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.
Iconic artist of the Southwest, Georgia O’Keeffe, played by Lenore Howard and American photographer and modern art promoter, Alfred Stieglitz, played by Doug Donald, will be the first couple in the 30th Famous Dead Artist program.
One of the Museum’s most anticipated annual events, the Famous Dead Artist series brings legendary artists to life through portrayals by local actors. Featured artists span the visual, performing, literary, and culinary worlds and have included Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Julia Child, and Leonard Bernstein, among many others.
The Famous Dead Artist program is generously sponsored by Ed and Susie Ritts.
Due to the popularity of the Famous Dead Artist program there will be two performances - Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m Guests will need to make reservations to attend a performance.
Use the ticket URL to make your reservation or call 563-588-1851 x 115.
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.
Age 6–8: June 17–20 @ 9–11:30 AM
Age 9–12: June 24–27 @ 9–11:30 AM
Age 13–16: July 8–11 @ 9–11:30 AM
Cost: $50 Members; $60 Guests
Young artists will explore the theme ‘Art and Nature’ while spending mornings at both Swiss Valley and the Arboretum, as well as visiting the Museum’s galleries for inspiration to create their own works of nature-inspired art in a variety of mediums.
The Museum’s educational philosophy focuses on experimentation, problem solving and “thinking outside the box.” Students create art in a safe and positive environment, finding inspiration in the Museum’s exhibitions and collections. Originality and self-expression is encouraged.
Instructed by Hana Velde, Rachel Spurling, and Caitlin Donald. All supplies furnished.
For more information or to register a child, please contact Margi Buhr, Director of Education, at (563) 557-1851 Tues – Fri, or via Email at mbuhr@dbqart.org
You may also register online using the form below:
ArchiTREK Walk & Talk: Dubuque Star Brewery
November 21, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM
$5 Suggested Donation
Star Brewery Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
This tour will start at noon inside Stone Cliff Winery. Please check back for more information.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture that will provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk events are 45-60 minute lunchtime walking tours in downtown Dubuque. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior architectural interpretation.
There is a suggested $5 donation per person for this tour.
Call the Museum at 563-557-1851 if you have any questions, or if you are unable to use this online form.