See the artist process in action! Visit the art studios of boot maker Paul Opperman and potter Paul Eshelman. This is a free event for DuMA members & $10 for guests Members and guests are encouraged to provide their own transportation, but a limited amount of rides can be provided by DuMA if needed. 1-2 […]
DuMA Member Trip to Madison Saturday, August 11 - Day Trip DuMA members will enjoy the privilege of a free visit to the studio of woodworker Aaron Laux followed by lunch and a guided tour of current exhibitions at the Chazen Museum of Art. This member trip is offered in conjunction with the exhibition: "Handmade Craft Invitational" continuing through September […]
Step right up for a creative community event for all ages! Free outdoor art activities in Washington Park, gallery tours, family art studio adventures and ice cream treats. Hy-Vee Grill will be available for purchase. Guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart! Sponsored By: U.S. Bank and Mediacom
Join us at DuMA for a demonstration of book making with Artist Patricia Lehnhardt. Patricia will be sewing a book with coptic binding and explaining the process of dyeing and printing fabrics and paper with natural dyes and leaves, and the process of making paper from mulberry bark, grasses, flax, and recycling paper scraps with […]
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture. 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 their own drinks at each stop. Tours will […]
A Gallery Talk with Carol Sauvion Sunday, August 26th 1 PM - 2 PM Carol Sauvion, creator and producer/director of the award-winning PBS series "Craft in America", will present a lecture in conjunction with the exhibition “Handmade Craft Invitational.” Ms. Sauvion has operated Freehand, a Los Angeles gallery specializing in functional craft, for 37 years. […]
Join the First Friday fun! Stop by and check out the current DuMA exhibitions and unwind with a sampling of a locally brewed beer. Terry Mozena, co-founder of Düber Beer will talk with us about the creation of the German tasting Pilsner and the process of bringing it to market. First Fridays is monthly, […]
Join us for free and family-oriented programming every second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Second Saturdays features culturally-diverse performing arts acts and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy. September Second Saturday: The Schumacher Family Band September 8, 1 pm The Schumacher family band plays everything -- from bluegrass, gospel, blues, country […]
In partnership with US Bank, DuMA presents Movie At The Museum with a screening of "Toy Story". Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn and settle in with family & friends to watch a free movie at Washington Park. Toy Story (1995) 1h, 21 minutes Woody (Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a […]
Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the Dubuque Museum of Art are partnering to show the movie "Loving Vincent" at DuMA on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free, but seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The 2017 Oscar-nominated movie "Loving Vincent" is the world’s first fully painted feature film. A […]