Quad City Arts

03/17/2025

Join us in welcoming Brian Allen as the new Executive Director of Quad City Arts! 🎉 He joins us from the German American Heritage Center, bringing experience in arts administration, cultural programming, and community engagement. His leadership and passion for the arts will help guide Quad City Arts into an exciting new chapter.

“I am honored to lead Quad City Arts into its next chapter, where creativity and purpose collide,” said Allen. “The arts have played a vital role in my career, and I’m excited to foster new opportunities for artists in the Quad Cities.”

Learn more about his background in our blog! 👉 https://bit.ly/3RjmGv2 (Link 🔗 in bio)

03/14/2025

Save the date 📆 On April 3rd, we will host our Awards Ceremony for the 48th Annual High School Art Invitational! 🏆

For many students, this will be the first time they receive formal recognition for their creative talents. It shows the incredible creativity of our young people and our future workforce. Creative people have the ability to problem-solve which is a trait sought after by many professions.

03/13/2025

📢 We're an Operations Director! If you have a passion for the arts, experience in finance, technology, and event operations, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do:
✅ Oversee daily operations & improve internal processes
✅ Manage financial systems, budgeting & reporting
✅ Support major events like Festival of Trees
✅ Lead technology & IT infrastructure

🎨✨ If you're ready to help make an impact in the community, apply today! www.quadcityarts.com/od-application

03/12/2025

TOMORROW! 🍀 Join us for a night of spirited Irish dance with Darrah Carr Dance! 🎶🎟️ Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport. Doors open at 6:30 pm. https://bit.ly/3EZFT2f (Exclusive pricing for students and seniors - Select “FRIENDS AND FAMILY”) Check out their appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show!

03/10/2025

We're excited to welcome Darrah Carr Dance this week! Don't forget to get your tickets early!!!

03/07/2025

🎨✈️ Art at the Airport is all new featuring Kathleen Rietz, Evan Ventris, and a selection of 19 pieces by the region’s best Woodturners. These paintings and vessels pair wonderfully together and highlight the beauty of nature🌱 View them at the Quad Cities International Airport through April 29.

👉 Learn more about the artists, view a virtual tour, and browse all of these pieces online at shopquadcityarts.com/rietz-ventris-and-regional-woodturners

03/06/2025

🎙️ New Talking Art Episode on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Darrah Carr, Artistic Director & Choreographer of Darrah Carr Dance, a contemporary Irish step dance company from NYC! 🍀 With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, this episode dives into the tradition of Irish dance, innovation in choreography, and what to expect from their upcoming performance at the Capitol Theatre!

🎟️ Don’t miss their high-energy performance! Grab your tickets before they’re gone: https://bit.ly/3EZFT2f

🖥️ Web Stream: www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art
📲 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bQZgFb

In this episode of Talking Arts, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Darrah Carr, the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Darrah Carr Dance, a contemporary Irish step dance company based in New York City.

03/05/2025

📣 Sculptors! 📣 You have 5 days left to apply for the 2025-26 Public Sculpture Program!

There is NO entry fee for artists to submit their work and artists receive a $1500 stipend for the lease of their work for a year, per sculpture.

📆 Deadline: March 10, 2025
Submission Link: https://www.quadcityarts.com/public-sculpture-open-call.html

03/04/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Tyler David, on winning our Regional Woodturners People’s Choice award for your piece “Fire Goblet”! 
 
Woodturners were invited to submit up to three pieces for our Regional Woodturners Exhibition, and jurors selected a total of 19 pieces to be displayed. These pieces began their exhibition at the Quad City Arts gallery in Rock Island and have been moved to the Quad Cities International Airport Gallery for display from March 5th-April 29th. 
 
We’re installing that show right now! Take a sneak peek at shopquadcityarts.com/rietz-ventris-and-regional-woodturners
 

03/03/2025

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with 5 Days of Dance—giving YOU the chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to see the energetic Darrah Carr Dance live at the Capitol Theatre! 🍀 Like this post and share it with friends to spread the luck.

Here’s how to enter for your chance to win:
✅ Tag a friend in the comments

🎟 We’ll randomly select one winner each day and announce it in the comments—so check back to see if you’ve won!

📅 Show Date: Thursday, March 14, 2025, at 7 PM at the Capitol Theatre. Or skip the luck and purchase your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3EZFT2f

02/28/2025

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Celebrate with the Irish sights and sounds of Darrah Car Dance—grab your tickets now for a wee bit of Irish fun! 🎶🎟️ Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport! https://bit.ly/3EZFT2f (Exclusive pricing for students and seniors - Select "FRIENDS AND FAMILY")

02/28/2025

Join us Saturday, March 1st, from 3-4:30pm for a casual artist meet and greet with Cheryl Holz at the Quad Cities International Airport! 🎨✈️ This is a great opportunity to ask the artist about her work while you view our exhibit in person. Entry into the gallery is free, and parking is just a dollar.

👉 Holz, Kluever, & Ryan is on display through March 3rd. Browse their work at the Quad Cities International Airport or online at https://www.shopquadcityarts.com/holz-kluever-and-ryan
 

02/27/2025

Next up on the Visiting Artist Series: Darrah Carr Dance! 🇮🇪✨ Get ready to experience the energy, rhythm, and tradition of Irish dance as Darrah Carr Dance takes over the Quad Cities from March 10-14 as our next Visiting Artist!

This Bessie Award-nominated company blends traditional Irish step dance with a fresh, contemporary twist. With Broadway stars and world champion dancers, their performances captivate audiences of all ages!

🍀 Public Performance: Don’t miss them live on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. as they take over the Capitol Theatre QC in Davenport! 🎟️ Tickets are just $25—grab yours now: https://bit.ly/3EZFT2f

Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and join us for this fun cultural experience in the Quad Cities!

02/25/2025

🎨✈️ Only one week left to view Art at the Airport featuring mixed media assemblages by Cheryl Holz, landscape paintings by Kevin Kluever, & blown glass art by Michelle Ryan. All three artists draw inspiration from the natural world. 🌱
 
👉 Browse their work at the Quad Cities International Airport or online at https://www.shopquadcityarts.com/holz-kluever-and-ryan
 

02/21/2025

👕 Rep your support for the arts with these graphic tees from our gift shop! Each design is available in sizes S-2XL and is printed on a soft, comfortable fabric.

The best part? 100% of the proceeds go to helping Quad City Arts achieve our mission of enriching the the quality of life in Quad City region through the arts! 🤩