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Second Saturdays
September 14, 2024 | 10:00am - 5:00pm

LOCATION: Figge Art Museum

 

The Figge Art Museum will offer FREE admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. as part of the Second Saturdays programming. Each month will feature experiences ranging from dance, music, spoken word, and art-making activities to community conversations, films, projects, and more. Tax Free shopping is available in the Museum Store all day! 

In the Galleries – ALL DAY
Breaking the Silence: Express your reactions through music!  Try an instrument located in the galleries.
Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts by posting a note at our chat-back station located in the lobby. 
Scavenger Hunt: Try our visual scavenger hunt in the permanent collection!

Scheduled Events
10:30 am – YOGA, FREE Yoga at the Figge with Daina Marie Lewis in museum lobby. Walk-ins welcome.
11:00 am – 3 pm – Art Cart in the Collection Avenue – Chat with a Figge docent to hear more about the art.
1:00 pm – Second Saturday Sketchbook Club with artist Laura Warner - Figge instructor Laura Warner leads free, 30-minute sketch exercises inspired by works of art from the Figge’s collection. (The Figge will provide Sketchbooks, pencils and erasers.) Sketchbook Club is recommended for families with children and individuals of all ages. Meet on the second floor  
1:00–3:00 pm, Museum Lobby - The Bar is open!  Stocked with your favorite beverages, enjoy a drink at the Figge bar. Relax with a drink and play an art-inspired board game or just enjoy the view with friends! Get creative – enjoy the soothing action of coloring our giant mandalas. Enjoy free treats for all.

Special Event: Teen Anime Day
Teen Anime Day
Noon – 3:00 pm
Figge Studios and Auditorium
Dust off your cosplay and grab your sketchbooks! We invite teens (ages 11-19) to the Figge Art Museum for an afternoon of manga, anime, Japanese culture, and art. We will be giving out event prizes, offering fun, interactive sessions and provide light snacks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own drawing supplies and dress up in their favorite cosplay or anime merch. This event is free but registration is required at the following link: bit.ly/2024teenanimeday

Second Saturdays are made possible by a generous grant from Art Bridges Foundation Nationwide ‘Access for All’ initiative. These days will offer broader access to a diverse array of exhibitions and highlight the museum’s comprehensive art education programming.

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LOCATION
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