A fundraiser supporting DBQFest by Dubuque County Fine Arts Society

Join us for An Evening of Art for DBQFest, an intimate winter fundraiser celebrating creativity, connection, and community in support of Iowa’s longest-running arts festival.

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
🕕 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Dubuque Museum of Art – Millwork District
  1000 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA
🎟 Admission by free will donation at the door

What to Expect

🎨 A curated silent art auction featuring donated works from regional artists
🎶 Live music by Brion Bowman
🎤 Spoken word performance by Christine Baker
✍️ On-demand poetry created throughout the evening by Oracle Poets
🥂 Cocktails, mocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres
🤝 A chance to gather with artists, supporters, and arts advocates from across the community

Proceeds from the evening directly support DBQFest 2026 and the work of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, helping ensure that the festival remains free and accessible while artists are paid, supported, and showcased in a high-quality setting.

Why Your Support Matters

Founded in 1979, DBQFest is a cornerstone of Dubuque’s cultural calendar, bringing together more than 60 visual artists, live performances, hands-on art activities, culinary experiences, and thousands of attendees in downtown Dubuque each summer.

By attending An Evening of Art for DBQFest, you’re investing in artists, culture bearers, and the creative infrastructure that makes community-centered arts and culture experiences possible year-round.

📆 DBQFest 2026 will take place August 8–9, 2026, in downtown Dubuque.

Learn more at DBQFest.com and follow along for updates on artists, auction donations, and event details.

Interested in donating artwork for this event to support DBQFest? Click here to complete the artwork donation form.