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Check out what's new in November!

If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns, please contact Christine at Christine@MidCoast.org
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Holiday Happenings at Bucktown Center for the Arts
Holiday Schedule at a glance 

 

The artists of Bucktown are inviting the community to purchase one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts made locally by area artists. See the schedule below for special events and shopping opportunities. Bucktown's regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will be open on Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. beginning December 8th. Stop in and shop the galleries of Bucktown!

 

Come and see the decked out hallways of the first two floors of Bucktown starting November 23rd. Open on Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. starting December 8th.

 

November 9thBack by Popular Demand...  Artist Nicole Zoe Miller!  Please join us for a "Meet the Artist" at Studio 56, Second Saturday event From 2:00 - 4:00pm.  

 

November 23rd - On Saturday Bucktown will open at 9 a.m. Purchase hot chocolate and popcorn before/during the Festival of Trees holiday parade. Stop in and shop after the parade!

 

November 29th - Final Friday/Black Friday, Hours 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Small Wonders 10th Anniversary Celebration plus extra discounts on home office décor and gifts in the Boho Chic Gallery, 50 paintings for $50 each in the Atom Studio plus additional specials in select galleries.

 

November 30th - Small Business Saturday - "Make a Hero a Christmas Card" Bucktown will be offering participants the opportunity to make a holiday card for our brave soldiers over seas.  This event is free and open to the public. 

 

December 6th - Gallery Hop! - The District Rock Island. This event is from 6-9pm and is FREE to the public. Check our Facebook event page for more information on Gallery Hop!

 

December 7th - Downtown Davenport Partnership Shopping weekend!  Holiday Wine Walk at Bucktown Center, Saturday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Purchase wine glass decorated by a Bucktown Artist and choose to taste from a selection of six unique wines. 

 

December 8th - Extended hours!  Open Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.

 

December 20th - Final Friday - Last minute shopping specials. Free Gift Wrapping!

 

January 31st -  Final Friday - Poker run.



Remember:  You can always find our events on our website as well as our Facebook page

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Gallery Hop!
Friday December 6th  in The District Rock Island 
 

We are still looking for artists as well as venues to participate in our Call for Entry into Gallery Hop!  If you or someone you know would like to showcase your work for this FREE event please contact Ethan Leader at Ethan@midcoast.org or call 309-738-0582.  For Call for Entry and event details visit our Facebook event page. 
 
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"Bringing it" to Bucktown
Saturday, November 16th at Bucktown Center for the Arts

 

 

A screening of "Bringing It Home" will be hosted by Iowa Hemp for Victory on
November 16, 2013, from 1pm-3pm at Bucktown Center for the Arts in Davenport. The screening will also include a Q&A session, complimentary hemp food samples, and an informative Iowa hemp history display exhibit. 

 

 

Check out the event page on Facebook for more information.

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Final Black Friday - November 29th
At Bucktown Center for the Arts 

Head down to Bucktown Center for the Arts on Black Friday to shop doorbuster deals for unique gift ideas for the holidays. Peruse a dozen galleries offering usable, creative, and priced right art, jewelry, photography, clothing and more!

When you're done shopping stay for Final Friday fun...

Come celebrate Small Wonders Photography 10th Anniversary at Bucktown Center for the Arts November Final Friday!
 

 
Check out our Facebook event  for more details!

See ya there!
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Atom Gallery + Studio Class Schedule
 at Bucktown Center for the Arts - Suite 102-104 on the first floor

 
If you, or someone you know, are interested in taking an art class Atom  Studio + Gallery's class schedule is now available on the Bucktown website. Check it out here.
 
  Atom Gallery
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Featured Gallery:  Small Wonders Photography
At Bucktown Center for the Arts - Suite 205 on the second floor

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Owners Quinn & Anne Kirkpatrick of Small Wonders Photography want you to know theirs is not a traditional photo studio.  "We specialize in fine art lifestyle photography. Our goal is to tell people's stories with beautiful, artistic images that will be cherished for generations."  Make sure you check out some of their work on their Facebook Page & don't forget to wish them a Happy 10th Year!
 
 
 
Contact Quinn & Ann at: 563.324.0237
  
 
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Opening Reception at Gallery West
At MidCoasts' Gallery West, Rock Island 
 
 
MidCoast Fine Arts will host an opening exhibit for Carolyn Krueger, along with Diane Bruce, and Lori Miller this Friday, November 8th from 6-9pm at Gallery West in Rock Island. This event is free to the public, and attendees will be able to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with other art enthusiasts. The exhibits will remain at Gallery West for the month of November. Gallery West is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  For more information see the event page on Facebook. 
 
 
Lori Miller - Fiber, mixed media     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carolyn Krueger - Ceramics

 
Diane Bruce - Pastels  
 
 

  

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Exhibiting Artists 
Through the month of November

 

 

 
Bucktown Center for the ArtsJill Hejl - 
Mixed media


Lisa Mahar - 
Mixed media
 
MidCoast Gallery West
Carolyn Krueger -
Ceramics


Diane Bruce - Pastel


Lori Miller - Fiber, Mixed Media

    
MidCoast at Centre Station
Roxie Green








 
    

Bucktown at The Rivercenter
Worldly Views

Maduro Arts

Midwest Writing Center
 
 
 Make sure you stop by each of our galleries and check out our exhibiting artists!
 
 
 For location info please click here.
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Studio Space Available at Bucktown! 
 
 
Do you or a group of artists need a space to dedicate to creating, inspiring, and sharing your craft with others?  Well, your in luck!  Bucktown Center for the Arts has a huge first floor studio available for rent. 1,522 square feet, hours open 11am-6pm Wednesday through Saturday, $915 a month
 
Or if you would like to rent a smaller space for your work we have space available throughout the building.  
 
Contact Christine Braden at 563-424-1210 for more information or to book a showing. 

 

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MidCoast is on Twitter!  
 
 
Follow us at @Bucktown_Arts today!

 

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As always,

Thank you for your continued support.


MidCoast Fine Arts is focused on growing the community's cultural and economic vitality through the support of regional visual arts and artists. 

 

Contact Us
MidCoast Fine Arts

P.O. Box 4142, Rock Island, IL 61204-4142 

(563) 424-1210  

 

 

 

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