Andy Warhol once declared that artists should simply let everyone else decide whether their work was good or bad. Our real estate agents nurture their own appreciation of art with visits to the wonderful galleries and museums found around our area.

Figge Art Museum - 225 W. Second St., Davenport, IA 52801

Just down the street from Davenport homes for sale, the majestic glass building housing the Figge Art Museum is visually stunning in its own right. In 1925, one-time Davenport mayor Charles A. Ficke laid the groundwork by donating 334 works from his collection. Today, the museum's permanent holdings have grown to include numerous works from American regionalists and Haitian artists. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8-$14.

Beréskin Gallery - 3954 Parkdale Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Beréskin Gallery is a virtual and real-time resource for art lovers around Bettendorf homes for sale. Shop their online gallery or take one of their great classes held at the Figge Art Museum. This year, Beréskin Gallery is excited to add summer art camps in partnership with the Family Museum. Follow them on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information.

Art at the Airport - Quad City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL 61265
At most airports, you can pick up a copy of the latest best-selling book or a local-themed t-shirt. Thanks to Art at the Airport, the one million visitors who pass through Quad City International Airport can leave with a stunning painting, sculpture, or ceramic piece. The 1,600-square-foot gallery, just minutes from Moline homes for sale, turns a spotlight on artists within a 250-mile radius of the Quad Cities with exhibits that change every two months. Art at the Airport is open weekdays from 3:30 a.m. - midnight, and there's no charge for admission.

Fountain House Art Studio & Gallery - 1301 6th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742
Do you feel your own creative juices flowing when you view inspiring works of art? Fountain House Art Studio & Gallery combines exhibition space with a studio that's open to the public. Owner Cassie Garrity Dunlavey, whose extensive background in art includes teaching at all levels, displays her mixed media and ceramics work inside the gallery. Individual and group classes, workshops, and parties focus on pottery, painting, and drawing. Fountain House is open "by chance or by appointment," so plan a visit when you're out touring DeWitt homes for sale. 

River Arts Center - 229 5th Ave. S, Clinton, IA 52732

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With a dynamic, rotating display of works in a variety of mediums, River Arts Center promotes awareness of and appreciation for art in the community around Clinton homes for sale. Many of the exhibits, which change every six weeks, showcase local and regional artists who are often welcomed with receptions. Past themes include "Nature's Palette," "Quilt the Town," and "Where Would You Go?" Purchase unique keepsakes for yourself or others at the onsite gift shop. Hours are 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free.

Dubuque Museum of Art - 701 Locust St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Founded in 1874, the Dubuque Museum of Art holds the distinction of being the oldest cultural institution in the state. The museum fulfills their mission of "creating art experiences that excite, inspire, and connect" the community near Dubuque homes for sale through permanent collections, traveling exhibits, family programs, and adult education. DuMA is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6-$9.

Stanley Museum of Art - University of Iowa, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA 52242
One of the benefits of Iowa City homes for sale is proximity to the University of Iowa and their Stanley Museum of Art. UI's art program, boasting iconic artist Grant Wood as a one-time faculty member, has long been considered one of the best in the country. Financed in part by a donation from namesakes Richard and Mary Jo Stanley, the building housing the museum features 16,500 square feet of exhibit space and a 2,200-square-foot outdoor gallery. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free for all visitors. 

Gilded Pear Gallery - 808 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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Decorating Cedar Rapids homes for sale? Turn to Gilded Pear Gallery for help. In addition to ongoing exhibits featuring a wide range of mediums and styles, the gallery offers residential art consulting as well as framing, restoration, and appraisal services. Gilded Pear Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and other times by appointment.

Muscatine Art Center - 1314 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA 52761
Founded in 1965, the Muscatine Art Center blends cultural attractions with local history. The museum is located in the stately Musser Mansion, a 1908 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Displays include both art exhibits and artifacts associated with the home that shed light on days past around Muscatine homes for sale. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, and 1 - 5 p.m. weekends. Admission is free for all guests.

Art Center of Burlington - 301 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601
The actual gallery space of the Art Center of Burlington forms only part of their mission to "awaken the creative nature that is in every person." Public installations such as the 3rd Street Mural Project and the Mayfly Mayhem Project brighten the streets near Burlington homes for sale. Their onsite Artists Market allows visitors to shop for artisan-made goods that express their own individuality. ACB is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday with free admission.

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