100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 19; exhibit of new works by Dean Wellman and Denise McCullough, and Gary Carstens of Mississippi Mud Studios; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mixed Media Collage: Holiday Edition Workshop
join eco-artist Meg Hollister in learning to create mixed media collages in an interactive, collaborative environment; participants will master five different collage techniques through hands-on demonstration and practice, then create their own unique piece with professional guidance; $35.
Event Title: Mixed Media Collage: Holiday Edition Workshop. Venue: Steam on Wheels.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Steam on Wheels.
For more info visit payhip.com. Mixed Media Collage: Holiday Edition Workshop
Classes
join eco-artist Meg Hollister in learning to create mixed media collages in an interactive, collaborative environment; participants will master five different collage techniques through hands-on demonstration and practice, then create their own unique piece with professional guidance; $35.
Event Title: Mixed Media Collage: Holiday Edition Workshop. Venue: Steam on Wheels.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Steam on Wheels.
For more info visit payhip.com. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Oil Painting with Dave Anderson
on Saturdays; as students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits; each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil; this class is offered all year round and with your $125-140 purchase you receive four classes beginning the Saturday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Oil Painting with Dave Anderson. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Oil Painting with Dave Anderson
Classes
on Saturdays; as students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits; each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil; this class is offered all year round and with your $125-140 purchase you receive four classes beginning the Saturday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Oil Painting with Dave Anderson. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kashmir Earrings
with instructor Karen Kubby; bezel a round Czech glass bead with Toho seed beads for the center of this fast-moving earring; then create picots, stitch in SuperDous and fire polish beads to make this lovely pair of beaded earrings; pattern design by Nela Kábelová; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Kashmir Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Kashmir Earrings
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; bezel a round Czech glass bead with Toho seed beads for the center of this fast-moving earring; then create picots, stitch in SuperDous and fire polish beads to make this lovely pair of beaded earrings; pattern design by Nela Kábelová; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Kashmir Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Paint & Sip: Sunset/Beach
enjoy tropical vibes while painting a sunset or beach scene; drinks and all supplies will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Paint & Sip: Sunset/Beach. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Paint & Sip: Sunset/Beach
Classes
enjoy tropical vibes while painting a sunset or beach scene; drinks and all supplies will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Paint & Sip: Sunset/Beach. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Feline Fine!
inspired by a current Figge art exhibit, this class focuses on the works of Post Impressionist Suzanne Valadon, a cat lover who used images of her cat, Raminous, in many of her paintings; we'll take a look at some of them and her Bohemian lifestyle, then create a purr-fect cat painting using oil pastel and walnut oil; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Feline Fine! Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Feline Fine!
Classes
inspired by a current Figge art exhibit, this class focuses on the works of Post Impressionist Suzanne Valadon, a cat lover who used images of her cat, Raminous, in many of her paintings; we'll take a look at some of them and her Bohemian lifestyle, then create a purr-fect cat painting using oil pastel and walnut oil; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Feline Fine! Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Felting with Charlie: Bead Making
with instructor Charlie Jakowchuk; take wool, a needle, and a bit of sweat equity and make a felted bead; learn how to make a hole in your felted wool, how to add color, and how to increase the density of your bead; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Felting with Charlie: Bead Making. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Felting with Charlie: Bead Making
Classes
with instructor Charlie Jakowchuk; take wool, a needle, and a bit of sweat equity and make a felted bead; learn how to make a hole in your felted wool, how to add color, and how to increase the density of your bead; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Felting with Charlie: Bead Making. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Spinner Ring
with instructor Maggie Joynt; use your soldering skills to make a ring band; then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band; a fascinating piece of jewelry to help you through the stress of the day; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Spinner Ring. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Spinner Ring
Classes
with instructor Maggie Joynt; use your soldering skills to make a ring band; then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band; a fascinating piece of jewelry to help you through the stress of the day; $88; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Spinner Ring. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Story Keepers: African-American Legacy in Cloth - A Story Quilt Exhibition
this special event features The Strongest Threads Story Quilt Exhibit alongside Advancing My Craft, a new solo quilt series by artist Gaye Shannon Burnett; featured quilters in this year’s exhibition include Marie Christian, Anita Green, Alisha Hanes, and sisters Nicole & Natalie Bacon; experience powerful story quilts created by these local artists, enjoy refreshments, watch a short video, and stay for a Q&A with the quilters; free; for information, call 563-594-2016.
Event Title: Story Keepers: African-American Legacy in Cloth - A Story Quilt Exhibition. Venue: Azubuike African American Council for the Arts.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Azubuike African-American Council for the Arts.
For more info visit www.azubuikearts.org. Story Keepers: African-American Legacy in Cloth - A Story Quilt Exhibition
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
this special event features The Strongest Threads Story Quilt Exhibit alongside Advancing My Craft, a new solo quilt series by artist Gaye Shannon Burnett; featured quilters in this year’s exhibition include Marie Christian, Anita Green, Alisha Hanes, and sisters Nicole & Natalie Bacon; experience powerful story quilts created by these local artists, enjoy refreshments, watch a short video, and stay for a Q&A with the quilters; free; for information, call 563-594-2016.
Event Title: Story Keepers: African-American Legacy in Cloth - A Story Quilt Exhibition. Venue: Azubuike African American Council for the Arts.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Azubuike African-American Council for the Arts.
For more info visit www.azubuikearts.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Lights & Leashes
on Sundays; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; experience the decorated gardens with your furry friends by your side; bring your pups for a nighttime stroll every Sunday night; to ensure safety for all visitors and pets, all dogs must be on a leash and under control at all time; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Lights & Leashes. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Lights & Leashes
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
on Sundays; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; experience the decorated gardens with your furry friends by your side; bring your pups for a nighttime stroll every Sunday night; to ensure safety for all visitors and pets, all dogs must be on a leash and under control at all time; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Lights & Leashes. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ugly Quilts
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, December 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 100 Years of Collecting
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.