In May the Dubuque Museum of Art will be hosting the musical group Turkana. Turkana is made up of Turkish and American musicians that perform Turkish music with the aim of adding its own threads to the world’s musical tapestry. This performance at DuMA is part of free and family-oriented programming every second Saturday of […]
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture that will provide insights into Dubuque's historic buildings. Ale and Architecture consists of 90-120 minute walking tours of bars in the historic upper and lower Main Streets. Patrons will make 2-3 stops in bars along the route and can purchase […]
In conjunction with DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, the Dubuque Area Writer's Guild will publish their annual anthology, Gallery, showcasing the writing and art of Dubuque area residents of all ages. Writing submissions were accepted in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and memoir. Black and white artwork was also considered for publication. Writers from the […]
DuMA will be hosting an art activity area during Dubuquefest in Washington park, Saturday, May 18 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, May 19 from 10 am - 4 pm. Visitors to the Dubuque Museum of Art's kids' art tent will have a chance to upcycle cardboard into several imaginative, unique, and useful […]
Come see what's NEW at your art museum! -NEW Exhibitions: Take a guided tours of Thomas Paquette: America’s River Re-Explored and the 2019 DuMA Biennial -Vote for slate of Board Officers Light refreshments will be served. FREE and open to everyone, including DuMA members, prospective members and guests.
Friday, June 7, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM First Friday June 2019 will feature the opening of two new exhibitions: 2019 DuMA Biennial and Thomas Paquette: America's River Re-Explored. 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 […]
Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1 PM – 3 PM Join us for a joint gallery talk for two new DUMA exhibitions: 2019 DUMA Biennial and Thomas Paquette: America's River Re-Explored. The presentation begins with Sarah Humphreville, juror of the 2019 DUMA Biennial, and will be followed by artist Thomas Paquette regarding his exhibition America's […]
3rd Annual Muse’s Menu Saturday, June 15, 2019 6 pm - 9 pm Savor a multi-course dining experience, inspired by the museum’s collections and prepared by Life’s a feast Catering. Chefs Angela and Carolyn will pair regional ingredients and artworks, focusing on the colors, shapes and textures common to creativity in the visual and culinary […]
Age 6–8: June 17–20 @ 9–11:30 AM Age 9–12: June 24–27 @ 9–11:30 AM Age 13–16: July 8–11 @ 9–11:30 AM Cost: $50 Members; $60 Guests ONLINE REGISTRATION Young artists will explore the theme 'Art and Nature' while spending mornings at both Swiss Valley and the Arboretum, as well as visiting the Museum’s galleries for […]
Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM $5 Suggested Donation DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture that will provide insights into Dubuque's historic buildings. Walk and Talk events are 45-60 minute lunchtime walking tours in downtown Dubuque. Tours will focus on form and […]