QUAD CITY ARTS'

RIVERSSANCE FESTIVAL
​OF FINE ART

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023  |  10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023  |  10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport, Iowa

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celebrating its 35th year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing top artists throughout the greater Midwest.

About Riverssance

Riverssance is known through­out the Midwest for its high qual­ity fine art, beautiful outdoor setting and its unique blend of delight­ful enter­tain­ment and deli­cious food & wine. 

Located on a scenic hill overlooking the Mississippi River in the historic Village of East Davenport, this 2-day festival features over 70 exhibiting artists, a children’s art activity tent, wine tasting, food vendors and live regional music.  Awards are given to exhibiting artists in various categories and the prestigious Harley Award is given to an individual whose affected the arts and artists in the Quad Cities during their lifetime.

Enjoy live music, wine & beer tastings, artist-painted wine glasses, children’s activity tent and the area’s best food, all while shopping for your next artistic treasure.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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APPLY TO BECOME AN ART VENDOR

Application Deadline: March 13, 2023 

TICKETS

$5 per adult / per day
$8 for a weekend pass
​Individuals 18 and under FREE

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Artists’ awards

• one $600 Best of Show Award 
• ten $225 Merit Awards 
• one $150 People’s Choice Award

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Thank you to our 2022 generous Sponsors

VOLUNTEER AT Riverssance!

This cool, creative and fun event has numerous volunteer opportunities! Help with admissions and greeting guests, as “art angels” artist support, and at the wine tent. All volunteers receive a FREE festival t-shirt for a two hour shift! 
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SIGN UP OPEN SOON

Live Music Line-up 2022

Saturday:

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Bucktown Revue
• 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Locust St. Boys
• 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: Angela Meyer
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Sunday: 

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Frankie Jo & Kinfolk
• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: David G. Smith
• 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Alexa Mueller

Food Vendors 2022

• Arely's Food Truck

• Girl + Food by Cafe Fresh (Saturday Only)
• Nerdspeak Brewery
• Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery
• Pete’s Concessions
• Lagomarcino’s​

LINDSAY PARK Map 2022

1. Russell Duerksen, Painting (acrylic)
3. Jim Cronk, Ceramics
4. Robyn Terwilliger, Jewelry
5. Susan Cunningham, Fiber
6. Richard Clewell, Photography
8. Tom Hempel, Watercolor
9. Carole Kasowski, Painting (acrylic)
10. Bill Robbins, Ceramics
11. Brian Lord, Wood
12. Valerie Butcher, Glass
13. Carrol Brandt, Mixed Media
14. Vahan & Vicki Bedeian, Jewelry
15. Stuart Roddy, Painting (oil)
16. Amy Taylor, Jewelry
17. Laura Vincent-Arnold, Other
18. Tim Peitz, Wood
19. Kent Broadbent, Painting (oil)
20. Clark McFerren, Painting (watercolor)
22. Sally Gierke, Ceramics
23. Levi Folker, Painting (watercolor)
25. Jennie Bailey, Ceramics
​26. Stephen Mineck, Glass
27. Nicholas Bargren, Photography
28. David Zahn, Sculpture

29. Kay Hazen, Jewelry
30. Mike Mittermeier, Painting (acrylic)
32. Carrie Clark, Painting (acrylic)
33. Todd ( Alan Copper ) Hughes, Wood
34. Dee Schricker, Painting (acrylic)
35. Barbara Logan, Glass
36. Jennifer Anderson-Cruz, Photography
37. Lynda Wallis, Jewelry
38. Barbara Toner, Glass
39. Rebecca Dodson, Painting (acrylic)
40. Glen Lowry, Printmaking (screen-print)
41.Abigail Olderog, Ceramics
42. Cheri Olson, Painting (acrylic)
43.Cindy Kuhn, Jewelry
44. Clifford Logan, Wood
45. Pam Ohnemus,  Painting (acrylic)
46. Wendy Waltert, Ceramics
47. Tammy Mutka, Photography
48. Pat Halverson, Painting (oil)
49. Rhonda Mellor, Jewelry 
50. Stephen & Karen Steininger, Mixed Media
51. Naidine D'Angelo, Other
52. Josh Meier, Photography

