galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
on Wednesdays; the drop-in summer program features make-and-take art activities in the lobby on a different theme each week; guests are encouraged to stay to explore the galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. America 250: Focus on The American Landscape with artist Larassa Kabel
hear from American artist Larassa Kabel. a multidisciplinary artist based in Des Moines; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: America 250: Focus on The American Landscape with artist Larassa Kabel. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. America 250: Focus on The American Landscape with artist Larassa Kabel
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
hear from American artist Larassa Kabel. a multidisciplinary artist based in Des Moines; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: America 250: Focus on The American Landscape with artist Larassa Kabel. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; 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: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Friday Night Out-Wire Spiral Earrings
with instructor Zanetta Hoehle; learn to weave a smaller gauge wire around a larger one, then shape it into a spiral; the ear wire is not attached separately; it is made from the larger wire; a fun and fast wire weaving class; no experience needed; $78; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out-Wire Spiral Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.