Steve Gerberich returns to Muscatine with a new exhibition of Gadgetry – a.k.a. “Art that Moves.” Explore Gerberich’s world of entertaining contraptions in Gerberich’s Gadgetry: Re-Tooled. The exhibition captures the imagination with sculptures such as “Glam-O-Matic,” the “Cranky Goose,” and “Stuart Little Tours New York City.”

The local history gallery currently features “Alexander Clark: Civil Rights Leader.” Alexander Clark is regarded as Muscatine’s most prominent black citizen, and one of the community’s most accomplished residents and a prominent Iowa civil rights leader. Clark is notable in Iowa history for other things, too. He sued the Muscatine school board on behalf of his daughter, Susan, in a landmark case that outlawed school segregation in Iowa. His son, Alexander Jr., became the first black graduate of the University of Iowa law school in 1879. Alexander Sr. became the second black graduate of the law school in 1884 at the age of 58. In August 1862, Clark sent a letter to Governor Kirkwood offering to raise companies of black troops to serve in one of Iowa’s white regiments (this was at a time when integrated troops were not allowed). By the summer of 1863, Alexander Clark and community leader George V. Black began recruiting for the 1st Regiment of Iowa African Infantry.

Local artist Carol Steinmetz will lead a 5-week watercolor class that is a continuation of her “Introduction to Watercolor” series. Participants are required to enroll in the full 5-week session. Fee: $100 or $80 for Friends members. All supplies are included in the class fee. Classes will be held on the following days: September 27 October 18 October 4 October 25 November 8

Register by September 28! Expressionist artist Alma Thomas’ paintings were known for their patterns, rhythm, and colors. Join Julie Lear to celebrate her birthday by re-creating her "Resurrection" painting.