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, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Curator Talk: National Gallery of Art
join Andrew Sears (Assistant Curator of Northern European Paintings) and Alexandra Libby (Associate Curator of Northern Baroque Paintings) from the National Gallery of Art, for an insightful talk on The Golden Age exhibition now on view; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Curator Talk: National Gallery of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
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 Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Exhibition Reception for In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
explore a bold interplay of hue and texture, held in conjunction with the evening's performance by the Red Hot Chili Pipers; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Exhibition Reception for In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Teacher Appreciation Open House
teachers may explore the museum's galleries and education resources, and enjoy complimentary refreshments, door prizes, and activities; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Teacher Appreciation Open House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Ficke Collection Member Preview
Figge members are invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview of "100 Years of Collecting," featuring rarely seen works from the Ficke Collection and other highlights from the museum’s vast holdings; enjoy complimentary refreshments by Fig & Willow and a cash bar; 5pm Light Bites by Fig & Willow and cash bar (cards only), 6pm remarks by exhibition curator Joshua Johnson; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ficke Collection Member Preview. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, September 13, 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, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration
"A Century of Collecting" showcases treasures from the museum's collecting, tracing its evolution from 1925 until today; join us for an opening celebration honoring a century of art, history, and community; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm remarks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org. Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art
Sep. 20 $ 21; the event in its 37th year as the premier fine-arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing nearly 100 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest; organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend for all; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art. Venue: Lindsay Park.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lindsay Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art
Sep. 20 $ 21; the event in its 37th year as the premier fine-arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing nearly 100 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest; organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend for all; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art. Venue: Lindsay Park.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Lindsay Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Exhibition Celebration: Kristin Quinn
gather in the Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby at the Figge to hear from artist Kristin Quinn as she reflects on her works; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm artist talk; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Exhibition Celebration: Kristin Quinn. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Pearls Galore Trunk Show
visit our Bead Lab to immerse yourself in a room of freshwater pearls; natural, dyed, large, small, smooth, large holed, keishi, baroque, and blistered; 25% off the marked price during the show; you won’t want to miss this; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Pearls Galore Trunk Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 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; students will receive feedback and tips on their portfolio; free, with registration required; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Portfolio Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 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% 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, October 2, 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, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Eerie Emporium
featuring Halloween/spooky, weird, odd, artsy, unique, paranormal, and metaphysical arts and crafts, plus sweet treats; for information, contact Minda at qchaunts@gmail.com or text 309-781-7083.
Event Title: Eerie Emporium. Venue: Arts Alley.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Arts Alley.
For more info visit qchaunts.com. Mending Monday
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 Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Presbyterian Women (PW) 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
proceeds support PW mission projects; concessions on site to benefit Bettendorf Presbyterian youth programs; free; for information, call 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Presbyterian Women (PW) 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. 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, November 6, 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, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
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 Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, November 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.