Events and Classes Calendar
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Mini Masters Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m.
Mini Masters is a free class that meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Reservations required. Call 563-263-8282 to register. These classes are free!
Mini Masters Thursday Afternoons @ 3:30 p.m.
Mini Masters is a free class that meets Thursday afternoons at 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call 563-263-8282 to register. These classes are free. See below for updated calendar.
JANUARY EVENTS
Check flyer below for at-a-glance information on what is happening at the Muscatine Art Center during the month of December! Call us at 563-263-8282 for more information on classes, programming, and to sign up.
K-Pop Demon Hunters with Miss Brianna - January 22 - Ages 10+
Join artist and K-Pop fan Brianna Rivers to create your own Derpy Tiger using acrylic paints on canvas. All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. Come join the fun! This class is free, but registration by January 20 is required..
Perspective Snowmen with Miss Heather - January 24 - Ages 9+
Make a three dimensional snowman using perspective and blending with pastels. In this workshop we will create fun snowman personalities while learning to blend and layer pastels. Register by January 22.
Adult Studio: Portrait Collage with Annette Hovland - January 25
Join artist and arts educator Annette Hovland to explore a unique approach to collage. Participants will use a variety of materials and techniques to create their own handmade papers to collage on to the outline of a personal portrait. All supplies will be included, but attendees will be asked to submit their preferred photo when they register so the image can be prepared for the class. Register by January 23 by calling (563) 263-8282. Fees are $20 or $17.50 for Friends Members.
Free Family Event: CATurday - January 31
For all the fans of our feline friends, come celebrate all things cats! Enjoy stories about cats, make your own cat toys, create cat-inspired crafts, get face painted cat whiskers, and more. Enter a drawing to win a basket full of fun stuff for your cat! No cat at home? No problem! You don’t need to be a cat owner (or a servant to a cat) to be crazy about cats! CATurday is a free drop-in event for families. No registration required.
"Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel" Featuring Tom Milligan - February 7
In celebration of the Midwest Icons" exhibit closing February 22, Humanities Iowa scholar Tom Milligan will present his one-man show "Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel." In the show, Milligan is transformed into the artist to chat with his audience as if talking to an old friend over the backyard fence. This event is free, brought to the Muscatine community through the support of Humanities Iowa and the State Historical Society, Inc. of Iowa. No registration is required.
Adult Studio: Pet Portraits with Brianna Rivers - February 8
Join artist Brianna Rivers to bring a portrait of your favorite pet to life. Submit a photograph of your pet when you register and start your painting with a professional sketch! All supplies are included, and no experience is necessary. Register by October 10 to allow time for sketches by calling (563) 263-8282. Fees are $35 or $30 for Friends Members.
Projects to Go - "Valentine's Day Take & Makes", available February 10-15
Stop by the Muscatine Art Center during open hours and grab a craft bag, each one containing some supplies to make a few projects. These bags are free to pick up while supplies last.
Learning to Look with Carol J. Anthony: "Midwest Icons" - February 15 FREE
Join us for a guided discussion of the "Midwest Icons" exhibit. You will learn to look, analyze, and decipher art and the intent of the maker. Beginning and working artists, as well as general art lovers, are invited to participate. Registration required by February 12, by calling (563) 263-8282.
Bilingual Mini Masters Third Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. - February 17, 2026
The new Bilingual Mini Masters is a free class in partnership with the Diversity Service Center of Iowa to provide Spanish language translations. Classes are offered the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. These sessions mirror the original Mini Masters classes with a storybook reading and art projects, but will provide the story and all instructions in both English and Spanish. These classes are free with no registration required.
"Zine" Workshop for Kids - February 21, 2026
Join the University of Iowa Art Education students for a free workshop. Kids will create a “magazine” page to illustrate their own stories, using collage methods.
Grant Wood & Hollywood - Lecture & Film with Sandra Lee Hudson - February 22
Sandra Lee Hudson received an Author's Grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to document the story of a 1940 Hollywood art happening in which Grant Wood created the largest—and perhaps his least-known—painting of his career. The lecture and film short will focus on Grant Wood as “Hollywood darling.” No registration required.
Bilingual Mini Masters Third Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. - March 17, 2026
The new Bilingual Mini Masters is a free class in partnership with the Diversity Service Center of Iowa to provide Spanish language translations. Classes are offered the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. These sessions mirror the original Mini Masters classes with a storybook reading and art projects, but will provide the story and all instructions in both English and Spanish. These classes are free with no registration required.
Art Array 2026 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony - March 19, 2026
Meet and mingle with Art Array 2026 artists and jurors. See this year’s entries. Be on hand when the winners of the first, second, and third place prizes are announced. No registration required.
