Davenport, Iowa (March 10, 2025) – Get ready for a morning of mimosas, masterpieces, and fun at Art Off the Wall, the Figge Art Museum’s annual art auction fundraiser to be held on Sunday, March 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time bidder, this is your chance to take home incredible artworks while enjoying a fabulous brunch bash.

Davenport, Iowa (February 10, 2025) — Five students from the Art Academy at the Figge Art Museum have been recognized in the New York Times “Teens on Politics Today” contest, which received over 1,700 submissions from around the world. The competition asked students to visually or verbally express what it’s like to grow up in today’s political climate.

After 40 years of inspiring young artists, Kaleidoscope joins the Figge Art Museum, ensuring continued access to affordable, creative exploration.

Davenport, Iowa (February 4, 2025) — The Figge Art Museum proudly announces the opening of the newly named John Deere Gallery, featuring selections from the remarkable John Deere Art Collection. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to experience these internationally significant works of art, many of which were previously accessible only within John Deere’s corporate facilities.

Davenport, Iowa (January 23, 2025) — The Figge Art Museum is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Myrlande Constant: DRAPO, opening Saturday, February 1. The exhibition features the extraordinary work of celebrated Haitian artist Myrlande Constant.

The Figge Art Museum presents its annual exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge featuring student artwork from eight local school districts. This imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks The exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education.

Davenport, Iowa (January 16, 2025) — The Figge Art Museum will be opening Marvin Cone: Painter, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary career of Marvin Cone, one of Iowa’s most well-known artists. The exhibition opens on Saturday, January 18 in the second-floor Lewis Gallery and will remain on view through June 18.

Davenport, Iowa (December 19, 2024) – The bi-annual College Invitational is back at the Figge Art Museum for its 13th installment. Artwork from students attending eight area colleges and universities is now on view in the museum’s second-floor Katz Gallery.

Davenport, Iowa (December 5, 2024) — The Figge Art Museum is proud to announce the national tour of Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past, opening at the Figge Art Museum on March 8, 2025, and traveling to the Crocker Art Museum (Sacramento, CA) and the Albuquerque Museum, (Albuquerque, NM) and one additional venue through summer 2026.

Davenport, Iowa (November 21, 2024) – A new exhibition will be opening at the Figge Art Museum on Saturday, November 30. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful invites viewers to explore themes of deterioration and transformation through Kames’s reflective drawings, prints, and installations

The Figge Art Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Mohr as the Executive Director and CEO, following a nationwide search.

Davenport, Iowa (September 17, 2024) – The Figge Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of Interstellar, an exhibition by internationally renowned light sculptor Leo Villareal, opening Saturday, September 21. This highly anticipated exhibition will feature nine captivating works from Villareal’s Nebulae series, showcasing his innovative approach to light, space, and technology.

Davenport, Iowa (August 21, 2024) –A striking series of lithographs on loan from the Deere & Company collection will be making their way to the Figge Art Museum. Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros will be on view in the Figge’s second-floor Lewis Gallery beginning Saturday.

Davenport, Iowa (July 2, 2024) – Get ready to take a mesmerizing journey through the imaginative world of Walter Wick, the renowned photographic illustrator behind the I Spy children’s book series. A selection of his fascinating works will be on view at the Figge Art Museum beginning July 6.

Davenport, Iowa (June 27, 2024) – This summer, escape the heat and immerse yourself in the world of art with FREE admission to the Figge Art Museum during the entire month of July.