Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy with Paul Herrera
join Herrera of the Art Legacy League in Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center as he speaks about the life and legacy of Father Edward Catich; Herrera will demonstrate how to do a slate rubbing with an opportunity for attendees to try their hand at it; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy with Paul Herrera. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, January 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Artist Lecture: Statements for Small Screens
held in McWethy Hall’s Lecture Hall, Room 222; taking place in conjunction with the exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Artist Lecture: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Cornell College.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Opening Reception: Statements for Small Screens
held in conjunction with the exhibit by Michigan-based artist Lorelei d’Andriole, an artist, educator, and writer whose work is at the intersections of intermedia and transgender studies; her work is built on the idea that “fantasy allows us to imagine radical alternatives to the present, and art is the praxis of fantasy."; she will present a collection of video performances, sculptures, and interactive work; free; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Statements for Small Screens. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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, January 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. An Evening of Art for DBQFest
guests are invited to enjoy a curated silent art auction featuring donated works from regional artists, live music by Brion Bowman, spoken word performance by Christine Baker, and on-demand poetry created throughout the evening by Oracle Poets. Cocktails, mocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres will be available; proceeds from the event support DBQFest 2026 and the ongoing work of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, ensuring the festival remains free and accessible while continuing to grow as a community-building, family-friendly event that impacts the local economy and draws tourists to Dubuque; free-will donations at the door; for information, e-mail info@dcfas.org.
Event Title: An Evening of Art for DBQFest. Venue: Dubuque Museum of Art.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Dubuque Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Geneseo
sponsored by the Geneseo Foundation; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Geneseo. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, February 3, 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, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception for Laber & Mullins
held in conjunction with the exhibit of paintings by Philip Laber and mixed media pieces from Rachael Mullins; meet the artists and enjoy refreshments; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Opening Reception for Laber & Mullins. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Cellar.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine
sponsored by the Kent Feeds; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Muscatine. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley
sponsored by GreenState Credit Union held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Pleasant Valley. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, March 3, 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, March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Moline
sponsored by Tom and Brooke Terronez; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Moline. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf
sponsored by GreenState Credit Union; held in conjunction with the annual, fan-favorite exhibition featuring student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Recognition Day for Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.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, March 31, 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, April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.