Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception
join in the celebration and view the portfolios of the high school art students who are recipients of the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship for 2025; 5pm bar opens (cards only), 5:30pm reception; 6pm awards ceremony, 6:30pm CAA reception; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters
held in conjunction with the exhibit of works done in Richmond, Virginia c. 1985 on BFK Rives paper with Liquitex gesso; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD
sponsored by Mark and Deborah Schwiebert; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Reception & Awards Ceremony: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
held in conjunction with the showcase of artwork by BHC students; meet the student artists and enjoy light refreshments; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Reception & Awards Ceremony: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Chit Chat Night: Passion Projects
join us as we bring back PechaKucha night in a fresh, exciting format; speakers will share their passion projects in 4-minute, fast-paced presentations; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night: Passion Projects. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
held in conjunction with the exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they explore the gallery; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair
May 10 & 11; a can't-miss experience for all ages with proceeds benefiting the Figge Art Museum's art education and outreach programs; this art fair sprawls throughout a spacious area that accommodates 100 booths, plenty of free parking, music, food, and daily crowds of 8,000; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-706-1434 and e-mail beauxartsfair@gmail.com.
Event Title: Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.beauxartsfair.com. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair
May 10 & 11; a can't-miss experience for all ages with proceeds benefiting the Figge Art Museum's art education and outreach programs; this art fair sprawls throughout a spacious area that accommodates 100 booths, plenty of free parking, music, food, and daily crowds of 8,000; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-706-1434 and e-mail beauxartsfair@gmail.com.
Event Title: Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.beauxartsfair.com. Mother's Day: Mimosas with Mom
relax with Bottomless Mimosas, Brunch Bites, Snap Photos with Mom & Friends with The Snap Wagon, and enjoy live music by your mom's favorite local musician Lewis Knudsen; $35; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mother's Day: Mimosas with Mom. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Mondays
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Mondays. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. GLOW UP: The Figge's Official Public Party
the Public Party kicks off at 7pm with an indoor/outdoor party; enjoy free admission to the Figge's galleries until 8:30pm; explore the exhibitions, dance to a live DJ in the lobby, and capture the moment in a photobooth; outside, the celebration continues until 10pm; join us on the plaza for live music and entertainment, food vendors, a community art project, and more; at 8:45pm, experience the unveiling of Evanescent Field, a once-in-a-century moment as the Figge becomes the Midwest's newest landmark of light; $35; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: GLOW UP: The Figge's Official Public Party. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Figge AfterGLOW Party
dress in your brightest neon outfits and accessorize with glow sticks, bracelets, and face paint to shine all night long; dance to the hottest beats with DJ Clife, enjoy glowing cocktails from the Figge Bar, and capture the moment with our photo booth; $25 includes one drink ticket; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Figge AfterGLOW Party. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 PM – Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Jr. Highs
sponsored by Jane Magnusson; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Spring Member Reception
Figge members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Future Now, a cutting edge exhibition of footwear as a tribute to innovation; enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar; free to Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Spring Member Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now Opening Celebration
join us for light bites and more to celebrate the opening of Future Now; 5pm Figge bar open (cards only), 6:30pm program; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 9th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest
May 31 & June 1; this free live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes; visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community piece; a full line-up of live music, food trucks, concessions, beer garden, face painting and a kid’s chalk zone area, are all part of the festivities; more than $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded including a people’s choice and youth category award; Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; awards presented at 4:30pm on Sunday; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 9th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest. Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 9th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest
May 31 & June 1; this free live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes; visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community piece; a full line-up of live music, food trucks, concessions, beer garden, face painting and a kid’s chalk zone area, are all part of the festivities; more than $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded including a people’s choice and youth category award; Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; awards presented at 4:30pm on Sunday; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 9th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest. Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Gallery Opening: Bales & Pappageorge
held in conjunction with the exhibit of sculptural fashion by Judy Bales and fiber wall pieces by Louise Pappageorge; ttendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they explore the gallery; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Gallery Opening: Bales & Pappageorge. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.