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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Monday, September 14, 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.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, September 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-in
we want you to submit art for our upcoming limited edition Library Bookmark Contest; design contest forms will be available for pickup at any Davenport Public Library location; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-in. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-in
Calls For Entry
we want you to submit art for our upcoming limited edition Library Bookmark Contest; design contest forms will be available for pickup at any Davenport Public Library location; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-in. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Illustration Station
Mondays thru Sept. 28; with instructor Evan Harden; with alcohol-based markers in hand, students are given the space to define their drawing skills and learn the basics of marker illustration; students will explore the unique challenges and rewards of using alcohol-based markers while creating compositions inspired by their favorite characters or stories; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Illustration Station. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Illustration Station
Mondays thru Sep. 28; with instructor Evan Harden; with alcohol-based markers in hand, students are given the space to define their drawing skills and learn the basics of marker illustration; students will explore the unique challenges and rewards of using alcohol-based markers while creating compositions inspired by their favorite characters or stories; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Illustration Station. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Illustration Station
Classes
Mondays thru Sep. 28; with instructor Evan Harden; with alcohol-based markers in hand, students are given the space to define their drawing skills and learn the basics of marker illustration; students will explore the unique challenges and rewards of using alcohol-based markers while creating compositions inspired by their favorite characters or stories; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Illustration Station. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Illustration Station
Classes
Mondays thru Sept. 28; with instructor Evan Harden; with alcohol-based markers in hand, students are given the space to define their drawing skills and learn the basics of marker illustration; students will explore the unique challenges and rewards of using alcohol-based markers while creating compositions inspired by their favorite characters or stories; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Illustration Station. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Intro to 3D Printing
learn what 3D printing is and how to submit your files for 3D printing at the library; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to 3D Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Intro to 3D Printing
Classes
learn what 3D printing is and how to submit your files for 3D printing at the library; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to 3D Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Drawing Basics for Kids
pencil, paper, and the skills that make everything else easier; kids 6-12 learn line, shape, shading, proportion, and simple perspective; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Drawing Basics for Kids
Classes
on Tuesdays; pencil, paper, and the skills that make everything else easier; kids 6-12 learn line, shape, shading, proportion, and simple perspective; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Digital Art Drop-in
for those looking to try some new digital art apps or to work on a project you had already started; join us for this drop-in hour where participants can use library iPads to work on projects on the Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Sketchbook, or Tayasui Sketches apps; there will not be a specific guided art project, this will be open art time; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Digital Art Drop-in. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Digital Art Drop-in
Classes
for those looking to try some new digital art apps or to work on a project you had already started; join us for this drop-in hour where participants can use library iPads to work on projects on the Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Sketchbook, or Tayasui Sketches apps; there will not be a specific guided art project, this will be open art time; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Digital Art Drop-in. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Road to Falldom Paint and Sip Wine Glass Paint Party
a country road disappearing into a tunnel of orange and gold maples, fallen leaves scattered across the pavement; 12x12 canvas, beginner friendly, all materials provided; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Road to Falldom Paint and Sip Wine Glass Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Road to Falldom Paint and Sip Wine Glass Paint Party
Classes
a country road disappearing into a tunnel of orange and gold maples, fallen leaves scattered across the pavement; 12x12 canvas, beginner friendly, all materials provided; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Road to Falldom Paint and Sip Wine Glass Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.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, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, September 16, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, September 16, 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.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 16, 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, September 16, 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.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. September 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: September Open Clay Studio -Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. September 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: September Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Late Night Painters: Starlight Raven After-Hours BYOB Paint Party
tonight we paint Starlight Raven; ages 16+, BYO snacks and drinks, all supplies included; $32; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Late Night Painters: Starlight Raven After-Hours BYOB Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Late Night Painters: Starlight Raven After-Hours BYOB Paint Party
Classes
tonight we paint Starlight Raven; ages 16+, BYO snacks and drinks, all supplies included; $32; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Late Night Painters: Starlight Raven After-Hours BYOB Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.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, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, September 17, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, September 17, 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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 17, 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, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, September 17, 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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Pinterest: Autumn Leaf Lantern
turn a glass jar into a beautiful Autumn leaf lantern using dried leaves and mod podge; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Pinterest: Autumn Leaf Lantern. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Pinterest: Autumn Leaf Lantern
Classes
turn a glass jar into a beautiful Autumn leaf lantern using dried leaves and mod podge; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Pinterest: Autumn Leaf Lantern. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. September 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: September Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. September 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: September Open Clay Studio - Thursdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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.
Thursday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party
for the book lovers and the cat people; paint a black cat silhouette perched on a stack of teal and brown books beneath a huge golden moon; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Exhibition Opening Reception: Mexican Roots
celebrate the opening of Mexican Roots with an evening of art, culture and community; enjoy the exhibition and learn more about the artists and their work; 5pm bar opens, 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Exhibition Opening Reception: Mexican Roots. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party
Classes
for the book lovers and the cat people; paint a black cat silhouette perched on a stack of teal and brown books beneath a huge golden moon; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Exhibition Opening Reception: Mexican Roots
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
celebrate the opening of Mexican Roots with an evening of art, culture and community; enjoy the exhibition and learn more about the artists and their work; 5pm bar opens, 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Exhibition Opening Reception: Mexican Roots. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. MPL Makers Club: Blooming Pumpkin Centerpiece
make your own fall bounty bouquet with foam pumpkins and silk flowers; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Blooming Pumpkin Centerpiece. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. MPL Makers Club: Blooming Pumpkin Centerpiece
Classes
make your own fall bounty bouquet with foam pumpkins and silk flowers; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Blooming Pumpkin Centerpiece. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, September 18, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Conocimiento
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct.3; a gallery exhibition by Sammie Correa; this work examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of "conocimiento" through photographic installation, archival research, and spatial storytelling. Expanding from Correa's recent installations Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo, the work explores how inherited trauma, migration, ritual practice, and maternal memory move through the body and domestic spaces rather than through direct narration; free; for information, e-mail john@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Conocimiento. Venue: Public Space One.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 2; exhibit of paintings by Coleen McCarty-Tomlinson and marbled paper by Connie Sherman; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: McCarty-Tomlinson & Sherman. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 30; the journey to authentic self; a retrospective art exhibit 1979 – 2026; free; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Event Title: Robert Wamer: Metamorphosis. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life.
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 4; in this multidisciplinary exhibition, Biondo-Gemmell uses ceramic and textile works to explore her own experience of motherhood as it intersects with historical still-life painting and the concept of memento mori (a Latin phrase that means “remember that you must die”); Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm; free; for information, call 319-895-4232.
Event Title: Susannah Biondo-Gemmell: Be still, life. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sep. 25; 18 artists brought their unique style, color palette, and preferred medium to create 35 pieces of work en plein air showcasing UD’s main campus, the Babka Aviation Learning Center, and Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center; Mom.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Adult Arts & Crafts: Fall Quilling Tree
learn simple paper quilling while making this pretty fall tree; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Fall Quilling Tree. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Adult Arts & Crafts: Fall Quilling Tree
Classes
learn simple paper quilling while making this pretty fall tree; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Adult Arts & Crafts: Fall Quilling Tree. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org.