Mucha Art Nouveau Class

Alliant Energy Classroom 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA

Let’s paint inspired by Mucha! We will paint a portrait of a woman surrounded by decorative elements of flowers and Moravian motifs. All adults 18 and older, prior experience not required, open to anyone interested in art, painting, and Mucha. Pre-registration is required. Supplies will be provided.   About the Instructor:  Tara Moorman Benson is...

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Exhibit Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the 75 works in the exhibit, including rare original lithographs and proofs, paintings, drawings, posters, books, and portfolios from the Dhawan Collection, one of the finest private collections of Mucha’s...

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Exhibit Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the 75 works in the exhibit, including rare original lithographs and proofs, paintings, drawings, posters, books, and portfolios from the Dhawan Collection, one of the finest private collections of Mucha’s...

Event Series Impact of Exchange

Impact of Exchange – Roundtable

The Impact of Exchange Photo Exhibit showcases the power exchange programs have for U.S. citizens leading to transformations that fostered personal and professional development and created connections across the world. Join us for a free screen printed t-shirt by Andre Wright, a roundtable discussion with Diplomat in Residence Sarah Stealy and local exchange representatives, live...

Orloj Figurine Welcome Ceremony

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

This Friday, on September 6 at 5 pm in the Skala Bartizal Library, we will be holding a welcome ceremony for the twelve figurines that will be installed in our newly renovated clocktower! Each figurine was handcrafted by Slovak artist, Andrej Haršány, representing the stories of immigrants who came to the United States from Czech,...

Event Series Impact of Exchange

Impact of Exchange – Public Reading

The Impact of Exchange Photo Exhibit showcases the power exchange programs have for U.S. citizens leading to transformations that fostered personal and professional development and created connections across the world. Join us for a public reading by Fall Writers in Residence from the International Writing Program! For More Information: IMPACT OF EXCHANGE PHOTO EXHIBIT | Global...

Exodus Report Exhibit Opening

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Award-winning photojournalist Jana Rajcova has been collecting stories of Ukrainians who escaped the Russian invasion and found their refuge in Slovakia and documenting them in her Exodus Report. Jana has presented her Exodus Report project online to two different audiences in the United States and her photos and stories have been shown at several galleries...

The Mila and Eva Rechcigl Research Room Dedication

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Our new Mila and Eva Rechcigl Research Room opens Saturday, September 21. Please join us for this dedication with honored guest and speaker Mila Rechcigl Jr., Ph.D. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!   About the Speaker Miloslav (Mila) Rechcigl Jr., Ph.D. is the past president of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and...

Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs Exhibit Opening

Petrik Gallery 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The new Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs exhibit will be opening in our Petrik Gallery on September 24, 2024! The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking display connecting ancient folklore to modern design. One dozen...