The Quad Cities’ public art train keeps chugging along, as one of the largest art installations in the region is coming to downtown Moline. The Moline Public Art Commission, in collaboration with MetroLINK and Quad City Arts, received over 250 artist submissions from around the world, for a transformational public art project at 1315 4th […]
This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
This Tuesday night, July 15, the public is invited to a free celebration of 25 years of the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program, one of Quad City Arts’ most impactful and beloved initiatives, at 6 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Since its start in 2000, Metro Arts has empowered young creatives […]
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 […]
