Artist Resources

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Art Infrastructure Directory

One of the goals of DubuqueArtCity is to build a business infrastructure that supports artists to make their work sustainably and profitably. Part of this goal is creating this inventory of niche specialists and promoting their businesses. This is a live and developing directory. Thank you for your patience.

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Studios, Workshops, Organizations

Dubuque has many passionate arts organizations that support artists working and living in the area. This is an attempt at a comprehensive list.

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Galleries & Exhibition Spaces

The community has many exhibit spaces that showcase art at all levels and aesthetics. Enter for a list of local exhibition and gallery spaces, maps with dimensions, contact information and exhibition guidelines for each space.

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Creating an Archive & Legacy for Your Work

Please don’t leave a garage full of artwork to your poor families, it was stressful enough to love you all these years. Be an adult and make a plan for where all of this goes and how people might interpret it. Preserve the value of your work for your collectors.

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