Quad City Arts
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  • Programs
    • Art Services
    • Visiting Artist Series
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Quad City Arts Presents
    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Riverssance Festival
    • 2025 High School Art Invitational
    • Celebration of the Arts & Lloyd Awards
    • Festival of Trees
  • Galleries
    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
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    • Opportunities
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​ENRICHING LIFE
THROUGH THE ARTS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

Become an Art Supporter

Our MISSION

Quad City Arts is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts.
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Quad City Arts is a non-profit arts organization serving a six-county area in eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. We are dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts by offering the community arts opportunities, programming, and community events.

Our HISTORY

Quad City Arts Council, founded in 1970 as an arts advocacy organization that operated a visual arts gallery and re-granting program for local artists, launched Visiting Artists, Inc. in 1974 as an educational residency program presenting multi-disciplinary performing arts through residencies in schools and at community sites. Due to high demand for the residencies, Festival of Trees debuted in 1986 as a fund raiser for the program.
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The organization’s dual role of presenting the arts and humanities, as well as serving as an arts resource, allows us to serve more than 350,000 people annually in the Arts Center in Rock Island and at over 200 rural and urban community sites.

Our IMPACT

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*Source information from 2019 

Thank you to all who support us and recognize the value that Quad City ARTS Provides to our community

OUR SUPPORTERS

All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council, Iowa Arts Council, National Endowment of the Arts, Regional Development Authority, Scott County Regional Authority and Quad Cities Cultural Trust
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Quad City Arts Team

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Brian Allen

Executive Director
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309.793.1213 ext. 101
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Sandi Burrichter

Festival of Trees Administrator
309.793.1213 ext. 102
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BEN GOUGEON

Director of Community Engagement
309.793.1213 ext. 100
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ABi KongkousonH

Gallery Assistant
309.793.1213
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Kristall Laursen

Development Director
309.793.1213 ext. 104
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Ben Morris

Operations Director
309.322.8241
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Alex Salaverria

Marketing & Design Director
309.322.8237
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dawn
​wohlford-metallo

Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Quad City Arts' board is elected by the executive board and plays a crucial role in determining the mission of Quad City Arts, ensuring that the organization continues to operate in the best interest of past, present, and future members. Quad City Arts' board members serve staggered three-year terms.  Contact us if you are interested in becoming part of our board.
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Sam McCullum, President
Jenni Swanson, Vice President
Laura Ekizian, Treasurer
Brooke Sweeney-Adrian, Secretary
Joy Boruff
Blanca Leal
Latoya Lewis
Carolyn Martin
Brett Marshall
Matt Maslowski
Steve Morrison
Keli Price
Jacqueline O'Donnell
Lance Sadlek
Kaleigh Trammell

Annual Report

Explore Quad City Arts’ Annual Reports to see the impact of our work. Each report highlights our programs, partnerships, and the generous support that helps us enrich the cultural life of our community. 
Download the 2020 Annual Report
Download the 2021 Annual Report
Download the 2022 Annual Report
Download the 2023 Annual Report
Download the 2024 Annual Report

HEADQUARTERS

The Quad City Arts headquarters houses a gallery space, store and central office space. The gallery serves as a springboard for emerging talent and a respected destination for established artists. Our gallery store is pleased to offer the region’s largest collection of fine art, including paintings, artwork, ceramic and metallic sculptures, and glass art. Located in the heart of Rock Island, we welcome you to come in as you experience downtown. 
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PARKING

Free parking is available on-street for four hours on 2nd Ave. Please note that parking ramps are also available within walking distance for long term parking. For more parking information downtown, visit the City of Rock Island website.
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ADDRESS

1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
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Contact US

We're here to help answer any questions you might have about our gallery, store, or programs.

Have feedback? We'd love to hear it. We strive to serve the Quad City area with quality programming and art resources and we love to hear new fresh ideas.

Send us a message, we’re just a quick note away! Fill out the form or email us directly: [email protected].

If you have a timely request please call:
Phone: 309.793.1213
Fax: 309.793.1265

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Quad City Arts does not trade, share, or sell information that you provide to us. 

​Rock Island Gallery
​& Store Hours

Mon–Fri: 10a–5p
Sat: 11a–5p
Closed Sundays

CONTACT

Phone: 309.793.1213
[email protected]
1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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 • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship 
 • Arts Dollars Grants
 • Visual Art Opportunities
 • Artworks Expo
 • High School Art Invitational

EVENTS

  • Chalk Art Fest
  • Riverssance Festival
  • Festival Of Trees
  • Annual Celebration
      & Lloyd Awards

  • Performing Arts Signature Series

GALLERIES

  • Rock Island Gallery
  • ​Airport Gallery

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Make a tax-deductible donation to Quad City Arts and support art in your community!
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Quad City Arts is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. The organization’s dual role of presenting the arts and humanities, as well as serving as an arts resource, allows us to serve more than 350,000 people annually in the Arts Center in Rock Island and at over 200 rural and urban community sites.​

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  • About
  • Programs
    • Art Services
    • Visiting Artist Series
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Quad City Arts Presents
    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Riverssance Festival
    • 2025 High School Art Invitational
    • Celebration of the Arts & Lloyd Awards
    • Festival of Trees
  • Galleries
    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
  • Resources
    • Opportunities
  • Artist Index
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Donate