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 The Arts in the Quad Cities
The Quad Cities Community is a divergent place of cultural and
artistic activities. Arts organizations such as Quad City Arts, an award winning agency located in the beautifully
restored historic London building in The
Downtown
Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District showcase regional
talent through exhibitions as well as workshops by internationally
recognized artists in area schools and at other community sites.
MidCoast Fine Arts presents regional talent through programs
such as “Art Under Glass,” a street level window display in downtown
Davenport,
and “Gallery Hops” in an
effort to promote art through urban renewal, tourism and education.
The
Figge Art Museum, established in 1925 as the first municipal art
gallery in Iowa, offers one of the finest traveling art exhibition
schedules in the Midwest, and houses more than 3,500 nationally and
internationally known works of art.
Galleries & Organizations:
Annual Artist Festivals & Events:
- Riverssance is held annually in Lindsay Park at the Village of East
Davenport each September, this event brings in artists from across the
nation, featuring ceramics, woodwork, photography, oil paintings,
watercolors, jewelry and glass.
- Beaux Arts Fair is hosted by the Davenport Museum of Art, this outdoor
event is held twice a year and features more than 200 artisans, live
entertainment, and children's activities. Location is in downtown
Davenport on 2nd Street.
- Gallery
Hop! MidCoast Fine Arts and The District present a tour of over 20 art
sites including galleries, studios, and alternative spaces in downtown
Rock Island. See the creation of art
firsthand and chat with local artists. Hop aboard the trolley for a guided tour. 5-10 p.m. Free. 309/786-2430 or
309/788-6311.
- Left Bank Art League is a non-profit cultural organization devoted to
the creation and appreciation of arts. Membership is open to everyone.
Regular meetings are the 4th Wednesday of each month, at Riverside Park
Garden Center, 34th Street and 4th Avenue, Moline, Ill.
Within Driving Distance:
Regional Art Publications:
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