Paul Sacaridiz, Director of Cranbrook Academy of Art and former student of Bill Farrell will present a talk focusing on the importance of Farrell’s work, his role as a teacher, and the innovations and influence of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on contemporary ceramics. Free with registration Register here
Photographer Rachel Deutmeyer offers her thoughts on her exhibition Everything Fades and what it means for a Biennial artist to have a solo show. Free with admission
A conversation among present and past Biennial artists as well as current Iowa Artist Fellows about the choices they’ve made and/or wished they made about their education, their approach to earning a living, and their experiences with museums and galleries. Louise Kames, a DuMA Biennial 2023 artist and Director of Clarke University’s the Art + […]
Celebrate the bounty of fall, the power of community, and the opening of four new exhibitions. The day includes family architecture workshops, artist conversations, and a block party. Admission is FREE with donation of a non-perishable food item to the Dubuque Food Pantry. Come downtown and celebrate the past, present, and future of our community. […]
At 1:30 P.M., Award-winning artist and author Arthur Geisert will discuss the making of his book Country Road ABC: An Illustrated Journey through America’s Farmland, a refreshingly realistic view of contemporary rural life in eastern Iowa. At 2:30 P.M., Dubuque Camera Club members will discuss the 2023 iteration of their annual photography exhibit, Rural Midwest. […]
Dubuque artist E. E. Kono discusses the work in her solo exhibition, Drift: Recent Works by E. E. Kono, with a reception to follow. Kono shares how landscape, history, and myth inform her approach to creating new work using traditional techniques like egg tempera and silverpoint. Reception to follow in the lobby. Free with Museum […]
10 AM - 12 PM: Baseball themed games for the family. Celebrate summer and the final days of the exhibition, Picturing America’s Pastime, A Snapshot of the Photo Collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. There will be popcorn and baseball themed games which test your skill at pitching and catching. Outdoor […]
Celebrate 150 creative years with free family fashion and design activities, conversations with artists, and local brews, bites, and music inspired by our exhibitions this season. Family Celebration 10 am–1 pm Free with Museum admission Family fashion and design workshops kick off our Opening Day. In the morning, families are invited to collaborate and design […]
Artist residencies can be transformative—offering time, space, and inspiration to create, reflect, and connect. In this talk, artist and former residency director Jenni Petersen-Brant shares personal insights and practical advice drawn from years of experience on both sides of the residency equation. Whether you're a visual artist, performer, writer, or cultural worker—or part of an […]
"It is a timeless story for anyone who has a fascination with the creative process, Japanese and Japanese Americans, woodworking, nature, and the spiritual." At Hotel Julien – Sunday, May 18 2:00-2:30 PM - Gather 2:30-4:30 PM - Film Screening 4:30 PM - Talk by Film Maker, John Nakashima and Q&A Learn More