2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
on Wednesdays; with instructor Pamela Crouch; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
Classes
on Wednesdays; with instructor Pamela Crouch; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Drawing Basics for Adults
learn to draw what you actually see; a relaxed daytime class in observational drawing, shading, and proportion for adults; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Drawing Basics for Adults
Classes
learn to draw what you actually see; a relaxed daytime class in observational drawing, shading, and proportion for adults; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
held in conjunction with the exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
held in conjunction with the exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party
a raven on a bare branch inside a glowing ring of pale blue and lavender, with drips and purple splatter on dark olive; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party
Classes
a raven on a bare branch inside a glowing ring of pale blue and lavender, with drips and purple splatter on dark olive; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Starlight Raven Halloween Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beadology Iowa Staff Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 22; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Staff Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays
on Thursdays; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Painting Basics for Adults
a calm midday class for grown-ups; learn color mixing, brush control and layering in watercolor and acrylic; all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays
Classes
on Thursdays; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: October Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Painting Basics for Adults
Classes
a calm midday class for grown-ups; learn color mixing, brush control and layering in watercolor and acrylic; all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Painting Basics for Kids
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Painting Basics for Kids
Classes
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists
all of our speakers will be artists featuring in the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition; grab dinner and a drink in the café and join us in the lobby for these fast and fun presentations; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Cutie Boo Halloween Cat Paint Party
a little spooky, mostly sweet; family-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Cutie Boo Halloween Cat Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Cutie Boo Halloween Cat Paint Party
Classes
a little spooky, mostly sweet; family-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Cutie Boo Halloween Cat Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
all of our speakers will be artists featuring in the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition; grab dinner and a drink in the café and join us in the lobby for these fast and fun presentations; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting
the library's laser is an Epilog Fusion Edge 24, a 50-watt CO2 laser that can engrave and cut a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, fabric, cork, rubber, slate, glass, and more; library staff will demonstrate how to prepare artwork for engraving and cutting; you'll also learn how to operate the laser and the safety measures that are required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting
Classes
the library's laser is an Epilog Fusion Edge 24, a 50-watt CO2 laser that can engrave and cut a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, fabric, cork, rubber, slate, glass, and more; library staff will demonstrate how to prepare artwork for engraving and cutting; you'll also learn how to operate the laser and the safety measures that are required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 15th Annual Bead Challenge
thru Oct. 29; see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: 15th Annual Bead Challenge. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
thru Dec. 6; exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 15th Annual Bead Challenge
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 29; see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; Mon.-Sat. 10aam-6pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: 15th Annual Bead Challenge. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; 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: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 30; through 24 photographs, explore the multifaceted identities of student-athletes at the University of Dubuque and the many layers that exist beyond their roles in competition; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Beyond the Game: A UD Athletic Homecoming. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 2; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coming Home
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 6; exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 31; exhibit of watercolor paintings; for information, call 563-514-3770.
Event Title: Karene Nagel: Magic in Watercolors. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Nocturnal Nature Quest
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 24; experience an autumnal garden and its ecosystem as you adventure through the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens; conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more; free for members, otherwise general admission pricing; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Nocturnal Nature Quest. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 7; exhibition by Jenn Jacobson, a local artist, and a native Iowan who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Iowa in 2025; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Open House: Corn, Corn, Corn, Gender Fluidity, Corn. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 6; exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.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.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: Witches Hats
get your cackle ready, witches, because we’re decorating hats; every witch needs a great hat, and today you can make yours; registration is required via Engaged Patrons; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Witches Hats. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Painting Basics for Kids
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Adult Arts & Crafts: Witches Hats
Classes
get your cackle ready, witches, because we’re decorating hats; every witch needs a great hat, and today you can make yours; registration is required via Engaged Patrons; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Witches Hats. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Painting Basics for Kids
Classes
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
held in conjunction with the exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; 3:30pm artist lecture, 4-6pm reception; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
held in conjunction with the exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; 3:30pm artist lecture, 4-6pm reception; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
held in conjunction with the exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; 3:30pm artist lecture, 4-6pm reception; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Artist Lecture and Reception: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge
see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Wednesday Paint Party
Wednesday Paint on Canvas; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Wednesday Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Wednesday Paint Party
Classes
Wednesday Paint on Canvas; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Wednesday Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com.