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 (March 14, 2024) – The Figge Art Museum bids farewell to our esteemed Executive Director and CEO, Michelle Hargrave, who leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and a deepened connection with our community. Join us in celebrating her contributions as she transitions to a new role at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Davenport, Iowa (May 23, 2023) – Art teachers dedicate their lives to supporting their students as artists, but the Figge Art Museum is flipping the script and giving Quad-City area teachers their turn in the spotlight through the Beyond the Classroom exhibition opening on Saturday, May 27.

Davenport, Iowa (May 9, 2023) —Seventy years ago a group of art enthusiasts in a Sunday sketch club had an idea to raise money in support of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery (now the Figge Art Museum) resulting in the Beaux Arts Fund Committee. This non-profit group of volunteers began their fundraising efforts with a costume ball that eventually developed into the Beaux Arts Fair we know today.

Davenport, Iowa (Tuesday, April 11, 2023) — If you love craft beer and giving back, then kick off the weekend at the Figge Art Museum for the first annual Art of the Brew event on Friday, April 14.

Davenport, Iowa (March 30, 2023) — Free admission AND a major exhibition on view? Yes, you read that correctly. The Figge Art Museum will offer FREE admission for everyone during the month of April thanks to a premier sponsorship from Deann Thoms.

Davenport, Iowa (Friday, March 10) – The Figge Art Museum is seeking submissions for the upcoming Beyond the Classroom exhibition. The exhibition will feature artwork created by local teachers holding at least a part-time teaching position in a K-12 classroom in districts located within a 45-mile radius of the museum.