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Rock island gallery

FEATURING EXHIBITIONS BY REGIONAL MIDWEST ARTISTS ​

Gallery Opening
Friday, October 15 | 6 – 9 PM | FREE Admission
​1715 2ND AVE, ROCK ISLAND, IL

ROCK ISLAND GALLERY

ART ON LOCKDOWN

October 13 - December 3, 2021
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As “Shelter in Place” began in March 2020, Quad City Arts’ staff searched for different ways to connect with the community and for a way to encourage artists to keep creating at a confusing time. As most non-essential workers found themselves working from home or not working at all, they needed something constructive to fill their time. Creativity helps people cope with isolation, anxiety, and boredom by refocusing the brain. In 2020, creativity showed up in many ways as people learned how to bake bread, speak a new language, play an instrument, or create visual art.
 
To motivate artists, Quad City Arts decided to hold a no-fee competition with the goal of showing selected works in the Rock Island Gallery. Artists could continue working as they had before the pandemic or try something completely different. The plan proved to be successful since 187 entries were received, many by artists unknown to us previously. Some of the selected artists had never shown work in an art gallery before, so this challenge represents an exciting breakthrough for them.
 
The artwork was not required to reflect the pandemic, but since it was top of mind, artists did react to the events of 2020. Many of the artists wrote about what inspired them to create their entries and those words are on display next to their art.

BROWSE & SHOP THE GALLERY

We offer curbside pick-up or shipping (Shipping starts at $40, call for a shipping estimate).
​For more information contact Visual Arts Director Dawn Wohlford-Metallo.

Mark Nelson, AOLD149, Insurrection

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Megan Baker, AOLD152, You're a SUPER Mom

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Nancy Purington, AOLD163, 2020 The Painting

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Cat Byrd, AOLD115, Heart of Isolation

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David Smith, AOLD120, New Normal

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Debra Beyerlein, AOLD121, 31 Days

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Ellen Henkels, AOLD123, Help is on the Way

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Kelly Schnell, AOLD138, Pantry Inventory

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Shelley Griffing, AOLD176, Hammerhead

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Kim Gibson, AOLD142. Moment of Fallback During Covid Crisis

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Marcia Whitmore, AOLD148, Fuschia Orchid

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Michael Ryan, AOLD155, Sacred Ground

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David Smith, AOLD119, Pandemic

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Jae Florence Corales, AOLD129, The Dragon Awakens

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Karen Stewart-Casper, AOLD133, The Tangled Woods

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Shelley Griffing, AOLD175, The Embrace

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Pam Ohnemus, AOLD165, Badger Ridge Trail

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Sharon Beckman, AOLD174, Marshalltown

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William Wohlford, AOLD179, Gesundheit

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Brent Tubbs, AOLD111, A Splash of Color

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Elaine Rexdale, AOLD122, Kaffee Klatch

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Kevin Smith, AOLD140, Optimism

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Nadine D'Angelo, AOLD160, Eye of the Owl

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Kevin Smith, AOLD141, Realization

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Linda Andrews, AOLD145, Ode to Judith Jamison

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Sarah Peak Convery, AOLD172, Pandemic Prayer Flags

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Annabelle Sigmond, AOLD105, Micro Mold

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Karen Stewart-Casper, AOLD134, Winter Woods

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Lisa Stisser, AOLD147, Untitled (Self-Quarantine)

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Robert Peterson, AOLD170, It Might be Boston

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Bruce Walters, AOLD113, Distance

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Hayden Minor, AOLD127, Untitled

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Judith Costello, AOLD130, 2020 Jonah- Three Days in the Belly of a Whale

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Nancy Dopler, AOLD161, Misty Pines

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Pauline Swanson, AOLD168, In the Pink

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Rick Johnson-Hernandez, AOLD169, And Then?

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Amber Williams, AOLD103, Untitled 2020

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Araunah Morter, AOLD106, Dragon in Red #5

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Isaiah Lawrence, AOLD128, Love's Periple

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Mark Szemkus, AOLD150, Portrait Study

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Alexandra Buxbaum, Humingbird II

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Miranda Vavrosky, AOLD159, Edge of Reality

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Pat Halverson, AOLD166, Another Summer

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Rose Noble, AOLD171, Quarantine EP

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Barbara Curtis, AOLD107, Jazzy Swimmer

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Barbara Curtis, AOLD108, Churning Stroke

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Cindy Lesperance, AOLD116, Strata 8368

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Kris Love, AOLD143, Seeking Inspiration from Coffee

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Michael Moreth, AOLD154, Broom

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Caitlyn Doran, AOLD114, Goro Goro Relics

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Karen Kurka-Jenson, AOLD132, Deep Parts of my Life Pour Onward

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Katie Schutte, AOLD135, Memory XII

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Lisa Mahar, AOLD146, The Devil's Anger

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Nancy Lindsay, AOLD162, Flaxen Light

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William Wohlford, AOLD180, Casual Friday

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Abigail Kongkousonh, The World is Quiet Here

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Fritz Goeckner, AOLD124, Self Portrait as Eugene Boch

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Fritz Goeckner, AOLD125, Self Portrait as Patience Escalier

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Gage Cox, AOLD126, Successful

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Katie Schutte, AOLD136, Stain 33

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Nathaniel Kraft, AOLD164, Reality Used to be a Friend of Mine

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Paul Lange, AOLD167, Un-Masked Self Portrait

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Tammy Haman, AOLD177, A Splash of Harmony

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Sharon Beckman, AOLD173, For Hazel

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Dana Quick-Naig, AOLD117, Fauvism Self Portrait a la Pandemic

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David Hast, AOLD118, Pandemic

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Judy Heath, AOLD131, Bromeliads on Fire!

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Mike Leinhauser, AOLD158, Social Distancing

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Katrina Morrison, AOLD137, Double Daffodil

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Kent Broadbent, AOLD139, June Moon

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Laura Goldman-Weinberg, AOLD144, Black Brown Blossoms

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Megan Baker, AOLD151, Changes

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Rock Island Gallery

The Quad City Arts Gallery is home to an exhibition space located on the first floor. The building, which was once a turn-of-the-century department store, features hardwood floors, and a  fourteen foot-high ceiling. The exhibition space is more than 1,500 sq. ft., a perfect space to showcase large paintings, sculptures and enjoy an occasional performance. 
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1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
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Hours

Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: 11am–5pm
Closed Sundays
FREE ENTRY

Artist CALL For Entries 

View our latest call for entries and submit your work! Quad City Arts provides a multitude of locations to display and exhibit artwork. Join countless of artists that have exhibited in our galleries in our 50 year history. Most call for entries at Quad City Arts are free and open to midwest artists.
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​Calls for Entry

Interested in buying artwork? Don't hesitate to reach out for more details. For artists interested in participating in a gallery show, or selling artwork please contact us.

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DAWN
​WOHLFORD-METALLO

Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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Fax: 309.793.1265
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1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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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
    • Annual High School Art Invitational
    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Riverssance Festival
    • Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS)
    • Annual Celebration & Lloyd Awards
    • Festival of Trees
  • Galleries
    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
    • Past Exhibits
  • Opportunities
  • Blog
  • Support
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