Young artists will explore the Museum’s galleries for inspiration and head to the studio to create their own works of art in a variety of mediums. The Museum’s educational philosophy focuses on experimentation, problem solving and “thinking outside the box.” Students create art in a safe and positive environment, finding inspiration in the Museum’s exhibitions […]
Artist Sandra Dyas will give a gallery talk on Tuesday, June 19 from 12:15-1 pm. Dyas will discuss her exhibition, Lost in the Midwest: Photographs by Sandra Dyas, on exhibition from May 26-September 9, 2018.
Held in conjunction with the exhibition: Handmade Craft Invitational, DuMA will feature a series of artist demos on selected weekends. No registration is required. Saturday, June 23, 1-3 PM Sam Schold. cigar box guitars Saturday, June 30, 1-3 PM Paul Eshelman, slipstone pottery Saturday, July 14th, 1-3 PM Paul Opperman, boot making Saturday, August 18th, […]
One of the Museum’s most anticipated semi-annual events, the Famous Dead Artist series brings legendary artists to life through portrayals by local actors. Doug Donald will play Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Recent performances have been Standing Room Only. Come early […]
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture. Walk and Talk and Ale and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque's historic buildings. Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime tours in downtown Dubuque including the Historic Federal Building, the Roshek building, US Bank and the Grand Opera House. […]
Join us at DuMA for a demonstration of the creation of slipcast stoneware with Artist Paul Eshelman. The clay vessels of Eshelman pottery order and dignify human life. Clarity is given to simple forms by contrasting glazed and unglazed surfaces. Pure clean glazes render elegant presentation of food and drink. Held in conjunction with the […]
Sculpted In Summer celebrates the unique connection between the art of floral design and works of fine art. The idea is simple: A work of art in the museum’s collections that inspires is selected and a ‘living’ sculpture from either living flowers, cut or dried stems or edibles is created. The end result may be […]
Occurring once a month in the newly remodeled Glab Family Art Studio, smART Saturdays offer a fun opportunity to connect with your child through flexible open-ended art projects designed to encourage creativity and thinking outside the box. Instruction and project guidelines will be provided, but individual expression is encouraged. Instructors Amethyst Barron & Caitlin Donald July […]
Join us at DuMA for a demonstration of boot making with Artist Paul Opperman. Making a great fitting, stylish pair of boots takes all the skills of drawing, pattern making, sewing, and sculpting the lasts and heels to make a finished boot. Held in conjunction with the exhibition: Handmade Craft Invitational, DuMA will feature a […]
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture. Walk and Talk and Ale and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque's historic buildings. Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime walking tours in downtown Dubuque. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior architectural interpretation. Ale and Architecture […]