Join DuMA for Time Capsules: Photography and Anachronism, a lecture by photography historian and curator George Slade focusing on the Museum's current exhibit Remnants of the West: Edward S. Curtis and Mark James. Both Edward Curtis and Mark James use their photographic skills to transport us into other times and spaces. How do their images reflect […]
Annually attracting an audience of more than 200 guests, the Annual Gala, Art Auction and Raffle is an unforgettable evening of exceptional dining, entertainment and art celebrating and benefiting Iowa’s oldest cultural institution. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Dubuque Museum of Art’s education and community outreach programs. Register by November 9th and […]
Join DuMA for a gallery walk looking at selected works from the exhibition Remnants of the West: Edward S. Curtis and Mark James, with Executive Director David Schmitz, Associate Curator and Registrar Stacy Peterson, and Director of Education, Margaret Buhr. There is no charge for this event.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture designed to 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. Tours will focus on form and function […]
Expect the Unexpected with these "out of the box" art encounters for young artists ages 6-16. Held on the first and third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (unless otherwise specified) the series will explore a variety of art approaches guaranteed to "get your nerd out!" All supplies furnished unless specified, […]
In conjunction with the exhibition Razzle-Dazzle: World War I Camouflage Ephemera, collection owner Roy Behrens will speak about the little known use of designers, architects and artists (including Iowan Grant Wood) as army, navy, and civilian camouflage experts (called camoufleurs) during World Wars I and II. A noted scholar on the aesthetics and history of […]
Happening the first Friday of every month, DuMA stays open late and offers special programming in conjunction with other community arts events. Experience the creative spirit of our community, along with great friends, stylish appetizers and a cash bar, and great art. In December our theme will be the Winter Holidays! Come on down for eggnog […]
FAMOUS DEAD ARTIST LECTURE SERIES Dali, Warhol, and O'Keefe, previously featured Dead Artists 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. Featured artists span the visual, performing, literary, and culinary worlds and have included Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Julia Child, […]
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture designed to 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 their […]