I would like to take the time to let people in the area know what a treasure we have in downtown Davenport. Bucktown is an art gallery that has working artists in various studios. There are Raku artist, jewelers, feltted hats and purse creators, as well as photographers and 2-D artists.
It is a very casual atmosphere where you always feel welcomed.
The last Friday of each month is a special evening at Bucktown; they open their doors and provide drinks and hors d'œuvres to the public while you walk through the galleries and meet the artists and possibly buy some one of a kind objects d'art.
It is a very casual atmosphere where you always feel welcomed.
The last Friday of each month is a special evening at Bucktown; they open their doors and provide drinks and hors d'œuvres to the public while you walk through the galleries and meet the artists and possibly buy some one of a kind objects d'art.
I don't know why I don't visit more often. We are so lucky to have all the wonderful art and theater offerings around here. I want to take more browsing around time to appreciate it all this summer.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the last Fridays of every month. I will have to talk to my wife about adding it to a list of things to do on a Friday night.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Is Bucktown a good place to take little ones? (As in six and three year old)?We are always looking for summer adventures.
ReplyDeleteStacie,
ReplyDeleteYou will want to check with them to see what specific classes or events they may have scheduled for younger children.
The bead maker,Desi, is always open to showing her skills to all who go through her shop.
I had the pleasure of taking a group of 40 kids to Bucktown 4 summers ago for the Lincoln Academy Summer programming, and we got to know Rachael Mullins, Desi Border, Jack Wilhoit, and lots of the artists down there. What a great group of folks. We have gone to FInal Friday too! Fun!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in visiting Bucktown...maybe we should go on a field trip?
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely be up for a field trip to Bucktown!
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