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CANCELED–YP Night at the Museum

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.

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals and the Dubuque Museum of Art are happy to host YP Night at the Museum – a brand new event!

Master the ART of NETWORKING and explore the beautiful Dubuque Museum of Art. Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, Wine/Beer, Tours & Complimentary Childcare!

This event is included in your membership. Please RSVP on the Chamber’s website to attend.

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WGC Open House

Women and children in Dubuque need you!

Join us to learn about the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Women’s Giving Circle and how you can be part of our work to improve lives in our community. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and the Dubuque Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, The Merry Makers: Paintings by Carrie Pearce.

RSVP by March 1
Admission:
Women’s Giving Circle non-members — FREE
Women’s Giving Circle members — $10
Members are invited to bring guests!

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Email Faye Finnegan with questions or call 563-588-2700.

CANCELED–Clay Basics II – Solar Systems

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.

Thursday, April 16
4:00 – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $15 Members, $20 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

We will kick it up a notch and play with oven bake clay this class. Colorful and pliable Sculpey is easy to use and bakes into a durable plastic, perfect for small projects. For the science-minded artist, we’ll try our hands at creating a mini solar system model that can be baked and strung as a mobile.

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CANCELED-Clay Basics I – Clay Birds

The Dubuque Museum of Art offices and galleries will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through at least Friday, April 3, 2020, and all events during this time postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for updates as they are announced.

Thursday, April 2
4:00 – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $15 Members, $20 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

Students will enjoy visualizing in three dimensions working with with air dry clay. We will explore coiling and texturing techniques as we make little clay birds (or dinosaurs!) and a nest for them to live in.

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CANCELED–Spring Break Art Camp: Making Many

The Dubuque Museum of Art offices and galleries will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through at least Friday, April 3, 2020, and all events during this time postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for updates as they are announced.

Monday-Thursday, March 16-19
Section I: Grades K-3, M/T 9 AM – 12 PM
Section II: Grades 3-6, W/TH 9 AM – 12 PM

Cost: $30 Members, $40 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald

Looking for a creative way to fill Spring Break week? Students will explore how artists make multiples and explore different techniques to accomplish that. Activities will include plaster casting and foam relief prints.

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CANCELED-Ancient Artifacts: Cylinder Seals, Bead Making and Cave Painting

The Dubuque Museum of Art offices and galleries will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through at least Friday, April 3, 2020, and all events during this time postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for updates as they are announced.

Saturday, March 28
1:00 – 2:30 PM Ages 6-9
2:30 – 4:00 PM Ages 10-14

Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald

Students will explore early humans and their artwork, with a focus on how and why they made art. Activities include making cylinder seals, cave painting, and bead making.

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CANCELED-Painting Basics II – Dreamscapes

The Dubuque Museum of Art offices and galleries will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through at least Friday, April 3, 2020, and all events during this time postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for updates as they are announced.

Thursday, March 26
4:00 – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

This class will focus on composition, brush use, color mixing, and color theory as we explore acrylic painting techniques. Students will prepare a canvas board and work on an imaginative dreamscape painting.

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Spring 2020 Dining Series: Mardi Gras Soiree

Mardi Gras Soiree

Thursday, February 20, 6-8 PM
The Driftless
168 E. 10th St., Dubuque

As they say in New Orleans “Laissez les bon temps rouler – or let the good times roll!”

Join The Driftless chef Justin McComas and owner Kyla McComas as they walk you through the flavors of the French Quarter and have you experiencing a Fat Tuesday feast a little early this year.

You will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu at Dubuque’s newest special event space, The Driftless, located in the Historic Millwork District. Enjoy great company and food, all for a great cause.

Reservations and seating are limited. For more information, or to purchase your tickets by phone, contact Director of Advancement Barb Barton at 563-557-1851 ext. 110.

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Art a la Carte: Water is Life

Thurs, February 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

Inspired by the museum’s Flow: Journey through the Mississippi River Watershed exhibit, students will use water to create droplet-themed artwork. Students will have a chance to play with watercolors, watercolor pencils, and blowing, misting, and splatter-painting techniques.

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