Quad City Arts
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    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
    • 45th Annual High School Art Invitational
    • Visual Arts Programming
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    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Riverssance Festival
    • Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS)
    • Annual Celebration & Lloyd Awards
    • Festival of Trees
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    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
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Second Avenue Window

The Second Avenue window at Quad City Arts' Rock Island Gallery
is an unjuried gallery focused on new and emerging artists
April - May 2022

Chris Robbins

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Chris Robbins is a Midwestern husband, father and art enthusiast. His creations reflect his love of music, history and travel. His favorite pieces are his portraits of iconic individuals-famous people from history, the arts, and music. His greatest passions include classic rock, the Founding Fathers, and his travels all across North America and Europe. Outside of the US, London is a favorite vacation spot for Chris and his wife. His original oil paintings have hung in museums, galleries, businesses, and festivals in the Midwest.

Chris Robbins Marilyn Monroe

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Chris Robbins Albert Einstein

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Chris Robbins Ray Charles

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Chris Robbins, The Joker

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Chris Robbins, Abraham Lincoln

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Chris Robbins, Entering the Stretch

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Chris Robbins, Steve Jobs

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Chris Robbins Freddie Mercury

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Chris Robbins MLK Jr.

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Chris Robbins Paul McCartney Yesterday

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Chris Robbins, Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset

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Chris Robbins Beethoven

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Chris Robbins Benjamin Franklin

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Chris Robbins U.S. Capitol

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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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Address

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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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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​Rock Island Gallery
​& Store Hours

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

CONTACT

Phone: 309.793.1213
Fax: 309.793.1265
info@quadcityarts.com
1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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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
    • Visiting Artist Series & Educational Resources
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
    • 45th Annual High School Art Invitational
    • Visual Arts Programming
  • Events
    • All Events
    • 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
  • Artist Index