As part of Dubuque Architecture Days, join us on Tuesday, May 7th at 6 PM to welcome Paul Schulhof and Az Rashidi, the designers of the Dubuque Museum of Art’s new art campus and Principals of Schulhof Rashidi Architects.
Join the architects in conversation and learn about this exciting project that promises to invigorate the arts, culture, and entertainment scene in downtown Dubuque, including a preview of the current concept designs and anticipated timeline.
Admission is free, however, reservations are highly recommended and appreciated. Call 563-588-4400 or email office@dubuquemainstreet.org.
Event will take place at 7 Hills Event Center, 1098 Jackson St., Dubuque. Visit dubuquemainstreet.com for a complete schedule of Dubuque Architecture Days.
This workshop has sold out, however you may call the Museum front desk to be put on a wait list. The drop in pumpkin decorating and mask making workshop is free and open to all at 10 AM.
Is your child interested in architecture, buildings, and designing things? DuMA’s Community Day begins at 10 A.M. with a free children’s architecture workshop with Az Rashidi and Paul Schulhof, the architects designing the new museum campus.
Participants will share their ideas for the new Museum with Az and Paul and build their own models that describe their vision. Admission is free but advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Ages 9-13.
Paul Sacaridiz, Director of Cranbrook Academy of Art and former student of Bill Farrell will present a talk focusing on the importance of Farrell’s work, his role as a teacher, and the innovations and influence of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on contemporary ceramics.
UPDATE: Available space for the Artist Conversation at the McCarthy Center portion of the event has SOLD OUT. Please join us via ZOOM. You are still welcome to attend the 2:30 PM opening Celebration at the Museum.
[SOLD OUT]1:30 pm Artist Conversation between Jill Wells and Ricki King at the McCarthy Center for Nonprofit Learning, 700 Locust Street (enter the Roshek building on Locust). Join via ZOOM
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthdate, Ricki King of Roots to Branches Genealogy will join Des Moines artist Jill Wells for a conversation about her work, family story, and the Great Migration.
2:30-4 pm Celebration
Explore Wells’ immersive work in DuMA’s lobby and enjoy food from Frannie’s Barbeque and music by Iowa Music Award 2022 fan favorite, DJ Nita Beat.
Sponsored by GreenState Credit Union and John Deere Dubuque Works
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
NOTICE: All in person events are cancelled until further notice due to COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Babies and their caregivers are welcome to participate in a 30-minute tour of the Museum exhibitions, focused on shapes, colors and textures. Baby and Me tours are offered every month.
Advance registration required. Register by calling the museum at 563-557-1851
The Dubuque Museum of Art offices and galleries will be closed to the public through at least Friday, May 1st, 2020, and all events during this time postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for updates as they are announced.
Babies and their caregivers are welcome to participate in a 30-minute tour of the Museum exhibitions, focused on shapes, colors and textures. Baby and Me tours are offered every month.
Advance registration required. Register by calling the museum at 563-557-1851
