Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Art can involve all of the senses. Explore how different artists use the sense of smell in their work, then create your own smelly masterpiece.
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Using the current exhibitions for inspiration, students will learn the basics of looking at and how to speak to
others about the amazing world of art. Students will be invited to share their knowledge as docents during the Museum’s community Day in April!
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Students will examine the history of self-portraits and compare them to the “selfies” of today. A self-portrait will be created using a “selfie” students have taken.
Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde
Students will try out the techniques and tricks of portrait drawing, including the study of facial proportions and learn about the subtle shading needed to bring their portraits to life! Students have the option to create a self-portrait, study a classmate, or use a photograph as a portrait subject.
Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Students will explore the connections between art and science. After a tour of the Flow: Journey through the Mississippi River Watershed exhibition, students will make their own artistic contribution to science by creating a science illustration using mixed media.
Students will engage in the act of observing through activities such as continuous line drawing, drawing upside down, and drawing negative spaces, then begin a still life project to discover how shading and perspective add depth to their drawings.
Exercises will include observation through continuous line drawing, drawing upside down, and drawing negative spaces, and a still life project to discover how shading and perspective add depth to their drawings.
Instructor: Hana Velde
Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Contact Education Director, Margaret Buhr for more information at 563-557-1851 x115 or email at mbuhr@dbqart.org
Inspired by the colors and artworks in the current exhibition African American Art of the 20th Century, students will create personal expressions of their neighborhood environments and learn brush techniques using acrylic paint.
Ages: This workshop is geared to children 9 and older, but all ages are welcome.
Instructor: Hana Velde
Tuition: $20 Members, $25 Guest (materials included)
Members save 20% on all classes.
Scholarships are available. Contact Margaret Buhr, director of education, at 563.557.1851 or at mbuhr@dbqart.org for details.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and Wi-Fi in our lobby during class.
DuMA Member Trip
to Madison
Saturday, August 11 – Day Trip
DuMA members will enjoy the privilege of a free visit to the studio of woodworker Aaron Laux followed by lunch and a guided tour of current exhibitions at the Chazen Museum of Art. This member trip is offered in conjunction with the exhibition: “Handmade Craft Invitational” continuing through September 9, 2018.
Meet at DuMA parking lot at 8 am to carpool. Return to Dubuque by 4 pm. Members purchase their own lunch.
Advanced reservations are preferred, call 563-557-1851 x11 or email abarron@dbqart.org
Preview Party, Friday, June 1, 5-8 pm
Admission: $20 ($15 DuMA members)
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Free admission and parking on Saturday and Sunday.
You won’t want to miss this tag sale of vintage décor, home furnishings and stylish accessories at bargain prices. Moving? Downsizing? Cleaning out? Let someone else enjoy your beautiful things. A volunteer committee and appraiser will appropriately price all items for sale.
In conjunction with a special exhibition highlighting regional craft & design, the Dubuque Museum of Art is organizing a fabulous three-day sale of gently-used décor, stylish accessories and fine home furnishings, called Upscale Resale, on June 1-3, 2018. All proceeds from the event will benefit Museum programs.
Upscale Resale is modeled after similar events in other communities. As in other cities, we anticipate that our community will respond to having the opportunity to collect fine items at very affordable prices. We also anticipate providing ideas and assistance to those interesting in the trend of repurposing and ‘upcycling’ old furniture and decor.
Items for sale include:
You may also e-mail the requested information to info@dbqart.org or call 563-557-1851. Please contact the museum first before dropping off your items. Once approved, donated items may be dropped off at the following dates/times and location:
Drop-Off Dates Time Location
Fridays (until May 25) Noon-1 pm Dubuque Museum of Art
Saturdays (until May 26) 1-4 pm Dubuque Museum of Art
All donations are final and tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
DuMA celebrates fathers with a special, art-filled brunch at the Dubuque Museum of Art, just for fathers and daughters. Your brunch ticket includes delicious food and beverages, catered by East Mill Bakery. You’ll also enjoy a musical performance by Chuck Bregman and a tour of the current exhibits.
Tickets for non-members are $25.00 and $20.00 for members.
Admission is for one adult and up to 2 children. Additional adults and children $5.00 each