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Arts & Culture Downtown

Iowa Cultural & Entertainment DistrictDowntown is Davenport's hub for cultural organizations, each offering educational and entertainment options you can't find anywhere else. In 2004, Downtown Davenport was recognized by the State of Iowa as a Cultural & Entertainment District.

From theatrical performances to concerts and poetry readings, there are events all year-round that are sure to enlighten, interest, and entertain you!

Artists in Residence DowntownArtists in Residency Program
The Downtown Partnership Artists in Residency program brings talented young artists who have recently graduated from the country's best Art schools to downtown Davenport for an annual residency.

The artists provide beautiful works for art for our downtown windows, and they also get involved in community exhibits school district.

ArtistsThrough the help of community partners and sponsors, we are able to provide free supplies, a free studio, and free residence for artists during their tenure here.

Artist in Residency Partners & Sponsors
The Downtown Partnership Arts & Culture Task Force
Figge Art Museum
Genesis Health System
Dick Blick Art Supplies
Stratton Real Estate

RME EducationKids & Arts Education Downtown
Each year, thousands of children and students come downtown for a wide variety of fantastic arts and culture programs. If you're looking to get your kids more involved in the Arts, look no further than downtown!

Please visit the links below to ensure you and your children are getting the most out of the diverse educational opportunities Downtown has to offer!
Programs & Events for Kids Downtown
RME Kids Band
Nutcracker
Figge Kids

Art on 2nd St. Sculpture Program

FlowerTake an Art Walk!
Experience Downtown Davenport’s public art and sculpture collection!  In downtown, historic buildings are integrated with modern architecture and Mississippi river sets the stage for a day of art pleasure.

Arts & Culture Committee
The Downtown Partnership Arts & Culture Committee administers the Art on 2nd Sculpture program each year. It also focuses on promoting the development of our unique cultural destinations downtown, serving as a vital tool for our continued growth.

FlowersFlower Program

Each summer the Downtown Partnership installs colorful plantings in hanging flower baskets and flowerpots throughout the central business district.

Over 500 hanging baskets and 190 flowerpots are on display in the downtown area.

Featured Cultural Amenities

River Music ExperienceRME
Figge Art MuseumFigge
Quad-City Symphony
Symphony
Davenport Public Library
Library
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Bucktown
German American Heritage Center
GAHC
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre
Adler
The Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Midwest Writing Center
MWCt
Freight House Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Davenport Skate Park
Skate Park
Bechtel Park
Bechtel Park
LeClaire Park & Centennial Park
LeClaire Park