Get onboard for East West Riverfest, a 10-day celebration of arts, culture, and heritage in the Quad Cities, Sept. 7-16, 2012. It will bring together existing festivals and events for an exciting week of music, dance, theatre, art, tours, history, and fun-filled festivals. For additional information, visit www.visitquadcities.com/ewrf.

Quad City Arts is accepting nominations for a special exhibition titled “Welcome Home Quad Cities.” This exhibit will provide an opportunity for visual artists living outside of a 250 mile radius of the Quad Cities, who have Quad City connections to come back home and share their art with the community. During East/West Riverfest, from September 7 - 16, Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery will be hosting multiple receptions with extended hours to give visiting artists and their families time to gather and view the exhibit.

To nominate someone you know, or to nominate yourself, send an email to dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com with the artist’s name, contact information and a link to his/her website. Nominations are being accepted through May 30. A committee of art professionals will choose works from the nominated artists to include in the exhibition. “Welcome Home Quad Cities” will run from August 31-October 26, 2012