Portfolio Day
art and design students applying for scholarships or college admissions are invited to join us for Portfolio Day at the Figge to visit with professors from area colleges and beyond; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Portfolio Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10 percent off in the Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: Homecoming Exhibition
the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gallery Walk
view the Staff Show at Gallery Walk, a program of the Iowa City Downtown District; see artwork by Karen Kubby, Laurel Kubby, Charlie Jakowchuk, Emma Folsom, and Cheryl Weatherford; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Gallery Walk. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Guided Tour: Women in Art
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Women in Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Southwest Stitch Club
a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests; simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Southwest Stitch Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
discussion of Sebastian Smee's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham
hear from artist Burnham, who is creating a site-specific installation of her work in the Figge this fall; Burnham uses acrylic on paper, and an exaggerated, often frantic comic visual language, making three-dimensional drawing installations which both allude to and frustrate traditional pictorial space; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Artist Talk: Amanda Burnham. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Gallery Opening: The Monster Under My Bed
visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; meet the artists and enjoy refreshments; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Guided Tour: Highlights
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Highlights. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. College Invitational Celebration & Awards
students and faculty from 8 academic institutions, along with their Figge friends and community, will celebrate the student work chosen to represent their colleges and universities; join us for viewing, meeting the student artists, and celebrating their achievements, including an awards ceremony; 4pm bar opens, 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational Celebration & Awards. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. The Dark Market
a day for the eclectic, the dark, the macabre.
Event Title: The Dark Market. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Guided Tour: Look Again, It’s Not What You Think
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Look Again, It’s Not What You Think. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists
all of our speakers will be artists featuring in the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition; grab dinner and a drink in the café and join us in the lobby for these fast and fun presentations; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge
see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Opening Reception: 15th Annual Bead Challenge. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Guided Tour: Highlights
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Highlights. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some colorful art at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Downtown Trick or Treats
come downtown for tricking and treating; show off your Halloween costumes at local businesses and gather goodies; free; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Downtown Trick or Treats. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Mexican Roots Exhibition Talk
a special exhibition talk that will explore the Mexican Roots exhibition; 4pm bar opens, 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots Exhibition Talk. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Heart and Hand Fall Craft and Vendor Show
featuring 40 vendors, baked goods, 3D prints, seasonal decor, jewelry, fun activities for kids of all ages, and trick-or-treats for all; hosted by Lori Proehl of Lori's Craft Corner and Design; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Heart and Hand Fall Craft and Vendor Show. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Day of the Dead Family Fiesta
a special day celebrating our lost loved ones through the traditions of music, dance, food, and art; free admission all day and guided activities; presented in partnership with LULAC Council 10 & Hola America, Hola Iowa; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead Family Fiesta. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Southwest Stitch Club
a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests; simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Southwest Stitch Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art
discussion of Mary Gabriel's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10 percent off in the Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Coming Home
held in conjunction with the exhibit of sumi-e painting by Karen Kurka Jensen; with a 4:15 artist talk; light refreshments will be provided; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Coming Home. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Guided Tour: National Gallery
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: National Gallery. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Guided Tour: Highlights
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Highlights. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Guided Tour: Abstract Art
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Abstract Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10 percent off in the Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Guided Tour: Highlights
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Highlights. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Guided Tour: Special Exhibits -- Rock Island Art Guild/ Mexican Prints
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Special Exhibits -- Rock Island Art Guild/ Mexican Prints. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Guided Tour: Holiday Lights: The Winter Solstice
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Holiday Lights: The Winter Solstice. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Coloring Café
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Guided Tour: Highlights
taking a tour of the galleries with one of our experienced docents is not only a great conversation starter, but also a wonderful way to gain new insights into the art around you; docents will meet guests in the lobby; free with $8-14 admission; for information, call.
Event Title: Guided Tour: Highlights. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, December 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.