Art shows and art events in Galena, IL tonight and this week

35 listings in and around Galena, IL, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: November 2026 | Easton Valley Schools Art Exhibit at Maquoketa Art Experience (Sunday 11 a.m.); Home School Workshop: Younger Grades at Bluff Strokes Art Center (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Home School Workshop: Older Grades at Bluff Strokes Art Center (Wednesday 12:30 p.m.); Crafting Thursdays: Pizza Collage Making FREE Kids' Craft at Autistic and Loved (Thursday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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11/11–11/17

Galena, IL · 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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10 a.m. Central Time

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An art workshop for homeschoolers in third grade through middle school. Learn foundational concepts and explore creativity with Jess Ochoa. $30.

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Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time

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12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Central Time

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An art workshop for homeschoolers in middle and high school. Learn foundational concepts and explore creativity with Jess Ochoa.

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Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time

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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time

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Crafting Thursdays: Pizza Collage Making FREE Kids' Craft at Autistic and Loved in Davenport, Iowa.

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Autistic and Loved, 3811 Harrison Street, #Suite 200, Davenport, IA 52806

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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A paint night painting a Barnyard Highland Cow with a drink in hand. All supplies included; beginner-friendly. Ages 21 and up.

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The Crane & Pelican Cafe, 127 S 2nd Street, Le Claire, IA 52753

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

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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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A night of painting while sipping drinks at Green Tree Brewery.

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Green Tree Brewery, 309 North Cody Road, Le Claire, IA 52753

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

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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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Murder Girl, Heidi Armbruster's darkly funny Wisconsin whodunit about two siblings trying to keep their Northwoods supper club afloat. A $75 dinner theater option is available.

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Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL 61036

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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Throw small Christmas trees on the pottery wheel and learn surface design techniques, with instruction, clay, glazes and two firings included.

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Galena ARC, 11084 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL 61036

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 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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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time

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An Evening with Robin Greenfield: Foraging for Freedom, exploring food sovereignty through the food and medicine growing abundantly all around us.

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Art House 360, 401 West Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593

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

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  • ParkingWe have lots of FREE street parking in the FRONT of our building on West Verona Avenue.From arthouse360.com, Oct 12, 2026

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6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Central Time

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A relaxed do-it-yourself night in Galena, where you pick from hundreds of customizable wood décor designs with instructors guiding you. No artistic experience is needed.

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Board & Brush Galena, 310 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time

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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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Murder Girl, Heidi Armbruster's darkly funny Wisconsin whodunit about two siblings trying to keep their Northwoods supper club afloat. A $75 dinner theater option is available.

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Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL 61036

Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

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A beginner-friendly pottery class where you hand-build clay Christmas trees from a template with a slab roller, for ages 8 and up. Clay, glazes and instruction are included.

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Galena ARC, 11084 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL 61036

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

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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

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Art instruction for middle schoolers from Jess Ochoa, built on foundational principles and ending each session in a personal project. $30 includes instruction and materials.

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Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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

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11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

Rug Weaving Class

Wapsi WeavingCentral City, IA58 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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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time

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Brie Nadermann, who brings many years of teaching experience, leads this art workshop for grades 3 to 5. The price is $30.

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Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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2 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time

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A relaxed DIY workshop in Galena where you decorate a wood décor piece from hundreds of customizable designs, guided by instructors. No artistic experience is needed.

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Board & Brush Galena, 310 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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2 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time

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A hands-on workshop with Lyric and Allyson, where participants create a foraged advent wreath and hand-dipped beeswax candles.

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Venue at 1860 Stumptown Rd, 1860 Stumptown Road, Platteville, WI 53818

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. An annual holiday silent auction featuring hundreds of unique gift items from local artists and businesses, with holiday shopping in one location.

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Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time

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Murder Girl, Heidi Armbruster's darkly funny Wisconsin whodunit about two siblings trying to keep their Northwoods supper club afloat. A $75 dinner theater option is available.

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Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL 61036

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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7:30 p.m. Central Time

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An artist born and raised in Uganda and now living in Wisconsin, with soulful lyrics and storytelling songs drawn from many musical influences.

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Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time

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A beginner embroidery workshop teaching basic stitches on a falling leaf pattern, with light refreshments and a finished piece to take home.

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Platteville Public Library, 225 West Main Street, Room 104, Platteville, WI 53818

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

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Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL 61036

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time

Maker Monday

Center Ground StudiosMount Horeb, WI54 mi

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Creative sessions for youth artists, or anyone young at heart, with a suggested project alongside open-ended options at Center Ground Studios.

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Center Ground Studios, 504 E Main St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572

Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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9 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

Art with Cheryl

Cordova LibraryCordova, IL52 mi

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Art with Cheryl on Chinese calligraphy, painting with a brush instead of a pen.

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Cordova Library, 402 Main Ave, Cordova, IL 61242

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Central Time

Little Hands Art Lab

Center Ground StudiosMount Horeb, WI54 mi

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A process-based art class for preschoolers, with open-ended activities such as finger painting, printmaking and sensory tray play. Children explore art tools at their own pace and build fine motor skills and confidence.

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Center Ground Studios, 504 E Main St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Central Time

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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time

Quilters

Cordova LibraryCordova, IL52 mi

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A monthly meeting for the Cordova Quilters.

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Cordova Library, 402 Main Ave, Cordova, IL 61242

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time

Crochet

Cordova LibraryCordova, IL52 mi

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A crochet program at Cordova Library, one of the library's offerings along with book club and lunch and learns.

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Cordova Library, 402 Main Ave, Cordova, IL 61242

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time

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A step-by-step paint night where you paint a blue pumpkin at Cory's.

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Cory’s Pub & Grub, 203 Carver St, Winslow, IL 61089

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 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 session at 5ive Cities Brewing where you paint Twilight Reflections. Ages 13 and up, with all supplies included and no experience needed.

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5ive Cities Brewing, 2255 Falcon Ave, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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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.

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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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1:30 p.m. Central Time

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StArt Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Ongoing through Nov 20, 1:30 p.m. Central Time

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1:30 p.m. Central Time

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StArt Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Ongoing through Nov 20, 1:30 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

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StArt Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Ongoing through Nov 24, 6 p.m. Central Time

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StArt Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Ongoing through Dec 1, 6 p.m. Central Time

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