By Hola America News
Second Saturday programing underscore the museum’s commitment to community and connection.
Davenport, IA – The Figge Art Museum has expanded its participation in Museums for All, a national initiative dedicated to increasing access to high-quality museum experiences for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
Through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round.
Museums for All is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The initiative encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly by offering free or reduced admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance.
More than 1,500 museums across the country participate, helping remove financial barriers and ensuring that everyone can experience the learning, creativity, and connection museums make possible.
“Access to the arts is a vital part of community wellbeing,” said Melissa Mohr, Executive Director and CEO of the Figge Art Museum. “Expanding our participation in Museums for All is one way we can ensure that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can experience the joy, reflection, and connection that art provides.”
This expanded access aligns with the museum’s broader commitment to community wellbeing. Building on that commitment, the Figge will host a Food and Fund Drive benefiting River Bend Food Bank on Saturday, November 8, from 12–5 p.m., during the museum’s free Second Saturday, a monthly day of free admission featuring artmaking, wellness, and gallery activities for all ages.
Guests who bring non-perishable food items or make monetary donations will receive a free admission ticket to use anytime within the next year. Monetary donors will also be entered into a raffle for a gift basket valued at over $400, featuring:
- A donated original artwork ($150 value)
- A Figge Benefactor Membership ($175 value)
- Additional merchandise and swag ($100+ value)
Every dollar raised for River Bend Food Bank helps provide five meals to those in need in our community. For those bringing non-perishables, River Bend has shared that their most-needed food items include: canned fruit, canned meats, tuna, peanut butter, soups, stews, and chili.
“Community connection is at the heart of everything we do,” said Mohr. “When we open our doors wider—whether through free admission or by supporting local organizations—we help ensure art remains part of a healthy, connected community.”
For more information, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.
Second Saturday Schedule
Saturday, November 8 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Food & Fund Drive 12 p.m. – p.m. | Free Admission for All
Programs & Activities
10:30 a.m. – Free Yoga at the Figge (Lobby)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Art Cart in the Collection Avenue (2nd Floor)
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Food & Fund Drive benefiting River Bend Food Bank (Lobby)
1:00 p.m. – Second Saturday Sketchbook Club
1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Season of Thanks art-making activities (Lobby)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ceramic Leaf Glazing Project (Studio 4)
Second Saturdays at the Figge are made possible by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program.
About the Figge Art Museum:
The Figge Art Museum is dedicated to bringing art and people together. Located on the Mississippi River in
downtown Davenport, the Figge is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Its landmark glass building houses a renowned collection, engaging exhibitions, and community-centered programs. Admission is free on Thursday nights.
About Museums for All:
Museums for All is a signature program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits by offering free or reduced admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance. More than 1,500 museums nationwide participate in the initiative.
About River Bend Food Bank:
River Bend Food Bank feeds people experiencing hunger by rescuing, safely storing, and distributing nutritious food through more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The organization is a proud member of the Feeding America Network, a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to 200 food banks across the United States.
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