Art shows and art events in Cedar Rapids, IA tonight and this week

23 listings in and around Cedar Rapids, IA, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: November 2026 | Easton Valley Schools Art Exhibit at Maquoketa Art Experience (Sunday 11 a.m.); EichenPaint "WilderNess” 11/11 EichenPaint Studio (Wednesday 6 p.m.); Carrie Moyer: My Heroine Paint(ers) at Grinnell College Museum of Art (FINE* 131): 1108 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112 (Thursday 4:15 p.m.); Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Bluebird Cafe Solon at Solon, IA (Thursday 6:30 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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11/11–11/17

Cedar Rapids, IA · Central Time

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11 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. An art exhibition of work by the high school program at Easton Valley Schools, which serves about 80 students in grades 9 through 12. Creativity has room to breathe in a small school.

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Maquoketa Art Experience, 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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EichenPaint Studio, 1010 3rd Street Southeast, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Central Time

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Grinnell College

Grinnell College Museum of Art (FINE* 131): 1108 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112, 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Central Time

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6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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Beginner calligraphy class with 1.5 hours of instruction and a practice paper bar. Kit included; food and drinks available.

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Solon, IA, 112 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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EichenPaint Studio, 1010 3rd Street Southeast, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

Public Papers

PS1 Northside GalleryIowa City, IA22 mi

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An exhibit of poems that poet Toby Altman buried in friends' yards across Iowa, Illinois and Michigan, then dug up and displayed.

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PS1 Northside Gallery, 229 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52245

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time

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Visual arts and music by Stormy Rose, King Sophie and BanjoKat. Free.

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Willow Creek Theatre Company, 327 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time

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Rustic folk originals from Marques Morel, played at the brewery with warm stories.

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Textile Brewing Company, 146 2nd Street Northeast, Dyersville, IA 52040

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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All shows by Folk Artist Marques Morel

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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

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A coffee and crochet meetup: grab a drink, work on projects and get to know each other. Friends welcome.

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Trading Grounds Coffee, 917 Barrington Pkwy, Marion, IA

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time

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Participants paint their own customized 2 by 2 foot barn quilt on exterior-grade aluminum, choosing a design from a catalog.

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Mount Vernon First Street Community Center, 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time

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11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

Rug Weaving Class

Wapsi WeavingCentral City, IA19 mi

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A weekly rug weaving class at Wapsi Weaving, suited to beginners as well as experienced weavers.

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Wapsi Weaving, 161 4th St N, Central City, IA 52214

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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11 a.m.–1 p.m. Central Time

  • Ages: All ages

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An informal all-ages art drop-in at PS1 Close, where you paint, foil or glitter a figurine from the supply or your own. Free to join, with donations welcome.

  • Ages: All ages

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PS1 Close House, 538 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time

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12 p.m.–2 p.m. Central Time

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A painting class at EichenPaint Studio that mixes art and a party atmosphere.

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EichenPaint Studio, 1010 3rd Street Southeast, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time

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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time

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Fall for Cookies: A Decorating Workshop in Cedar Falls.

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Cedar Falls Historical Society Education Center, 315 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

Crafts and Chats!

Tracy’s Deli & Coffee ShopNorth Liberty, IA15 mi

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Crafts and Chats at Tracy's Deli & Coffee Shop, chatting about nerdy hobbies.

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Tracy’s Deli & Coffee Shop, 710 Pacha Pkwy #6, North Liberty, IA

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time

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Art at Brucemore: a mitten glass ornament workshop with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

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Brucemore’s Mansion, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time

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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time

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Monthly generative writing workshop led this month by poet and dermatologist Lizzie Cusick, open to career writers and beginners alike, in a hybrid format.

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PorchLight Literary Arts Center, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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Beading class making quilt-square earrings from GemDuos and SuperDuos, with a matching bracelet to make later. No experience needed. $35 instructor fee to Kirkwood and $35 materials fee to Beadology.

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Beadology Iowa, 355 S. Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Central Time

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A one-and-a-half-hour beginner calligraphy class with a Harry Potter theme. Includes a beginner kit, instruction, and a paper bar to practice. Food and drinks available for purchase.

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Tin Roost, 840 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317

Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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A paint-and-sip night at The Green House in Iowa City, where you paint a Cosmic UFO with supplies included. No experience needed, for ages 21 and up.

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The Green House, 505 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time

Little Village Art Nite

Public Space OneIowa City, IA23 mi

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A weekly, casual community drawing session, organized with Little Village and hosted at Public Space One. It is a relaxed way to draw alongside other people in the community.

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Public Space One, 538 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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EichenPaint Studio, 1010 3rd Street Southeast, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Ongoing

Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.

11 a.m. Central Time

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Schedule: Ongoing
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Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition of work by Eastern Iowa Art Society artists, on display at Maquoketa Art Experience.

  • Free

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Maquoketa Art Experience, 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Ongoing through Dec 31, 11 a.m. Central Time

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