Mardi Gras Soiree Thursday, February 20, 6-8 PM The Driftless 168 E. 10th St., Dubuque As they say in New Orleans “Laissez les bon temps rouler – or let the good times roll!” Join The Driftless chef Justin McComas and owner Kyla McComas as they walk you through the flavors of the French Quarter and […]
Friday, February 21st 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Ages 6-9 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Ages 10-14 Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests Materials included Instructor: Caitlin Donald Art can involve all of the senses. Explore how different artists use the sense of smell in their work, then create your own smelly masterpiece. CLASS […]
Saturday, February 22nd 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Ages 6-9 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Ages 10-14 Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests Materials included Instructor: Caitlin Donald Did you ever listen to a painting? Explore how different artists use sound in their work, then make your own noisy masterpiece. CLASS SIGN UP FORM […]
Thurs, February 27th 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Ages 10-14 Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests Materials included Instructor: Hana Velde Inspired by the museum’s Flow: Journey through the Mississippi River Watershed exhibit, students will use water to create droplet-themed artwork. Students will have a chance to play with watercolors, watercolor pencils, and blowing, misting, and […]
Join us for a noontime presentation with Eric Schmechel, Urban Coordinator, Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation: Catfish Creek Watershed Management Program, in conjunction with the exhibition: Flow: Journey Through the Mississippi River Watershed. This free event is open to the public. Please feel free to bring a sack lunch, as lunch will not be provided.
Women and children in Dubuque need you! Join us to learn about the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Women’s Giving Circle and how you can be part of our work to improve lives in our community. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and the Dubuque Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, The Merry Makers: Paintings by Carrie […]
First Fridays is a monthly, city wide gallery hop celebrating our creative community. Other First Friday locations include: Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Smokestack, Outside the Lines Art Gallery, Upcycle Dubuque, Key City Creative and Inspire Cafe. Make sure to hop, hop, hop to all First Friday locations~ March FF will feature Cellocentric, in partnership with the […]
Join us for a noontime presentation with National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Curator of Conservation Programs: Jared McGovern, and Educator: Caitlin Donald. "Mussels and Why They Matter" is presented in conjunction with with DuMA's exhibition: "Flow: Journey Through the Mississippi River Watershed." This free event is open to the public. Please feel free to […]
Thursday, March 12 4:00 - 4:50 PM Ages 10-14 Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests Materials included Instructor: Hana Velde Students will get a chance to study composition, brush use, color mixing, and color theory as we create simple, bold, and fun artwork using tempera paints. CLASS SIGN UP FORM DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
DR. SUE TAYLOR Professor Emerita of Art History Portland State University Hosted in conjunction with the Grant Wood Art Colony, University of Iowa. In Grant Wood’s Secrets, the title of her talk and new book, author and professor Sue Taylor incorporates original research and close readings of Grant Wood’s iconic, as well as lesser-known, artworks […]