Figge Art Museum

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How QCCT Impacts the Figge

Support from QCCT provides financial stability that has enabled the Figge to stretch its programming, bringing new audiences and exceptional exhibitions. QCCT plays an important part in helping the Figge achieve its vision of being nationally known for the quality of its exhibitions and educational programs.

QCCT funding helps the Figge focus on their mission of bringing art and people together. The Figge’s offerings enrich our community with diverse and all-inclusive art experiences through education, collections, exhibitions, and outreach. With over 15 different exhibitions each year, from Renaissance art to industrial design, and a permanent collection with over 4,000 works that include Haitian art, Grant Wood, and more, they strive to offer variety for all to enjoy.

Economic Impact

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The Figge provided $4,425,196 in economic impact in 2020. 88,587 people were impacted by experiences with the museum’s permanent collections, exhibitions, programs, and community outreach.

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Education

The Figge proudly serves students of all ages. Last year, staff provided programs and outreach to 21,565 K-12 students, including 10,243 K-3 graders. 17% of these kids are students at low-income schools in the Quad Cities

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Regional Impact

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Our mission is bringing art and people together. The Figge partnered with 130 community partners in 2020, including cultural and social services organizations, schools, libraries, and universities, helping to make the Quad Cities a culturally vibrant and cool place.