Quad City Arts Presents Group Exhibition: “It’s Fine. Everything is Fine.”

On October 12, one hundred and fifty people gathered for a gallery opening.

​From October 12 to December 6, 2024, Quad City Arts will showcase the thought-provoking group exhibition titled “It’s Fine. Everything is Fine.” The exhibit features a collection of works that respond to the poignant, often humorous theme of resilience in the face of uncertainty. The public was invited to a FREE opening reception on October 12 from 5-8pm at Quad City Arts’ downtown Rock Island gallery. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they explored the diverse collection.
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Group exhibitions like "It’s Fine. Everything is Fine." hold significant value in the art community, offering a platform for diverse voices to come together and create a rich, multifaceted dialogue. By featuring multiple artists in one show, Quad City Arts encourages collaboration, cross-pollination of ideas, and a shared creative experience for both the artists and the audience. These group shows provide artists the chance to connect with one another and the community, fostering a spirit of inclusivity while showcasing a variety of styles, mediums, and perspectives under a unifying theme.

In a strong response to Quad City Arts' Call for Entries, 63 artists submitted 141 pieces of art, with 62 pieces from 45 artists ultimately selected for display. The exhibit proudly highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with at least five artists from underrepresented backgrounds. Notably, 42 of the artists had never previously exhibited at Quad City Arts, illustrating the gallery’s role in expanding artistic engagement in the region.

​Geographically, this exhibition draws from a wide array of locations. While 36 entries came from the greater Quad Cities area, artists from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Chicago, Geneseo, Peoria, and other Midwestern towns also contributed. A special acknowledgment goes to the boost in submissions following a Facebook post promoting the exhibit, which led to a surge of entries, particularly from the Cedar Rapids area. Special thanks also go to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art for sharing this opportunity with its’ artists.
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“It’s Fine. Everything is Fine.” is not only a celebration of artistic resilience and humor but also a testament to the importance of providing opportunities for both emerging and established artists to share their voices on a larger stage.

By embracing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, group shows like this create a dynamic exhibition that speaks to different facets of human experience and emotion. “It’s Fine. Everything is Fine.” is not only a celebration of artistic resilience and humor but also a testament to the importance of providing opportunities for both emerging and established artists to share their voices on a larger stage.
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