Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Season
The upcoming exhibition schedule highlights local fiber art, Oaxacan printmaking, and works from the museum's permanent collection.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has unveiled its 2026-27 exhibition season featuring a diverse range of displays. The program includes both new exhibitions and ongoing collections that engage the local community through art and education.
Why it matters
The museum organizes its season to honor significant local milestones and expand its cultural footprint. This includes thematic showcases such as the Secret Garden exhibition, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Cedar Rapids Garden Club.
The season schedule is anchored by the 100th anniversary of the Cedar Rapids Garden Club. Curated works include pieces from the permanent collection alongside newly acquired Oaxacan printmaking donated in honor of the late Ellen Barth.
The players
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
This institution is a cultural hub in Cedar Rapids that maintains a permanent collection and organizes seasonal exhibitions.
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
This organization is a long-standing local group celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027.
Ellen Barth
A late individual whose legacy was honored through the donation of a Oaxacan printmaking collection to the museum.
The details
Exhibitions for the upcoming season are developed through a mix of private donations, juried open-calls, and rotating permanent collections. Educational programming is designed to accompany the exhibits, providing context for works ranging from Iowa fiber art to regional printmaking.
Timeline
Nov. 21, 2026: Enigma: Marvin Cone in the 1960s opens.
Jan. 3, 2027: Making Her Mark exhibition ends.
Jan. 16, 2027: Art is Everywhere: Elizabeth Rhoads Read opens.
Jan. 17, 2027: Threading the Needle exhibition ends.
Feb. 6, 2027: Me, Myself, and I exhibition opens.
Industry Dynamics
The 2026-27 season schedule expands the public access to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art permanent collection. This strategy follows a broader trend among regional institutions to bolster attendance by rotating collection-based exhibits alongside thematic community celebrations.
Visitors can plan their trips around the specific opening and closing dates for the ten featured exhibitions. The museum provides complementary educational programming, offering deeper engagement opportunities for residents attending throughout the season.
The takeaway
The upcoming season offers a variety of perspectives through diverse exhibition themes and historical commemorations. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum calendar to align their visits with the specific run dates of their preferred collections.
Further reading
For more information on the museum, visit the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGAN.
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