Art Gallery
Quad City Arts “Art at the Airport”
Bimonthly Exhibit
The following artists incorporate their views of the world into their own art forms.
In addition to the airport gallery, the artist’s works can be seen and purchased online.
From April 29 through June 29, 2026, Quad City Arts presents fiber art by MaryKay Hymes and Diane Murtha with illustrations on shaped wood by Aaron Butcher.
Diane L. Murtha of Bettendorf, IA is an award-winning fiber artist, author, international lecturer and instructor. She is a “Don’t put me in a box” artist. Quilting for over 50 years, she explores many fiber art genres and techniques. Beginning with traditional pieces, she transitioned to art, modern and contemporary work. Recent pieces address sustainability with a focus on upcycling and reusing materials. Diane’s art and articles are included in books, magazines, and multiple juried exhibits and international shows, including the prestigious National Quilt Museum and International Quilt Festival.
MaryKay Hymes from Port Byron, IL is an award-winning art quilter, teacher and lecturer. Hymes states, “My world is a kaleidoscope of amazing images, brilliant colors, constantly changing shapes and a cacophony of sounds and sensations that stimulate my imaginative art works. Inspired by the shimmering sunlight on the river water or the myriad hues of nature around me, my works depict the diversity of life in many dimensions. Building on various shapes of fabrics in the wild array of colors available today and adding unique embellishments, each artwork has meaning that incorporates my vision.”
Aaron Butcher of Dubuque, IA creates humorous illustrations on shaped blocks of wood. Butcher explains, “In this current body of work, I attempted to recapture the innocent joy of creating that I had as a child growing up in the 1980s. My inspiration came from the original Scratch and Sniff stickers that were popular in the early 80’s because they are a fun and recognizable memento from that era.”
All three artists find joy in the process of creating and are inspired in the world around them.
In addition to the airport gallery, the artist’s works can be seen and purchased online: www.shopquadcityarts.com/airport-gallery. Art at the Airport in The Quad Cities International Airport gallery is easy to find. It is just across from the gift shop and restaurant, and right before the security checkpoint. The gallery never closes, and you will pay just two dollars for short-term parking.
Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport Gallery
Art at the Airport in The Quad Cities International Airport is easy to find. It is across from the gift shop and restaurant and right before the security checkpoint. The gallery never closes, and you will pay just a dollar for the first hour of parking.
Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. Support for art exhibitions is provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Quad City Arts Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo 309-793-1213 X108, or by email.