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43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Wallflower

held in conjunction with the exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; light refreshments provided; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock

thru Feb 29; exhibit of photos by Bullock, coordinator of the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit dart.dbq.edu.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Wallflower

thru Mar. 29; exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.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, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Feb 29; exhibit of photos by Bullock, coordinator of the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit dart.dbq.edu.

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, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. 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, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Wallflower

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 29; exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Clay Open Studio: March

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; open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Clay Open Studio: March. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Clay Open Studio: March

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; open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Clay Open Studio: March. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Amateur Paint Night

we invite all levels of painters to follow along with The Art Sherpa’s instructional video as she shows us how to paint “Cherry Tree Holding the Moon"; all supplies are provided and free; ages 10+ is recommended; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov. Event Title: Amateur Paint Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. LeClaire Community Library. For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov.

Last Chance Exhibition Tour Night: Tradition Interrupted

see the exhibit before it goes; guests should meet in the Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby for the tour or can stop by early to enjoy a glass of wine at the Figge Bar, which opens at 5pm; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Last Chance Exhibition Tour Night: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Amateur Paint Night

Classes we invite all levels of painters to follow along with The Art Sherpa’s instructional video as she shows us how to paint “Cherry Tree Holding the Moon"; all supplies are provided and free; ages 10+ is recommended; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov. Event Title: Amateur Paint Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. LeClaire Community Library. For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov.

Last Chance Exhibition Tour Night: Tradition Interrupted

VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events see the exhibit before it goes; guests should meet in the Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby for the tour or can stop by early to enjoy a glass of wine at the Figge Bar, which opens at 5pm; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Last Chance Exhibition Tour Night: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Paint Your Prayer

with Simply Inspired by Brenda Linville; choose your favorite spiritual quote and paint; $60 includes art materials; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Paint Your Prayer. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit www.chmiowa.org.

Paint Your Prayer

Classes with Simply Inspired by Brenda Linville; choose your favorite spiritual quote and paint; $60 includes art materials; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Paint Your Prayer. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit www.chmiowa.org.

Award Ceremony: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational

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; the awards presentation begins at 7pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Award Ceremony: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Award Ceremony: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events 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; the awards presentation begins at 7pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Award Ceremony: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Friday, March 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Friday, March 29, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Friday, March 29, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Friday, March 29, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Wallflower

held in conjunction with the exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; light refreshments provided; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Friday, March 29, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock

thru Feb 29; exhibit of photos by Bullock, coordinator of the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Friday, March 29, 2024. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit dart.dbq.edu.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Friday, March 29, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Friday, March 29, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Wallflower

thru Mar. 29; exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Friday, March 29, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Friday, March 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Friday, March 29, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Friday, March 29, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.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, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Friday, March 29, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Feb 29; exhibit of photos by Bullock, coordinator of the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: Donegal Days: Recent Photographs by Noah Bullock. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Friday, March 29, 2024. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit dart.dbq.edu.

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, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Friday, March 29, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. 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, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, March 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Friday, March 29, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Wallflower

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 29; exhibit of ceramics by Laura Vincent-Arnold; the ArtSpace Gallery is located on the first floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus; free; for information,  e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu. Event Title: Wallflower. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. Friday, March 29, 2024. Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, March 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.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, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

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, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. 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, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Linocut

with instructor Estevan Cornejo; this class will guide students through linocut relief prints, from design, carving, to final print; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Linocut. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Linocut

with instructor Estevan Cornejo; this class will guide students through linocut relief prints, from design, carving, to final print; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Linocut. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Linocut

Classes with instructor Estevan Cornejo; this class will guide students through linocut relief prints, from design, carving, to final print; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Linocut. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Linocut

Classes with instructor Estevan Cornejo; this class will guide students through linocut relief prints, from design, carving, to final print; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Linocut. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.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, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Come Celebrate with Me …

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31 in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery; exhibit of works by the Illinois-based interdisciplinary artist Nicole Davis, a visual artist and educator who works primarily in textile, photography, and painting; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, e-mail bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu). Event Title: Come Celebrate with Me … Venue: Cornell College. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cornell College. For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

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, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. 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, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; this juried show is designed to explore the contemporary visual arts being produced through the unique perspective of Black artists in Iowa; from painting to ceramics, visitors will be exposed to visual perspectives responding to socio-economic and cultural perspectives, identity, race, and historical narratives.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: Power & Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Tradition Interrupted

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; a fascinating selection of 23 artworks created by 12 artists from around the world who believe that everyday objects have the power to evoke memories and emotions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Tradition Interrupted. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 31; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 1, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Monday, April 1, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Monday, April 1, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Monday, April 1, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Monday, April 1, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Monday, April 1, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

47th Annual High School Art Invitational

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 25; 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; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: 47th Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 1, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Monday, April 1, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Art in Roman Life

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 27; a retrospective celebration of Badger's life and art, showcasing the evolution of his abstract expressionist works that defy convention; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: beyond the boundaries: Paintings of John C. Badger - Abstract Expressionist. Venue: Voices Studio. Monday, April 1, 2024. Voices Studio. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 22; exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Art Ciccotti, Larry Davis, and Deborah Stewart; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Ciccotti, Davis, & Stewart. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport. Monday, April 1, 2024. Quad City International Airport. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Monday, April 1, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; 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: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 7; an installation of recent paintings by Peter T. Xiao, beloved local artist, and the Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts at Augustana College; this is Professor Xiao's first solo exhibition of work at the Figge; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Peter Xiao: A Room That One Is In (And All Things In It). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; 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: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 1, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 9; Siqueiros's series of lithographs titled "Prison Fantasies" will be on loan from the Deere & Company collection for an intimate exhibition on view in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Terminal Care

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 12; Chicago artist X.A. Li's exhibition includes live performance and multimedia installations exploring themes around machine learning, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human choice, and desire; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Terminal Care. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery. Monday, April 1, 2024. Public Space One North Gallery. For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com.

Ugly Quilts

on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 1, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Watercolor Basics 101

with instructor Pat Bereskin; join us for an introduction to this wonderful medium; all materials will be provided; beginners (and those reconnecting with painting) will learn about supplies, color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes; our final piece will be an attractive spring floral wreath to exercise our new skills; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Watercolor Basics 101. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Watercolor Basics 101

with instructor Pat Bereskin; beginners and those reconnecting with painting will learn about supplies, color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes; our final piece will be an attractive spring floral wreath to exercise our new skills; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Watercolor Basics 101. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Watercolor Basics 101

Classes with instructor Pat Bereskin; beginners and those reconnecting with painting will learn about supplies, color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes; our final piece will be an attractive spring floral wreath to exercise our new skills; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Watercolor Basics 101. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Watercolor Basics 101

Classes with instructor Pat Bereskin; join us for an introduction to this wonderful medium; all materials will be provided; beginners (and those reconnecting with painting) will learn about supplies, color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes; our final piece will be an attractive spring floral wreath to exercise our new skills; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Watercolor Basics 101. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.