"Play"

Press release submitted by Dawn Wohlford-Metallo, visual arts director, Quad City Arts.

ROCK ISLAND -- The public is cordially invited to attend an exhibition titled "Play" by Steve Banks, Terry Rathje, Jillian Moore, Susan Czechowski and Monica Correia at Quad City Arts Center Gallery from January 15-February 26, 2010.

An opening reception will be held on January 15 from 7-9 pm.

Inspiring and unconventional mixed media works by Steve Banks of Davenport, Terry Rathje of Long Grove, IA; Susan Czechowski of Macomb, IL; and Monica Correia & Jillian Moore both of Iowa City will be on display from January 15-February 26 at Quad City Arts Gallery in Rock Island. Be prepared for the unexpected, as anything is possible from this group of eclectic regional artists.

The Quad City Arts Center Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees; Quad City Arts Partners; and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development and celebration of the arts and humanities.

For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo at 309-793-1213, ext. 109 or visit www.quadcityarts.com.