Exhibitions

With more than twenty changing exhibitions and displays offered each year, there is always something new to discover at the Muscatine Art Center. The two-story Stanley Gallery hosts large exhibitions while smaller displays are presented on the second floor of the historic house and in showcases near the reception desk.

A wide range of topics and the works of many different artists are presented in changing exhibitions. Plan your visit to best match your interests by checking the exhibition schedule.

The Muscatine Art Center curates exhibitions using works of art and artifacts from its collection, hosts traveling exhibitions, and collaborates with regional artists, museums, and collectors to spotlight artists and their visions and to tell thought-provoking stories. The organization builds its exhibition schedule to reflect the variety of interests present in the community. Within the two-story Stanley Gallery, interactive displays that appeal to children and families, a juried exhibition, a show of artwork by local elementary students, and a display of historic wedding dresses may be presented within a single year. These exhibitions are typically planned two to four years in advance.

Beth Van Hoesen: Prints from the Permanent Collection

January 11 - March 9, 2025

Mirrors and Milagros: A Collection of Art Collage by Corinne Stanley

January 11 - March 9, 2025

Muscatine High School Art Exhibition

January 28 - March 2, 2025

Jim Burr: Muscatine History Collection

Known as a local history expert, Jim Burr avidly collected Muscatine history items for most of his life. In 2022, the estate of Jim Burr began donating his Muscatine history collection to the Muscatine Art Center.

Muscatine History Revisited

October 19, 2024 - August 24, 2025