The River Bend Food Bank, Figge Art Museum, and a Davenport church, students and food pantry are among local organizations stepping up to help combat hunger as the federal government shutdown (now in its second month) has cut food assistance. The regional food bank is urgently raising $145,000 in cash donations as part of Gov. […]
The Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) has a new exhibit of local interest — Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings From the Watershed, a new exhibition featuring recent works by local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Kristin Quinn. Quinn’s work is inspired by her connection to the Mississippi River watershed and her travels across […]
For a century, collectors and donors have helped shape the Figge Art Museum’s collection, turning it into a cultural center for the Quad Cities and beyond. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 13, the Figge (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) presents 100 Years of Collecting, an exhibit celebrating the gifts that have made the museum what it is today. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2nd Season of the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities will run from June 6 to June 9, 2024. This festival celebrates the Black Diaspora through short films by talented local and international filmmakers. Join the community for the opening night on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Last Picture […]
The 43rd Annual Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition opens this weekend at Davenport’s Figge Museum. Join us for a series of quickfire presentations from a selection of artists featured in the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Come early to enjoy a cash bar starting at 5 p.m. Admission is FREE! Remember […]
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 […]
Gather your little monsters and join the Figge Art Museum for some FREE family-friendly fun before Davenport’s Annual Halloween Parade. Collect tricks and treats as you move through the galleries, get crafty with art activities, and gobble up hair-raising treats before joining our kids’ costume conga line and heading out to the Halloween Parade! Learn […]
The Beaux Arts Fair will celebrate their 70th Anniversary on Saturday, August 19 by bringing artisan booths and one-of-a-kind artwork to Alternating Currents on the Figge Art Museum’s Bechtel Plaza. This premier award winning art fair brings artists from around the Midwest and beyond. Paintings, glass, clay are just a few of the media shown […]
