ROCK ISLAND, IL – The Rock Island Artists’ Market is seeking vendors for the 2025 market season. Local artists, makers, growers and bakers are wanted on the second Sunday of each month, June through October. The market is held from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 […]
You can help choose the artist who will create a new public-art mural for downtown Bettendorf. Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts. The public is encouraged to vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at www.downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural. The winner will […]
On Saturday, May 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) invites the community to light up the night at GLOW UP, a free public party marking the debut of Evanescent Field—the largest public art installation in Iowa. Designed by internationally acclaimed artist Leo Villareal, the $4-million permanent […]
You’re Invited to The Art Bizarre!Saturday | 5 PM – Midnight | Rust Gallery @ The Rust Belt Step into a world of color, creativity, and chaos at The Art Bizarre — a bold group show featuring some of the Quad Cities’ most electrifying artists! From towering sculptures to intricate paintings and mind-bending mixed media, […]
A new business is “popping” up just in time for Mother’s Day shopping. Curlee Girl Gifts & More, a pop-up party business featuring unique gifts and clothing, is having their first party on Thursday, May 1, from 3pm-7pm at Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. Curlee Girl owner, Gwen Tombergs, is excited to […]
Join us for Art of the Brew at the Figge Art Museum on April 14 for the chance to sample some of the best craft beers in the Quad Cities area all in support of the Figge! With your souvenir tasting glass, sample beers and mead from nine participating businesses and enjoy live music as […]
LeClaire Community Library has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private non-profit, to host a presentation called “Grant Wood: Artistic Rags to Riches – an American Success Story” by Randy Lengeling at 6:30 PM on April 9th. A cultural resource for Iowans since 1971, Humanities Iowa offers many cultural and historical programs and grants to […]
The Winter Paint and Sip is coming to Rock Island Public Library Saturday at 10 a.m.! Join us for some painting fun at our Winter Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you […]
Chicago artist Ashley January will have a solo exhibition, “Human | Mother | Black,” on display Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Friday, Feb. 24 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception for the artist will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The artist will speak about their work at 5 p.m. January […]
Four performers enter. Only one can be champion! Join in on the fun at The Speakeasy on January 27 at 8pm! The Nightcaps present a new improv experience, Improvmania! Four talented improvisers take to The Speakeasy stage to battle it out for chance to become the Nightcaps Improv Champion as the host for the evening […]
