Free showing of: The 100 Years Show Starring Carmen Herrera (2015) 40 minutes Carmen Herrera is one of the oldest working artists today. She was a pioneering abstract painter in the '40s and '50s, but only recently found the recognition that eluded her for most of her career, as she approaches her 100th birthday. In […]
Join the St Mark ArtSMARTS program for an art opening to show off all the great work they have done with amazing artists in the Dubuque Area. These great kids met with some of the best Dubuque has to offer.
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 […]