Quad City Arts

10/15/2026

Did you catch us on Our Quad Cities News?

September 29, Quad City Arts welcomed Arts Alliance Illinois for the Illinois Creative Future Roadshow, a statewide presentation and conversation exploring the scale and impact of Illinois’ creative economy and helping shape an action plan for investing in its future.

The future is bright with a creative culture and a growing economy! 🤩

Watch the whole segment at https://www.ourquadcities.com/video/whats-ahead-for-local-arts-in-the-qca/12219372/

10/15/2026

Last Friday night was a blast! 🚀

Whether you came out to celebrate your favorite local artist in The Monster Under My Bed, Dawn's 25th Anniversary, or just to check us out after our regular business hours, thank you for supporting our creative community! We loved seeing old and new faces ⭐

We are excited to share photos here on Facebook and invite you to share any photos you took in the comments!

👉 The Monster Under My Bed will be on display through December 4. Browse and shop online at shopquadcityarts.com/the-monster-under-my-bed

10/11/2026

Quad City Arts will be closed Monday and Tuesday October 12-13 in observance of Indigenous People's Day & for an off-site staff meeting.

We will re-open as usual at 10am this Wednesday. See you then!

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Quad City Arts through Birdies for Charity this year! ⛳

Your generosity is part of an incredible community achievement: the John Deere Classic generated a record $20.1 million for 492 charities in 2026! Through Birdies for Charity’s Bonus Fund, your gifts also receive an additional 8.85% match—helping your support go even further.

🎨 For Quad City Arts, that means bringing artists into schools, creating opportunities for young people, supporting local artists, and connecting our communities through public art.

⭐ Thank you to our donors, the John Deere Classic, and Birdies for Charity for investing in a more creative, connected Quad Cities!

10/07/2026

"For a quarter century, [Dawn] Wohlford-Metallo has championed artists, developed exhibitions, created opportunities for creatives, and helped shape the visual arts in the Quad Cities."

Thank you, Jonathan Turner, for the feature! 👏 This Friday we are proud to honor Dawn for her 25 years of dedication to the arts and celebrate the opening of our group show The Monster Under My Bed.

Join us October 9 at Quad City Arts' downtown Rock Island gallery from 6-8pm. Enjoy cake, snacks, and a little bubbly🍾 all while viewing a brand new exhibit and meeting new artists!

This Friday night, Oct. 9, will be a special one at Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, celebrating a new exhibit and a 25-year employee.

10/05/2026

We're proud to host our Metro Arts Poetry Chapbook Release during Downtown Rock Island's Back from the Dead on October 24 at 4PM 🍂

There are plenty of cool things happening throughout the day so be sure to plan ahead!

🕸️ Saturday, October 24
🚎 Free trolley rides | 1-10 p.m.
🎃 Activities for all ages throughout Downtown Rock Island
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/RIP26

Hop between participating locations, take advantage of free trolley rides and complete the all-day Monster Mission for a chance to win some frightfully good prizes. Costumes are encouraged, spooky surprises await, and downtown will be packed with ways to celebrate the season.

10/02/2026

Festival of Trees is holiday magic with a purpose. 🎄❤️

Every ticket purchased helps Quad City Arts bring artists into schools, support working artists, create public art, and make arts experiences accessible throughout the Quad Cities.

So when you visit Festival of Trees this holiday season, you’re not only making memories—you’re helping make art happen in our community all year long.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/events

🎟️ Festival of Trees tickets are on sale NOW!

Festival of Trees returns to the RiverCenter November 21–29, transforming it into a Winter Wonderland filled with dazzling designer displays, holiday shopping, entertainment, special events, and plenty of festive fun.

There’s something for everyone:
🍾 Premiere Party
🎈 Helium Balloon Parade — FREE!
🧸 Teddy Bears & Treats
👸 SugarPlum Ball
🍽️ Celebrity Lunch
🕺 Silent Disco Among the Trees — 21+
🎬 NEW! Holiday Movie Night

And when you join us at Festival of Trees, you’re doing more than making holiday memories. Every ticket helps support Quad City Arts programs that bring arts experiences into schools, support artists, create public art, and keep creativity thriving throughout the Quad Cities.

🎄 Celebrate the season, support the arts, and make Festival of Trees part of your holiday tradition.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/events

10/02/2026

Join us October 9 from 6–8 PM for a gallery reception celebrating Visual Arts Director Dawn Wohlford-Metallo’s 25 years of service at Quad City Arts! 🥳

Take a walk down memory lane, celebrate 25 incredible years, and, of course, enjoy a slice of cake! 🎂

The celebration coincides with the opening of our new group exhibition, The Monster Under My Bed, featuring the work of 27 talented artists from across the Midwest.

Come explore the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and help us raise a glass (and a fork!) to Dawn and her incredible 25-year legacy. We’d love to celebrate with you!

Free and open to the public. See you there! ⭐