53. Marianne Schroeder, Concrete Casting
54. Wendy Allaman, Glass
55. Ginger Herbst, Fiber
56. Bob Brehmer, Ceramics
57. Mark Dreyer, Mixed Media
58. Lauren Pesta, Mixed Media
59. Jay Nielsen, Jewelry
60. Richard Robertson, Ceramics
61. Elizabeth Robertson, Ceramics
62. Rachel Newell, Mixed Media
63. Chris Heyer, Photography
64. Betty J Christian, Jewelry
65.  Mark Luna, Wood
66. Emily Miles, Painting (acrylic)
67. Michael Vagner, Jewelry
68. Erica Gooding, Jewelry
69. Janet , Mixed Media
70. Steve Nowatzki, Printmaking (etching/engraving)
71. Lisa Nelson, Fiber
72. Ellie Cupp, Painting (acrylic)
73. Ann Hartley, Jewelry
74. Jay Stratton, Wood
75. Jack C Brainerd, Other
​76. Rachel Haynes, Mixed Media

2022 HARLEY AWARD WINNER

Pat Bradley Bereskin

Pat Bradley Bereskin is a native of Bettendorf, Iowa. She acknowledges her sight and artistic ability as gifts from God. The direction and encouragement she received, from the art teachers in the Bettendorf public school, created a lifelong dream to share her gift.
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In 1977, after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, she entered the teaching profession and taught art to children in grades Pre-K through adult. For 15 years she and her family lived in Hinsdale, Illinois, where she studied with Caroline Lyford Catalano and Nina Weiss. In addition to creating and showing her own artwork in Chicago and the Midwest, she has been teaching art in the Quad Cities for 31 years.
 
As an “Artists in Residence” for the community school district, she works with art educators and brings in contemporary artists to inspire students. She serves as an educator for the special needs community artists.
 
Besides spending the summer teaching Art Camps and seminars, Pat has been studying in Italy each summer for the past 16 years. In 2013, she opened her first gallery in Davenport, first as Atom Gallery and then branding as Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy. Five years ago, the gallery moved to an 8,000 sq. ft. building in downtown Bettendorf. An expansion that allowed her to move the
academy classes and studio space under one roof, creating a unique experience by allowing guests to view the regional artworks and experience artists creating before their eyes.  Each month a Midwestern artist, or two, has been featured and exhibited. In August 2022, the gallery moved online to www.bereskinartgallery.com.
 
The Art Academy has grown in numbers and reputation for providing excellence in art education in the Quad Cities. The beginning level classes (Pre-K through 4th grade) have been moved to the Family Museum in Bettendorf under the guidance of Alexandria Medenciy and Hannah Weickhorst. The more advanced (students 4th grade through 12th grade & adult) moved to the Figge Art Museum in Davenport with 14 teachers in total. Bereskin continues to teach at the year-round Art Academy program at the Figge.
 
Teachers are now being mentored in Bereskin’s wholistic methods, and it is in her legacy that those seeking to grow their artistic skills will be provided for long after she is gone.
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About The HARLEY AWARD

MidCoast Fine Arts and Quad City Arts honors individuals who've positively affected the visual arts and artists in the Quad Cities during their lifetime with the prestigious Harley Award. The Harley award has been presented since 1988 and was first awarded to John Bloom, a DeWitt, Iowa native who studied with Grant Wood. The prestigious award has been awarded to artists, teachers, museum officials, and people who've affected the arts and the artists in the Quad-Cities in their lifetime.  

Past Harley Award Winners

1. Sherry Case Maurer (2021)
2. Terry Rathje (2019)
3. Rachael Mullins Steiner (2018)
4. Jeanne O'Melia (2017)
5. Mary Ellen Chamberlin (2016)
6. A year of silence in memory of Bruce Carter (2015)
7. Megan & Kristin Quinn (2014)
8. Nick DeGioia (2013)
9. Les Bell (2012)
10. James Konrad (2011)
11. Kay Hall (2010)
12. Mimzi Haut (2009)
13. Dean Schroeder (2008)
14. Ruth Evelyn Katz (2007)
15. Jeanne Tamisiea (posthumously) (2006)
16. Ralph Iaccarino (2005)
17. Thomas Chouteau, Sr. (2004)
18. Shirley Heysinger (2003)
19. Jean Sieben (2002)
20. Lloyd Schoeneman (2001)
21. Larry DeVilbiss (2000)
22. Marge Heir (1999)
23. Don Heggan (1998)
24. Betty Luther (1997)
25. Sally Sahlmark MacMillan (1996)
26. Isabel Bloom (1995)
27. Sr. Clarise & Left Bank Art League (1994)
28. Marilyn Morrison (1993)
29. Elizabeth Rochow (1992)
30. Ben Sunday (1991)
31. William Hannan (1990)
32. Father Edward Catich (1989)
33. John Bloom (1988)

SUPPORT THE ARTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

Quad City Arts' events would not be possible without the support of our many generous sponsors. Whether it is an in-kind sponsorship of goods or services, or a cash sponsorship towards an event or attraction, the opportunities are nearly endless. Contact us to learn more!

BEN GOUGEON

Events Coordinator
309.793.1213 ext. 100

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