Dubuque County Fine Arts Society (DCFAS) is a not-for-profit arts organization focused on providing the Dubuque community with low or no cost arts experiences; offering working artists opportunities to sell, create, exhibit, or perform for wider audiences. Our efforts add to the culture and quality of life in the Dubuque area and create economic opportunity through the arts. Learn more →
Featured DCFAS News

2018 Dubuque Area Writers Guild Anthology
2018 is the 40th anniversary of the Dubuque Area Writers Guild Anthology This year is the 40th anniversary of the DAWG anthology and we are completing our compilation in collaboration with another great organization, the Dubuque Facing Project. The Dubuque Facing Project … Continue reading

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival 2018 this weekend
Dubuque’s very own homegrown all arts festival is back! Join us in Washington Park & Town Clock Plaza in beautiful Downtown Dubuque for three FREE days of art, live music, and interactive hands-on activities for all ages! May 18 – … Continue reading
The Latest from our Programs
2018 Bluff Strokes Paint Out
Bluff Strokes is a competition amongst plein air (in the open air) artists, who will come paint Dubuque for the week of October 8-14, 2018. We will award approximately $10,000 in prize money. Each artist has their favorite scenes to … Continue reading
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