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A Conversation with Joyce Polance

Virtual Event

Tune in at 1:00 pm on Facebook or YouTube to watch the live premier of our virtual conversation between Artist Joyce Polance and DuMA's Director of Education, Margaret Buhr. The two will discuss Polance's current exhibition of 14 oil paintings made since 2015, in which the artist expresses deeply felt, dark emotions through the visual […]

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ArchiTREK: Courthouse District

smokestack The Smokestack, 62 E 7th St., Dubuque, IA, United States

Join Heritage Works and friends for an in-person walking tour of the historic Courthouse District. This architecturally significant District served as the center of county government and as the point of entry for Dubuque's early industrial workforce. At the end of the walking tour, we will also be joined for a very special tour of […]

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Movies at the Museum

Dubuque Museum of Art/Washington Park 699 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States

In partnership with Fidelity Bank & Trust, DuMA presents Movies At The Museum at dusk (approx 8:30 pm) on Saturday, August 21st with a viewing of Moana staring Dwayne The Rock Johnson & Auli'i Cravalho. Grab your lawn chair, blanket, snacks, and bring your friends to Washington Park to enjoy an outdoor movie night. Moana […]

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Biennial Artist Conversation

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

Join us for an in person guided conversation between Biennial artists Louise Kames, Daniel O'Brien and Katie Schutte in the Falb Gallery. See links below for more info on each of the artists. Louise Kames Daniel O'Brien Katie Schutte  

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FLAG RAISING AND OPENING RECEPTION

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

FREE with Museum admission The Marine Corps League Color Guard of Dubuque will perform a flag raising ceremony, “Taps” and read the names of local veterans who lost their lives. Also featuring an artist talk by combat photographer Ron Testa at 2:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Reflections on the Grant Wood Memorial Window​ Talk

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

FREE with Museum admission Teri Van Dorston, assistant director at the Veterans Memorial Commission in Cedar Rapids discusses Grant Wood’s Veterans Memorial Window project for the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building.

2022 Annual Member Meeting

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

You're invited to join us Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 PM for The Dubuque Museum of Art's Annual Member Meeting. Come see what is new at your Museum in 2022. - Celebrate our programs and volunteers - Meet new members of our staff - Preview upcoming exhibitions - Member voting for slate of board officers […]

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Ukrainian relief musical program

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

DuMA will host an “Afternoon of Music and Contemplation” in support of the Ukrainian people on Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum. This musical program is sponsored by Sue Lindsay, DuMA supporter and former volunteer. Violinists Hana Velde and Ann Duchow and soprano Hannah Von Mulert will perform Ukrainian folk music as […]

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BLACK THREAD OPENING CELEBRATION

UPDATE: Available space for the Artist Conversation at the McCarthy Center portion of the event has SOLD OUT.  Please join us via ZOOM. You are still welcome to attend the 2:30 PM opening Celebration at the Museum. 1:30 pm Artist Conversation between Jill Wells and Ricki King at the McCarthy Center for Nonprofit Learning, 700 Locust […]

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Snow Sculpting 101

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

Meet veteran snow sculptor Hugh McCarron and learn about the preparation, tools, and design work that goes into competing at the national level. Hugh will also share tips and answer questions for anyone interested in learning how to get started working with snow. With a few simple household tools and a bucket to pack snow […]

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