Artist Hieyler Pimpton presents 50 collages on paper for her exhibition I Have Told You 50 Times. The works are part of a series titled If Your Eyes Are Closed, You Cannot See #1-50. Inspired by the collage work of American artist Romare Bearden, Pimpton uses images from vintage magazines and children’s book. She combines these with her own painted and colored papers to create intimate scenes that tell personal stories – from the challenges of personal relationships to nostalgia for the past.

Hieyler Pimpton received a M.F.A. in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work has been exhibited nationally. She recently relocated to Georgia after living and running an art gallery in Dubuque for several years. She is originally from Southern California and has lived all over the United States.

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Opening in October is Same Old Same Old, which presents a dozen political cartoons from the collection of Ann Ernst of Dubuque. The political cartoon in the United States has its origin in none other than Benjamin Franklin, who drew the first in what would be a long tradition of illustrations that use satire and humor to discuss current events and people. Printed in magazines and newspapers now, such cartoons were originally often posted on walls or passed from hand to hand; they are a glimpse into political persuasion in the days before constant text messages and television ads for candidates.

With this exhibition and as a polling place in this year’s election, DuMA reminds our visitors that an informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy. Political cartoons, then and now, play a critical role in condensing and presenting complex events, all in the service of keeping voters informed of the issues of the day.

Features recent 2D and 3D student work from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

A celebration of making and makers, the Craft Invitational features more than 50 works by 21 different regional artists, all of whom are pushing the boundaries of forms, processes, and materials while respecting the long lineage of craftmanship.

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@HOME: CSEI Photovoice features photography on the topic of home from artists of all skill levels and backgrounds, with particular emphasis on amateur photographers and those who are part of CSEI’s programs and mission.

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Image credit: (left to right) Stephanie Ottavi, Mom, Natalia Blaskovich, Sanctuary, Will Pearsall, Untitled.

DuMA is proud to host the 25th year of this highly anticipated and celebrated exhibition.

Dubuque artist E. E. Kono returns to DuMA for a solo exhibition of paintings made with traditional techniques like egg tempera and silverpoint to explore history, myth, and legend. Kono is inspired by the Driftless Area. For her, the region is defined by a river that links the land to the sea and the complex past to a shifting present.

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The 51 photographs in this exhibition cover a period from 1866 to 2012 and reflect some of the most memorable moments not only in baseball but in American history.

A companion exhibition that reveals the story of the Dubuquers who helped shape the Major Leagues.

Brightening the grey winter days with youthful creativity, the citywide K–8 exhibition features two and three-dimensional artwork by elementary and middle school students, chosen by their teachers. Installed by art students from Dubuque Senior High School.