Archives: Events

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...

Coffee and Kolach

As the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary throughout 2024, our Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us...

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 Free First Saturday for Students

Free First Saturday for Students

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

Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card. Cost: Free with student ID. Sponsored by: UFG Insurance

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...

Czech’em Out Book Club

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

Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from our museum store. About this months book: Czech and Slovak Immigration to America When did your Czech or...