Nature writer Dr. Kevin Koch and musician Dr. Robert Dunn, both Loras College professors, will present, "The Driftless Land: Stories, Scenes and Songs of the Upper Mississippi," This one-hour, multimedia experience integrates original music, nature photography and non-fiction storytelling to interpret the connections people share with the landscape.
This event will feature selections from the Bell Tower Theater’s summer musical production of “Into the Woods”, performed by area students in grades 8-12. An art activity directed by art educators Scott and Julie Lammer will follow the program.
For millenia, New Mexico-or more broadly the dessert Southwest-has hosted waves of human habitation, each with its own distinctive material culture. At the western edge of the Great Plains and situated on the north-south trade route between Colorado and Mexico, the region's diverse populations and topography have inspired numerous visual responses from petroglyphs to photographs, […]
An evening of art and fine dining, featuring a preview of works by Cuban artists and guest speaker Patrick J. Kennedy. Tickets may be purchased by calling Jeanne Quann at 563.583.4457. Proceeds benefit DuMA and the National Alliance on Mental Illiness, whose mission is to discover, promote and preserve the art of people recovering from […]
Artist Sara Lubinski whose installation, River Sojourn is on exhibition from May 7-July 31, 2016, will give a gallery talk.
June 27-July 1 Inspired by the exhibitions at the Dubuque Museum of Art, students will explore a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, mixed media and 3-dimensional work. Limit: 15 students per age group Cost: $50 for Museum Members and $60 for Non-Members. All supplies furnished. Enroll Now! For more information contact Margaret Buhr, Director […]
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) July: Sculpted in Summer Celebrating the art of foral design A […]
Our July Second Saturday will feature "The Snow Queen." Eulenspiegel's adaptation of this beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale uses delightfully crafted miniature Bohemian marionettes that interact on the pages of two extra-large popup storybooks. The story follows Gerda as she travels to the ends of the earth to save her best friend, Kai, from […]
Elaina Burns Dr. Elaina Burns, piano department head at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, will perform a series of musical selections designed to take listeners on a journey down the Mississippi River. Following the Soundscapes concept currently featured at the museum, Burns will provide music that will support the artworks on display, from a piece inspired […]
July 11-15 Inspired by the exhibitions at the Dubuque Museum of Art, students will explore a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, mixed media and 3-dimensional work. Limit: 15 students per age group Cost: $50 for Museum Members and $60 for Non-Members. All supplies furnished. Enroll Now! For more information contact Margaret Buhr, Director of […]