A Conversation of Mental Wellness & the Arts
join members of The M.A.D. Therapy to view the exhibition "Monster Under My Bed" and take part in a conversation about how artists use artmaking to support their own mental health and wellness, as well as how experiencing art can positively affect well-being; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: A Conversation of Mental Wellness & the Arts. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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. Grant Wood Presentation and Book Signing by Wanda Corn
join noted Grant Wood scholar Wanda Corn as she introduces her newest book, The Couple with the Pitchfork: America Gothic from Easel to Icon; several years in the making, Corn’s highly readable book takes a fresh look at American Gothic, perhaps the most famous American painting of all time; in this abundantly illustrated book, Corn investigates the changing interpretation of the work over the years from its creation in 1930 to the present day, including its significant role as a springboard for parodies that have explored a multitude of different social issues, helping to raise the painting to the status of an icon; books will be available for purchase and no reservations are necessary; after the program, Corn will sign copies of her book and attendees will have an opportunity to learn abut an exciting new project, the Grant Wood Catalog Raisonné; free; for information, call 319.366.7503.
Event Title: Grant Wood Presentation and Book Signing by Wanda Corn. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 13th Annual Artist Market: It’s All About the Art
guests will have a special opportunity to meet and talk with all the artists in one place and to buy works of art in all shapes, sizes, and disciplines; artists will be selling paintings, prints, functional work, collage, textiles, jewelry, and notecards; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: 13th Annual Artist Market: It’s All About the Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.