Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is the premier arts and education center between Chicago and Des Moines known internationally for our collections and exhibitions.

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Melt away the stress of the holiday season with our Zentangle class for adults! Come "chill out" with us at the Figge and learn how to make these stress-busting Zentangles by creating patterns and designs. Register now: https://t.co/aQD9YS713N

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Need a little extra shopping or gift wrapping time this weekend (away from the prying eyes of elves)? Elves ages 9-12 will love this holiday workshop, creating and decorating their own cardboard gingerbread house! Register for this Saturday's workshop now: https://t.co/kOqSTUTIG9

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LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for a special make and take holiday workshop, creating and decorating your own cardboard gingerbread house. Craft a house that will bring the whole family joy throughout the holiday season. Register now: https://t.co/kOqSTUTIG9

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Yesterday, 40 of our Figge members took a trip to Iowa City to visit and tour the new @uistanleymuseum! Congratulations to our friends and colleagues at the Stanley on the recent opening of your beautiful new building. Thank you for the amazing tours and generous hospitality!

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Find a little peace from the hustle and bustle of the holidays in our adult Zentangle class. Come "chill out" with us at the Figge and learn how to make these stress-busting Zentangles by creating patterns and designs. Register now: https://t.co/aQD9YS713N

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Calling all elves! Join us for a special make and take holiday workshop, creating and decorating your own cardboard gingerbread house. Craft a house that will bring the whole family joy throughout the holiday season. Register now: https://t.co/kOqSTUTIG9

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There's still time to make an impact this #GivingTuesday! Help us bring art and people together by making a donation to the Figge today. Together, we can create spaces where all are invited to connect with art. Use our link here to make a donation: https://t.co/sonacT4e1e

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It's #GivingTuesday today! Last year, we brought art to 93 local schools, as well as libraries, hospitals, juvenile detention centers, homeless shelters, and more. Help bring art and people together by making a donation to the Figge today: https://t.co/sonacT4e1e

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Students enjoyed learning about Día de los Muertos and skull painting with the help of a great presentation by @FiggeArtMuseum #DayoftheDead

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Caroline Kent: An Improvisation of Form is on at @FiggeArtMuseum thru Feb 12, 2023 -

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#womenartists

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Teen Anime Day @FiggeArtMuseum!
An afternoon of manga, anime, Japanese culture, and art! Prizes for cosplay, drawing, gaming, trivia, and attending sessions.
Teens (ages 11-19) can register now for Teen Anime Day at the Figge Art Museum on Oct. 30! https://t.co/aKM2ARtNx1

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The @botfrens hosted #ArtBot pulled this image *and the wonky title* from the uncredentialed @wikipaintings.

This artwork is correctly titled "Study for Stone City", with a date of 1930. It's in the collection of the @FiggeArtMuseum.

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Did you know the Figge offers classes such as Wheel Throwing? You can check out all the classes that are being offered at the Figge on our website!

https://t.co/IBVtyNOnu4

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This fall, four remarkable award-winning films that deal with death, loss, and grief in unexpected ways will be shown at the Figge. Join us this Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30pm for the movie "Departures" (2008).

For more information, click the link below:
https://t.co/rJpTQSeQIr

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Colors of Autumn is a drawing and painting class offered on Saturdays in October for 5-12 year olds taught by Pat Bereskin.

Register today using the link below:
https://t.co/u492xQDqKp

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Are you a student interested in the arts and are applying for scholarships or college admission? Join us for Portfolio Day this Thursday, to receive feedback and tips on your portfolio from area college professors.

Registration is required.
https://t.co/aONrcgvOox

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Exciting things are happening at the Figge! Check out this article by the QC Times to learn more about how the Figge intends to become a "beacon along the river":
https://t.co/BAxl9GrD6u

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Join us for Off the Wall: Art, Antiques, & Collectibles Sept 23! Items in the auction will be on display beginning Sept 20.
Proceeds from the event supports the Figge’s mission of Bringing Art and People Together.

Click the link to get your ticket: https://t.co/nsBylQyCuZ

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Join us at the Figge Art Museum Thursday from 3:30pm - 6:30pm for Teachers Appreciation! Teachers may explore the museum's education resources, and enjoy complimentary refreshments, door prizes, and activities. Admission is FREE!

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The Big Picture connects K-12 curriculum topics with art to teach “big picture” ideas from a visual perspective. These pictures are from when the Big Picture Outreach joined the MLK Center Family Fun Day in Rock Island from a couple weeks ago!