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Figge Art Museum Welcomes Melissa Mohr as New Executive Director and CEO
October 17, 2024 | 8:50am

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

 

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Farewell and Forward: The Figge Art Museum’s Executive Director to Depart
March 14, 2024 | 2:00am

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.

 

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From Classroom to Canvas Figge’s Beyond the Classroom Exhibition Showcases Talents of Local Teachers
May 23, 2023 | 9:20am

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.

 

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Beaux Arts Fair at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Celebrating 70 Years
May 9, 2023 | 1:57pm

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.

 

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Art of the Brew at the Figge Art Museum
April 11, 2023 | 1:54pm

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.

 

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Figge Art Museum Offering FREE Admission During the Month of April
March 30, 2023 | 2:30am

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.

 

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Figge Seeking Submissions from Local Teachers for Beyond the Classroom Exhibition
March 9, 2023 | 3:49am

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.

 

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FIGGE ART MUSEUM

225 West Second Street
Davenport, Iowa

 

PHONE

Museum | 563.326.7804

Events Office | 563.345.6657

 

MUSEUM HOURS

Monday | Closed

Tuesday - Wednesday | 10am - 5pm

Thursday | 10am - 8pm

Friday - Saturday | 10am - 5pm

Sunday | 12pm - 5pm

*Closing procedures will begin 15 minutes before closing time

 

FIGGE BAR HOURS

Monday - Wednesday Closed

Thursday 5pm - 8pm

Friday - Sunday Closed

*The Figge Bar is open every Thursday evening 5-8 p.m. and every Second Saturday of the month from 1-3 p.m.

*See calendar for holiday exceptions