2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Good Makers Market
find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music all day; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Good Makers Market
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music all day; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Spring Member Reception
Figge members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Future Now, a cutting edge exhibition of footwear as a tribute to innovation; enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar; free to Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Spring Member Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Spring Member Reception
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
Figge members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Future Now, a cutting edge exhibition of footwear as a tribute to innovation; enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar; free to Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Spring Member Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Good Makers Market
find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music all day; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Good Makers Market
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music all day; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Branched Fringe Earrings
with instructor Karen Kubby; create the top of the earring with brick stitch; then learn tips and tricks for making frothy fringe that sits tight yet has a lot of movement; embellish the earring with larger beads; no experience needed; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Branched Fringe Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Branched Fringe Earrings
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; create the top of the earring with brick stitch; then learn tips and tricks for making frothy fringe that sits tight yet has a lot of movement; embellish the earring with larger beads; no experience needed; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Branched Fringe Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet
with instructor Emma Folsom; use knotting cord and a few beads to make this straightforward, fast-moving, and adjustable bracelet; you’ll want to make them for all your friends and family; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet
Classes
with instructor Emma Folsom; use knotting cord and a few beads to make this straightforward, fast-moving, and adjustable bracelet; you’ll want to make them for all your friends and family; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Soldering Sampler
with instructor Maggie Joynt; this workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering; learn and hone a variety of soldering skills, connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more; practice both sweat and spot soldering; leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Soldering Sampler. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Soldering Sampler
Classes
with instructor Maggie Joynt; this workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering; learn and hone a variety of soldering skills, connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more; practice both sweat and spot soldering; leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Soldering Sampler. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.