FIGGE ART MUSEUM, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport.(563) 345-6632. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Over 50 shoe designs highlight the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation. Through August 24. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Masterworks from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are paired with artworks from the Figge in thematic groupings. Through January 2026.
DES MOINES ART CENTER. 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines. (515) 277-4405. The Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa. Featuring paintings, metalwork, sculpture, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners), this exhibition showcases the rich holdings of Haitian art at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, the largest public collection of Haitian art in the U.S. Through September 7. Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate. This enduring collection of 65 donated works demonstrates Jansen’s enthusiasm for American artists post World War II. Through August 31. Firelei Baez. The first North American survey dedicated to the richly layer work of Baez (born 1981, Dominican Republic). Through September 21.
CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART, 410 3rd Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7503. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Characterized by a focus on light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the U.S. when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895. This exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France through works from the collection. Through September 14. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George T. Henry. In recognition of Iowa’s only jazz station, KCCK-FM, this exhibition highlights the work of Carl Van Vechten and George Henry and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film. Through August 31. Marta Ortiz: Ceramics from the Sherman Collection. Through March 29, 2026. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection. Longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks in this changing exhibition showcasing the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states. Ongoing.
FREEFORM GALLERY, 508 N. 2nd St., Fairfield. Listen to Me! Iowa City artist Ramin Roshandel presents a series of portraits of transgender individuals living in Iowa. Through June 28.
STANLEY MUSEUM OF ART, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 335-1727. It’s a fine thing. Celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists, this exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest through works by Elizabeth Catlett, Kara Walker, Beauford Delaney, Betye Saar, and Sonya Clark. Through July 20. One An Other. With a deceptively lighthearted touch, Jiha Moon (b. 1973, South Korea) examines the entanglements of “globalization, identity, and the visual information overload of contemporary society.” Incorporating painting, drawing, collaged Hanji paper, and ceramics, One An Other is on view in the museum lobby. Moon received her MFA at the University of Iowa in 2002. Homecoming. See new artworks and old favorites, now displayed in fresh ways that transcend genre or geopolitical organization and bring out the synergies between disparate pieces. Through July 2025. Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity. A key figure in the history of Black American art, Oubre (1916-2006) received his MFA from the University of Iowa and is best known for his work with wire coast hangers to create modernist masterworks. August 26-December 7.
ICON GALLERY, 58 N. Main St., Fairfield. (641) 469-6252. Icon-art.org. Sliding Parameters: Fiber Art and Fashion by Judy Bales. Having established a successful career making sculpture and public art, Bales has ventured in the world of wearable art, combining sculpture and the human body. This exhibition showcases her fashion art. Through July 12. Tantra Art from Udaipur: Shiva Linga Paintings from the Hudson Collection. A selection of 13 paintings made by tantrika families from Rajasthan, India. Through March 28, 2026.
HOYT-SHERMAN THEATRE, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. (515) 244-0507. Notable artworks in Hoyt-Sherman’s collection are on view, including paintings by American artists George Inness, Thomas Moran, Elihu Vedder, and Frederick Frieseke. The highlight of the entire collection is Apollo and Venus by the Flemish artist Otto van Veen, which is regarded as the most important Old Master painting in the state of Iowa. In 2018, it was rediscovered in a storage closet by Executive Director Robert Warren and restored to its original beauty by Barry Bauman, an art conservator in Chicago. Permanent display.
SIOUX CITY ART CENTER, 225 Nebraska St., Sioux City. (712) 279-6272. Grant Wood’s Corn Room Mural. The Corn Room mural was one of four murals commissioned by Omaha businessman Eugene Eppley for his hotels in Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Sioux City. Originally part of the historical Martin Hotel, the Corn Room was created by Grant Wood in 1927, then lost for decades under paint and old wallpaper, only to be rediscovered in 1979. Ongoing.
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AMERICUS DIAMOND, corner of Main St. and Burlington, Fairfield. Featuring the artwork of Christopher Kufner.
AMANA ARTS GUILD. 1 block north of Highway 220, High Amana. (319) 622-3678.
ANOMALY GALLERY, 105 N. Court, Ottumwa. (641) 777-8446.
ART CENTER OF BURLINGTON, 301 Jefferson St., Burlington. (319) 754-8069.
CATICH GALLERY, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. 563-333-6444.
CSPS, 1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1530.
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART, 701 Locust St., Dubuque. (563) 557-1851. DBQArt.org.
FIGGE ART MUSEUM, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport.(563) 345-6632.
FORT MADISON ART CENTER, 1314 Mulberry Ave. (319) 372-8780.
FREEFORM GALLERY, 508 N. 2nd Street, Fairfield.
GILDED PEAR GALLERY, 808 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-0205. GildedPearGallery.com.
GRINNELL COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART, 1108 Park St., Grinnell. (641) 269-4660.
INDIAN HILLS ART GALLERY, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa. (641) 683-5144.
JANALYN HANSON WHITE GALLERY. Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. (319) 363-8213.
MARVIN CONE GALLERY. Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 399-8500.
MOUNT VERNON CREATES. 121 1st St. NW, Mount Vernon. (319) 895-2682.
MUSCATINE ART CENTER, 1314 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine. (563) 263-8282.
OCTAGON CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 427 Douglas Ave., Ames. (515) 232-5331.
OLSON LARSON GALLERIES, 542 5th St, West Des Moines. (515)-277-6734.
PUBLIC SPACE ONE, 225–229 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com.
SIOUX CITY ART CENTER, 225 Nebraska St., Sioux City. (712) 279-6272.
STANLEY MUSEUM OF ART, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 335-1727.
TAAG GALLERY, 1041 Arthur St., Iowa City. (319) 855-4755.
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo. (319) 291-4490.
WEGE GALLERY, Wege Center for the Arts, Maharishi International University, 1000 N. 4th St., Fairfield.