One of the many Quad Cities nonprofit leaders attending Monday’s roundtable on planned federal funding cuts was Brian Allen, executive director of Quad City Arts. One of the many funding sources for the local nonprofit agency (which serves six counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois) is the National Endowment for the Arts, which has […]
Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, 1228 30th St., Rock Island, is hosting a vendors market today from noon to 4 p.m. featuring area creators. QC Magic Makers Market | Summer Solstice Sip + Shop Kavanaugh Hilltop Sunday June 29th, 2025 12 (Noon) – 4PM Portion of profits from event vendor fees will go to a local charity: The Project of the Quad […]
This summer, the Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) has five fascinating new exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. From the story of the museum’s building to powerful artwork from the past, playful pieces featuring cats, and a creative project made with help from the community, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendar for […]
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) Monday announced that Rock Island artist William Gustafson has been chosen to paint a new downtown Bettendorf mural on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St., across from City Hall. Titled “Arches,” the concept of the mural is to show the viewer Quad Cities-specific time periods through the arches. Gustafson […]
The Killpop Artists Market is happening at noon to 5 p.m. today at 411 Pershing Ave! Check out the Artist and Vendor Market in the parking lot next to Killpop and see works by a number of area artists. Live Music by Andrew Jacob and Lisa Lyn. Free space for artists and vendors to set up. […]
Alleys have long been known as hidden, dark, out-of-the-way places, not to be advertised. But not according to the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. In its second major QC alley transformation in the past year, now the chamber’s Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley Thursday afternoon […]
Congratulations to Central High School for earning the 2025 All-State Art School recognition from the Art Educators of Iowa! This honor highlights the state’s top high school artists and programs. Special shoutout to artists who placed in the top 15 statewide: seniors Naomi Fiscus and Ella Strader, and junior Kate Stolley. Knowledge Turner and Meyah […]
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 […]
