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Smithsonian American Art Museum Live Videoconference

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Town Clock Center 700 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States

During a live 45-minute videoconference with a curator from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, participating artists will have the opportunity to ask and learn about the history of plein air painting. Topics covered will include:   The history of plein air painting, from Europe to America, and how it’s been taught; Artists’ working methods and […]

Pianos & Poetry

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

Dr. Elaina Burns, piano department head at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, will perform a series of musical selections inspired by the pastel landscapes of artist Ellen Wagener, whose exhibition: Ellen Wagener: No Ordinary Moments, is on view at the Museum until November 6, 2017 Joe Klinebriel, Associate professor of Drama at Clarke University will read […]

First Fridays

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

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 drinks, and great art. Admission $10 (Members are FREE) Follow DUMA (DubuqueArt) on Facebook, Twitter (#DUMAfirstfridays), and Instagram for updates […]

$10.00

Annual Art Auction, Gala & Raffle

Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States

This year’s event will be based on the theme “Haute Hong Kong.” Enjoy a live and silent auction, featuring works of art by some of our most talented regional artists, creative experiences and artful travel and dining packages. Click here to view the art catalog & event website. Honorary Co-Chairs: Tim and Heather Runde Platinum Sponsor: Runde Auto Group

First Fridays

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

NOTICE: All in person events are cancelled until further notice due to COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience. First Fridays is a monthly, city wide gallery hop celebrating our creative community. Other First Friday locations include: Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Smokestack, Outside the Lines Art Gallery, Upcycle Dubuque, Key City Creative, and Inspire Cafe. Make sure […]

$10.00

Famous Dead Artist Series

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

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, and Leonard Bernstein, among many others. This year Gwen Beatty will portray Mexican […]

Second Saturdays at DUMA

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

The Heartland Marimba Festival will feature a solo spectacle of festive music performed by the internationally acclaimed artist Matthew Coley. He will perform on marimba with a variety of other percussion, masterfully making it sound like there are many musicians on stage. This interactive, free family friendly program will be followed by a family art […]

Free

Art Talk: Priscilla Steele and Thomas C. Jackson

Gallery Talk: Artists Priscilla Steele and Thomas C. Jackson, whose exhibition Dialog Human is on view until February 5, 2017, will have a conversation about their work and their current exhibition. This program is free to the public.

First Fridays

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

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. February's theme is Romance and Dance: Beat the winter blues and break that cabin fever with […]

$10.00

Second Saturdays at DUMA

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA, United States

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. In Feburary, DuMA presents the University of Iowa Wind Quintet. This free family friendly program will be interactive and include an arrangement of […]

Free