In connection with the African American Art in the 20th Century exhibition from the Collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, DuMA will be screening the visual art documentary Colored Frames. Colored Frames is a 2007 documentary film taking a look at the role of fine art in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as […]
The February First Friday will be featuring Living Proof Exhibit: A Visualization of Hope and special guest Artist Maureen Bardusk. Living Proof Exhibit features more than 25 artists from across the Tri-State region who have been impacted by cancer. First Fridays is a city wide gallery hop celebrating our creative community. Other First Friday locations […]
A Brief History of Civil Rights African-Americans and whites were the founders of the NAACP in 1909. The presentation addresses the history of the organization including contemporary social concerns related to economics, education, education, health, public safety and criminal justice, and voting rights. Part of the Dubuque Chapter NAACP Speakers Bureau Lunch & Learn Series. Feel free […]
February Second Saturday will feature a dazzling performance by the magician Bob Beardsley! Second Saturdays are free and family-oriented programming occuring every second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. This program features culturally-diverse performing arts acts and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy. Second Saturdays is sponsored by Mediacom. Sponsored by […]
This noontime presentation will look at the Four Mounds campus and the architecture of Gentlemen's Farms. This event is free and open to the public. Please feel free to bring a sack lunch as lunch will not be provided. Register Online. Call the Museum at 563-557-1851 if you have any questions, or if you are […]
Speaker Dr. Mary Gitau, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Clarke University, presents a talk on "Hidden Figures" and the individuals that inspired the film. "Hidden Figures" is based on a true story of three female African American Mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. […]
Online Registration Form Inspired by the colors and artworks in the current exhibition African American Art of the 20th Century, students will create personal expressions of their neighborhood environments and learn brush techniques using acrylic paint. Ages: This workshop is geared to children 9 and older, but all ages are welcome. Instructor: Hana Velde Tuition: […]
Chief Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Virginia Mecklenburg, will present a gallery talk on the "African American Art In The 20th Century" exhibition that she curated.
The March First First Friday will be featuring Artist Madai Taylor and his exhibition "An Elegy to America in Black and White" on exhibition through April 28, 2019. Make sure to catch the free heated trolley that will be making stops at each First Friday location every 10 to 15 minutes. First Fridays and trolley […]
Judy Richardson will give a featured talk sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque in conjunction with the Dubuque Museum of Art's new exhibit, "African American Art in the 20th Century." Richardson was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, working on the staff of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and organizing a "freedom […]