They strive to bring the QCA one of the most unique shopping markets- ever: it’s the one, the only – ECLECTIC MARKET! Vendors from all over the region convene monthly to show off their wares! Vendors are shuffled monthly so that every market is different! You will find art, vintage, weird , spicy and as […]
Join Red & Becca at Abernathy’s for Weird Craft Night! Unleash your inner artist as you craft a collage masterpiece on canvas using an eclectic mix of materials including magazines, medical prints, and other odd findings. All supplies are included, so you can let your imagination run wild! Don’t worry if this is your first […]
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design’s upcoming “First Wednesday” event will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 1, in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery. The WIU Art and Design faculty combine their efforts to offer creative, hands-on activities to visitors. This event is open free to […]
The Putnam Museum is excited to invite you to theur 2024 Putnam Gala, Mysteries of the Museum. Join them on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Putnam Grand Lobby for an exclusive first look at a newly discovered, rare artifact from the historic Putnam collection. In addition to this exciting reveal, guests […]
The community is invited to experience 14 sets of two-sided panels that feature the beautiful artwork of ALL 15 of our Davenport Community Elementary Schools. You will find the set up in the NorthPark Mall between Rue 21 & ExpressMen, half-way between JC Penny and Von Maur. Come check out the budding artists through March […]
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 […]
Fall in love with love and with Ballet Quad Cities as an all-new Love Stories takes the Brunner Theatre Center stage just in time for Valentine’s Day! Experience Aaron Copland’s rarely seen love letter to the American Wild West, Billy the Kid, with choreography by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon, plus other memorable selections to round […]
Women on Fire is back! On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Figge Art Museum comes alive with true stories performed by local QC women. The presentation will be followed by a Live podcast discussion about the stories women tell, and the roles women play. This year’s special guest is Kevin Goff, author, actor, filmmaker and […]
Celebrate the opening of Festival of Trees at the Quad Cities’ “premiere” holiday event! Be one of the first to purchase or bid on beautiful designer displays while enjoying culinary creations by Chef Chris Carton and cash bar with signature cocktails! Dance the night away with musical entertainment by Funktastic 5 while taking in the […]
Art enthusiasts, rejoice! The captivating creations of Western Illinois University’s talented art students are on display at the Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition. This annual showcase, running until November 28 at the University Art Gallery, is a testament to the creativity and skill of WIU’s budding artists. The exhibition […]
