Dubuque Camera Club Photography Exhibition

RECEPTION DATE September 6th from 7pm-10pm  Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Event Details Join us for a photography exhibition presented by the Dubuque Camera Club. This collection captures the essence of what inspires the artists, featuring intricate micro photography revealing the hidden beauty in small details, compositions that tell compelling stories, […]

Nuestras Raíces – Art Exhibit at the Latinx Fiesta

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ART RECEPTION DATE September 28, 2024 from 1pm-7pm, in conjunction with the Latinx Fiesta. Exhibit Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Artist Call Details Dubuque Area Arts Collective (DAAC) is excited to announce the “Nuestras Raizes” art exhibition in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This exhibit will feature artwork by Hispanic […]

Nuestras Raíces – Latinx Art Exhibit at First Friday

ART RECEPTION DATE Friday October 4th, 2024 from 7pm-11pm Exhibit Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Details Join us for a vibrant art exhibition celebrating local and regional Latinx artists through a collection that honors Latinx culture and identity. Enjoy live music featuring an Afro-Brazilian jam session with talented artists performing, singing, […]

MORBID MUSE GALA 2024

RECEPTION DATE Open until Nov 29th, Wed-Sunday 6pm-11pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Artist Call Details Enter the realm of the “Morbid Muse Gala” art exhibit, where artists are invited to embrace the allure of the enigmatic and the beauty found within darkness. This showcase invites artists from all disciplines to […]

Call for Artists: COMMUNITY ART SALE (Submit by Nov 24th)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 24, 2024. RECEPTION DATE December 6th, 2024 from 7pm-10pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Artist Call Details The Dubuque Area Arts Collective is having a special December First Friday’s Art Sale. Just in time for the holidays, the DAAC seeks to showcase a variety of original artwork by […]

SKATE DECK ART SHOW

RECEPTION DATE January 3rd, 2025 from 7pm-10pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Event Details Skateboarding, like art, is all about expression. It’s a way to tap into creativity, embrace individuality, and push boundaries. This exhibit showcases how local artists of all ages and skill levels have used skateboards as a canvas […]

Tattoo Artist Showcase

RECEPTION DATE March 7th, 2025 from 7pm-10pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Event Details Join us for an incredible evening celebrating the creative talent of local tattoo artists!  We’re showcasing a diverse range of artwork that goes beyond tattoos, featuring bold paintings, graphic illustrations, unique rug designs, and intricate hand-painted pieces! […]

Threads of Belonging: An Art Party Celebrating Immigrant Voices

RECEPTION DATE April 4th, 2025 from 7pm-11pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Event Details Join us for a night celebrating the diverse stories of immigrant communities through art, music, and culture. This special event features local and regional artists and music performances centered around storytelling and creativity. Sip, mingle, and give […]

Static Glitter Bomb: PTSD Fireworks’ Noise Shelter and Arts Show

RECEPTION DATE July 4th from 7pm-10pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Exhibit Details This Fourth of July, step away from the noise and into a space of reflection, creativity, and protest. Static Glitter Bomb is a deeply personal art show from local artist Jake Robertson, offering a glitter-filled, metallic meditation on […]

Grant Writing Workshop for Individual Artists

EVENT DATE July 14th from 6pm Location Second Floor Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Free Event, no registration required Do you have an artistic vision but also an artist’s budget? Is your creative career in need of a financial boost? Join us at the Smokestack on Monday, July 14 at 6pm for […]

ARTIST CALL: LUCK OF THE DRAW. The Playing Card Group Show

RECEPTION DATE September 5th from 7pm-10pm Location Smokestack 62 E 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Artist Call Details Participation Deadline: August 10th 2025 (last date to get your card number in August 10th, no submission of artwork required)  The premise of this show is that artists are given a random playing card from a deck, […]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: An Assortment of Limbs – A Horror Anthology

The Dubuque Area Arts Collective invites you to submit to An Assortment of Limbs: A Horror Anthology An Assortment of Limbs is a print horror magazine published by the Dubuque Area Arts Collective, showcasing chilling fiction, haunting poetry, and unsettling artwork from emerging and established creators. You see something move out of the corner of your […]