Dubuque Museum of Art

Preview current and future exhibitions on display at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Discover the benefits and opportunities of becoming a member of the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Tour the beautiful facilities that are home to the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Take an on-line tour of a few prize pieces from the Dubuque Museum of Art Permanent Collection.

Arts education is alive at the DMA from student art exhibits to adult learning opportunities.

Find out about exciting upcoming events happening at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Discover why the Dubuque Museum of Art is the perfect place for people of all ages.

DMA Educational Opportunities
Fall 2011 Update

Dubuque Museum of Art Adult Class

Plein Air Painting

Meets:

5 classes from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Sept. 24

Oct. 1, 8, 15

Nov. 5

Cost:

$100 for Museum Members and $125 for Non-Members

Minimum required to hold class: 6 Maximum: 12

Open to all levels, this class will introduce students to painting en plein air or outdoors. Students will go over materials and methods including: surfaces, grounds, and oil painting media.

Students will learn about the essentials for creating dimensional, life-like paintings including: composition, values, edges, color harmony, color temperature, and paint application.

Students will need to bring their own supplies including paint and easels.

Information on Instructor

Jeff Allen is the founder of the Plein Air Painters of Iowa and a member of the Plein Air Painters of Chicago, the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts of Chicago and the Cedar Rapid Drawing Group. Jeff attended drawing and painting classes at the Des Moines Art Center and also draws with the Cedar Rapids Drawing Group and The Palette & Chisel. Jeff has taken classes and workshops with Andy Conklin, Michael Van Zeyl, David Leffel, Clayton Beck III, and Scott Tallman Powers.

For more information or to register for the class, please contact Margaret at (563) 557-1851

Dubuque Museum of Art

After School Art Program

Encourage your budding student artist!

Fall 2011

5 week sessions:

Dates:

Ages 6-8, Tuesdays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 18

Ages 9-12, Thursdays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 20

Time:

3:45-4:45 p.m.

Please pick up students promptly at 4:45

Cost:

$45 for Museum Members, $50 for Non-Members
Students are required to pay for sessions they do not attend.

The Youth After School Art Program stresses creative thinking and problem
solving. The class activities will use the Museum's exhibitions
(www.dbqart.com) as a point of departure. If your child enjoys using their
imagination while working with a variety of media, this is the program
for them! All supplies furnished.

Note: Art class will be cancelled if school is cancelled due to weather
issues. The session will be made up.

For registration and information, please contact Margaret Buhr weekdays at

(563) 557-1851

Volunteer Opportunities!

Don't just sit at home and watch the paint peel! Share your time and talents by becoming a museum volunteer.

The museum needs volunteers in the following areas:

Welcoming visitors and answering the telephone (Tuesday through Friday, once a week, shifts from 10a.m.-1p.m. and 1-5 p.m.)
Helping with the after school art program, serving as tour guides, and performing administrative tasks including typing, computer data entry, mailings, filing, or organizing.

For more information about becoming a volunteer, please call Margaret Buhr at (563) 557-1851.