50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
sponsored by the Kent Feeds; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
sponsored by the Kent Feeds; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Soldering Sampler
with instructor Maggie Joynt; this workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering; learn and hone a variety of soldering skills, connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more; practice both sweat and spot soldering; leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Soldering Sampler. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Soldering Sampler
Classes
with instructor Maggie Joynt; this workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering; learn and hone a variety of soldering skills, connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more; practice both sweat and spot soldering; leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Soldering Sampler. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mending Monday
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
Classes
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting
learn the basics of using the Library's laser for engraving and cutting; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting
Classes
learn the basics of using the Library's laser for engraving and cutting; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Light Up Bookend Craft
join us for this creative bookend craft; design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Light Up Bookend Craft. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Light Up Bookend Craft
Classes
join us for this creative bookend craft; design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Light Up Bookend Craft. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 21; create your own Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Yeti, or something mysterious and completely out of your own imagination; winners will be determined by popular vote; artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, February 24 through Saturday, March 7; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; exhibit of paintings by the Moline High School and St. Ambrose University graduate; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 50 Years and Counting: Paintings by Brad Bisbey. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. John Hunting Hansen: Toil
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 27; the artist explores art’s role in his life as a record of his own humanity and a fascination with how discarded material can tell the story of one’s life; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: John Hunting Hansen: Toil. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Laber & Mullins
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 20; exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Lingering Forms
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 24; exhibit of works by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens; Havens is a Chicago-based abstract figurative painter whose work delves into the physical and emotional complexities of the human form; Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309-341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Lingering Forms. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 20; the landscape and still-life arrangement have been areas of concentration for Randy Richmond for much of his career as an artist; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4.
Event Title: Metaphors, Mythologies, and a Bucket Full of Shadow: Photography by Randal Richmond. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 13; a vibrant collection of visual narratives from University of Dubuque students in the ART 367 Digital Photography course; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Mosaic Moments: Storytelling by Students. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Statements for Small Screens
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 1; exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 15; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Valentine’s Craft at Hampton Heritage Center
paint your own mini jewelry box and make some jewelry for yourself or a loved one; this event takes place at the Hampton Heritage Center; all materials will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Valentine’s Craft at Hampton Heritage Center. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Valentine’s Craft at Hampton Heritage Center
Classes
paint your own mini jewelry box and make some jewelry for yourself or a loved one; this event takes place at the Hampton Heritage Center; all materials will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Valentine’s Craft at Hampton Heritage Center. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Valentine’s Day Puzzle Wreaths
if you need the perfect gift or decoration for Valentine’s Day, look no further with this adorable and simple craft made of puzzle pieces; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Valentine’s Day Puzzle Wreaths. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Valentine’s Day Puzzle Wreaths
Classes
if you need the perfect gift or decoration for Valentine’s Day, look no further with this adorable and simple craft made of puzzle pieces; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Valentine’s Day Puzzle Wreaths. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Art Historian Greg Gilbert: Robert Motherwell
Knox College's art historian speaks on the abstract expressionist painter and printmaker; 5pm Figge Bar open with food available (cards only), 6pm program; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Historian Greg Gilbert: Robert Motherwell. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Historian Greg Gilbert: Robert Motherwell
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
Knox College's art historian speaks on the abstract expressionist painter and printmaker; 5pm Figge Bar open with food available (cards only), 6pm program; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Historian Greg Gilbert: Robert Motherwell. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.