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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
thru Dec. 17; 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.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, November 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. T4T Print Exchange
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 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.
Tuesday, November 18, 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.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, November 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. T4T Print Exchange
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. 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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, November 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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.
Wednesday, November 19, 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
thru Dec. 17; 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. T4T Print Exchange
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. T4T Print Exchange
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Paint Nite: Harvest Scaregrow
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: Harvest Scaregrow. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Paint Nite: Harvest Scaregrow
Classes
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: Harvest Scaregrow. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
thru Dec. 17; 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. T4T Print Exchange
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 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.
Thursday, November 20, 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.
Thursday, November 20, 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. T4T Print Exchange
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Women on Fire Event
join Love Girls Magazine and Her Voice Media as they present performances by QC Women; 5pm bar open and food available (cards only), 6pm program; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Women on Fire Event. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Women on Fire Event
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
join Love Girls Magazine and Her Voice Media as they present performances by QC Women; 5pm bar open and food available (cards only), 6pm program; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Women on Fire Event. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. MPL Makers Club: DIY Snow Globes
meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: DIY Snow Globes. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. MPL Makers Club: DIY Snow Globes
Classes
meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: DIY Snow Globes. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
thru Dec. 17; 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, November 21, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 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, November 21, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. T4T Print Exchange
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.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, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 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, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, November 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.
Friday, November 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.
Friday, November 21, 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, November 21, 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, November 21, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, November 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. T4T Print Exchange
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 13; a collection of prints from seventeen artists across the country; these prints were originally made in response to a call organized by Julien Riendeau, which centered on the theme of trans joy; the complete collection of these prints are now on display in the northside gallery in an exhibition organized by participating artist Vero Hernandez; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: T4T Print Exchange. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Nov. 30; annual event featuring creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus live theatre entertainment; open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm and weekends noon to 4pm; free; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The 21st Maquoketa Community Christmas Festival of Trees. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. 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, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, November 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Friday Night Out: Papillion Beaded Beads
with instructor Karen Kubby; use SuperDuo and Toho round beads to create a beaded bead; the beading is done around a wooden bead to create a firm structure; make multiple beads; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: Papillion Beaded Beads. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Friday Night Out: Papillion Beaded Beads
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; use SuperDuo and Toho round beads to create a beaded bead; the beading is done around a wooden bead to create a firm structure; make multiple beads; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: Papillion Beaded Beads. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 2025 Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Premiere Party
experience the unveiling of one-of-a-kind designer trees and displays; this glamorous event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season; 6pm drinks in the atrium, 7pm event; $70; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 2025 Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Premiere Party. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.qcfestivaloftrees.com. 2025 Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Premiere Party
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
experience the unveiling of one-of-a-kind designer trees and displays; this glamorous event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season; 6pm drinks in the atrium, 7pm event; $70; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 2025 Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Premiere Party. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.qcfestivaloftrees.com.