48th High School Art Invitational
thru May 1; high school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials; free; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 48th High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
thru May 11; 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 48th High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 1; high school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials; free; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 48th High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Charm Bracelet Making
a fun and crafty night of making your own charm bracelets; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Charm Bracelet Making. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Intuitive Painting with Atticus
with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get out of their mind and into their body, creating their own unique masterpiece by allowing their paint to simply flow onto their canvas; there are no right or wrong techniques within this class; only the chance to experiment and play with your chosen imagery, shapes, and colors; $15; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Intuitive Painting with Atticus. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Charm Bracelet Making
Classes
a fun and crafty night of making your own charm bracelets; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Charm Bracelet Making. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Intuitive Painting with Atticus
Classes
with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get out of their mind and into their body, creating their own unique masterpiece by allowing their paint to simply flow onto their canvas; there are no right or wrong techniques within this class; only the chance to experiment and play with your chosen imagery, shapes, and colors; $15; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Intuitive Painting with Atticus. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 48th High School Art Invitational
thru May 1; high school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials; free; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 48th High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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 1, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 48th High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 1; high school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials; free; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 48th High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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 1, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count
Thursdays thru May 22; with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will learn how to capture the likeness of the subject of their watercolor paintings; learn how to capture and direct the viewer's eyes through color and specified mark-making; all paintings tell a story and your subject is the star; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count
Classes
Thursdays thru May 22; with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will learn how to capture the likeness of the subject of their watercolor paintings; learn how to capture and direct the viewer's eyes through color and specified mark-making; all paintings tell a story and your subject is the star; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Free Senior Day
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Clay Open Studio: May
on Thursdays; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Clay Open Studio: May. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Clay Open Studio: May
Classes
on Thursdays; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Clay Open Studio: May. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception
join in the celebration and view the portfolios of the high school art students who are recipients of the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship for 2025; 5pm bar opens (cards only), 5:30pm reception; 6pm awards ceremony, 6:30pm CAA reception; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
join in the celebration and view the portfolios of the high school art students who are recipients of the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship for 2025; 5pm bar opens (cards only), 5:30pm reception; 6pm awards ceremony, 6:30pm CAA reception; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Pastel Birds
May 1 and 8; with instructor Lisa Stisser; students will learn to capture the colors and textures of birds with chalk pastels; in this two session course, the instructor will cover beginner drawing strategies, along with value and surface development; $45-50; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Pastel Birds. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Pastel Birds
Classes
May 1 and 8; with instructor Lisa Stisser; students will learn to capture the colors and textures of birds with chalk pastels; in this two session course, the instructor will cover beginner drawing strategies, along with value and surface development; $45-50; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Pastel Birds. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 2, 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 2, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens
May 2 & 9; with instructor Abby Olderog; students will learn beginner jewelry making techniques to create their own set of accessories; students can choose between creating a bracelet or necklace, along with a pair of earrings; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters
held in conjunction with the exhibit of works done in Richmond, Virginia c. 1985 on BFK Rives paper with Liquitex gesso; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens
Classes
May 2 & 9; with instructor Abby Olderog; students will learn beginner jewelry making techniques to create their own set of accessories; students can choose between creating a bracelet or necklace, along with a pair of earrings; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
held in conjunction with the exhibit of works done in Richmond, Virginia c. 1985 on BFK Rives paper with Liquitex gesso; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
thru May 11; 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: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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.
Saturday, May 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 11; 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: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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.
Saturday, May 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 3, 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 3, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads
with instructor Emma Folsom; learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk (or bring your own marudai) using pinch beads; this bracelet ends with bead caps and a lobster or spring ring; no experience needed; $72 bring your own tools/$92 if you need tools supplied; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads
Classes
with instructor Emma Folsom; learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk (or bring your own marudai) using pinch beads; this bracelet ends with bead caps and a lobster or spring ring; no experience needed; $72 bring your own tools/$92 if you need tools supplied; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Weaving Memories
with instructor Rowen Schussheim Anderson; students will learn basic weaving techniques to create a bookmark or simple basket; demonstrations using a floor loom will also be given, allowing students to understand how tapestries are created; there may even be a chance to test out the loom yourself; this class is perfect for families to learn a new skill together; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Weaving Memories. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Weaving Memories
Classes
with instructor Rowen Schussheim Anderson; students will learn basic weaving techniques to create a bookmark or simple basket; demonstrations using a floor loom will also be given, allowing students to understand how tapestries are created; there may even be a chance to test out the loom yourself; this class is perfect for families to learn a new skill together; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Weaving Memories. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD
sponsored by Mark and Deborah Schwiebert; 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; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
thru May 11; 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: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 11; 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: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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 Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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.
Sunday, May 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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 4, 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 4, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
sponsored by Mark and Deborah Schwiebert; 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; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. French Flowers & Leaves
with instructor Cheryl Weatherford; learn the art of using wire and beads using a French technique to create a variety of flowers and leaves; put them together for a small bouquet; no experience needed; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: French Flowers & Leaves. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. French Flowers & Leaves
Classes
with instructor Cheryl Weatherford; learn the art of using wire and beads using a French technique to create a variety of flowers and leaves; put them together for a small bouquet; no experience needed; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: French Flowers & Leaves. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com.