Figge Art Museum Opened Amanda Burnham Exhibition
The installation features large-scale drawings layered directly onto the walls of the museum's Gildehaus Gallery.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Figge Art Museum has launched an exhibition by artist Amanda Burnham titled Everything to Everyone. The installation, which features drawings rendered in acrylic paint, is currently on display in the first-floor Gildehaus Gallery in Davenport.
Why it matters
The exhibition showcases recent work from the recipient of the 2025 Sondheim Art Prize, offering local residents a chance to engage with contemporary techniques in drawing and collage.
Artist Amanda Burnham received the 2025 Sondheim Art Prize for her body of work. The current installation at the Figge Art Museum utilizes hundreds of acrylic paint drawings layered directly onto gallery walls.
The players
Amanda Burnham
She is a professor at Towson University and an artist known for her complex, wall-based drawing installations.
Figge Art Museum
Located in Davenport, this institution serves as a central hub for visual arts in the Quad Cities region.
The details
Burnham utilizes a combination of drawing, collage, and installation techniques to transform the gallery space. The installation covers the surfaces of the Gildehaus Gallery with intricate layers of acrylic paint.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: An artist talk was held featuring Amanda Burnham.
October 10, 2026: The exhibition officially opened to the public.
February 14, 2027: The exhibition is scheduled to close.
Industry Dynamics
The exhibition highlights the career trajectory of a recent recipient of the prestigious Sondheim Art Prize. This event reflects the broader cultural trend of regional museums featuring award-winning contemporary artists to increase local engagement with fine art.
The exhibition is open to the public during regular museum hours and will remain on display throughout the winter. Visitors can view the work in the first-floor Gildehaus Gallery at the Figge Art Museum.
The takeaway
Visitors interested in contemporary art can see how artists use site-specific installations to manipulate interior spaces. The exhibit provides a unique opportunity to experience large-scale, layered drawings in a dedicated gallery environment.
Further reading
For more information on current exhibitions in the area, visit the Fine Art section.
More information
To plan your visit or view museum hours, please visit the Figge Art Museum website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by River Cities Reader.
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