The Western Illinois University Art Department will offer a free Community Art Program for students in grades 1-8 over three Sundays in October and November. Classes will be held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 13. Classes for grades 1-2 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24; grades 3-4 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 25; and grades 5-8 will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24 each Sunday. This program is designed for students in grades 1-8 interested in exploring various art topics. Students in grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to create art pieces... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market returns today from noon to 5 p.m. You can join local artists, makers, and growers in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and family friendly. Applications are now being accepted for vendors. Interested artists can find more information and the application form under the “Rock Island Artists’ Market” tab on Skeleton Key’s website, www.skeletonkeyqc.com, or in person during regular store hours. The Rock Island Artists’ Market was formed in 2016 to expand opportunities... Read More

Lights! Camera! Paint! Eat! Drink! Bring this Hollywood starlet to life in a painting at the Dirty Shirley on November 6 in Rock Island! 12×16 pre-drawn canvas with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. Trust us: Anybody can paint this! Learn more here: DIRTY SHIRLEY  Read More

Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope 6th Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, at 6pm at the beautiful Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport! Tickets include: Heavy hors d’oeuvres Music and Live Entertainment Virtual Tour of Argrow’s Office in the Floreciente Community Shopping at Argrow’s Pop-Up Boutique Guest Speaker: Mrs. Manvee Vaid, founder of TerraKlay Manvee Vaid is a visionary social entrepreneur who has dedicated over a decade to empowering artisan communities in rural India. With a profound appreciation for indigenous arts and crafts, she has... Read More

The future of the Quad-Cities arts scene will step up to the stage as young artists from throughout the area are featured in the Quad Cities Youth Music & Arts Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Schwiebert Park in downtown Rock Island. The second annual event is free and features nearly 100 of the area’s most talented young artists, musicians, dancers, poets and more. It’s also a testament to the resilience of the idea, and the desire to showcase young local talent, according to coordinator Greg Hipskind, owner/director of QC Rock Academy. “Last year’s inaugural event was... Read More

The Riverssance Fine Arts Festival is bringing a river of art back into the Quad-Cities. MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art is celebrating its 36th year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing over 100 of the top artists from throughout North America.  Taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,  in Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport, Riverssance is located on a scenic hill overlooking the Mississippi River. The event will feature a free children’s art tent, wine tasting, gourmet food and live regional... Read More

It’s official! Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is double-digits old, and they want to party with you! Join us as we celebrate our 10th birthday in conjunction with the next Rock Island Artists’ Market on TODAY – Sunday, September 10th -from noon to 5 pm. In addition to the artists, makers, and antiques you’ve come to expect from SK, you’ll also find live music, sweet treats and birthday presents – for you! Learn more: DOUBLE DIGITS PARTY  Read More

Did you miss The Artery’s Grand Opening on Final Friday? No worries: you can come shop on Second Saturday! Many of their ARTists will be bringing in brand new work for sale! You can also checm out the gallery and hang out while they work in the pottery studio and watch them make magic! Featured artists: Jenna Isbell, Tara Malnar, Carolyn Krueger, Tony Seabolt, Carrie Clark, Jon Burns, Nathan Parr, Maria Gilbruith-Clements, Paula Teel, Sam McFarland, Karen Klingborg, Three Dragons, Erica Parrott, Pam Kaufman, and Neighbor Tom! Learn more: THE ARTERY  Read More

Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held August 26! Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held at 2421 Big Island Parkway in Milan, Illinois. • Saturday August 26, 2023 • Time: 8 -3 pm FREE ADMISSION to shop! This is not a Vendor Fair – this is a Flea Market, Yard sale and crafter event! There will be something for EVERYONE! We do have a few spots available inside and under the pavilion as some of our regular vendors could not make our new date. Call me or email me to reserve those spaces. New updated form... Read More

Teen Anime Club will draw attention tonight 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Fairmount Davenport Library, 3000 N Fairmount St. The club takes place the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, including: July 12 & 26 August 9 & 23 Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join us as we watch Japanese animation, eat snacks, and socialize with others interested in Anime! This program is for teens ages 11-19 only. Content will be rated PG13/TV14 (or international equivalent). Content provided courtesy of CrunchyRoll.  Read More