Enjoy a celebration of our region's museums and participate in special activities, exhibits and promotions during this fun-filled week.

Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer will introduce Vik Muniz; Hand Remade by world-renowned artist Vik Muniz on view in the third floor gallery.

The Figge is partnering with the Midwest Writing Center to welcome award-winning author and Quad-City native Ben Miller as keynote speaker for the 2019 David R. Collins Writers' Conference.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Figge Art Museum! This popular member-only evening captures all the fun of the holiday right here at the museum. Explore the summer exhibitions and view the best firework display in the Quad Cities.

Celebrate the opening of Randy Richmond; Verisimilitude with a talk by featured artist Randy Richmond.

Join us in the John Deere Auditorium for a special viewing of the documentary Stout Heearted: George Stout and the Guardians of Art followed by a 7:30 p.m. discussion.

To celebrate the Bix 7, stop by the Museum Store for a complimentary brochure featuring a self-guided tour about works on display that feature athleticism and art.

View the documentary, Waste Land, in the John Deere Auditorium featuring renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho.

Families are invited to dive into the current exhibitions with special activities throughout the museum. This family day also will celebrate the opening of a special Student's Rebuild installation in Studio 1.

Dr. David Cunning, professor, collegiate scholar, and chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Iowa, will discuss Vik Muniz's artwork.

Spoken word and visual artist Vanessa German will emcee a poetry slam in partnership with young women poets from the non-profit organization LOVE Girls.

The Urban Exposure program provides a creative channel allowing kids to express themselves constructively, non-violently and with increased confidence. Celebrate with a reception and stay to view the featured films.

Enjoy cocktails and savory hors d'oeuvres while bidding on unique pieces of painting, sculpture, jewelry and other beautiful objects. To donate original works of art in saleable condition to the auction, contact Marj Kinsler at 563.359.6528

Dr. Jo-Ann Morgan will introduce her book, The Black Arts Movement and the Black Panther Party in American Visual Culture, and focus on a little-known 1968 exhibition at the Oakland Museum called New Perspectives in Black Art.

Dr. John Lucaites will discuss iconic photographs and the artwork of Vik Muniz.