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AC 2025 Mural Fest Beautifies Five Walls Across the Downtowns
This year’s Alternating Currents Mural Fest brought five incredible new works of art to Downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island...
AC Crew
Aug 28, 20254 min read
Your Alternating Currents Experience Matters: Take the AC2025 Survey
Share your experience from Alternating Currents 2025 and help us keep the momentum going!
AC Crew
Aug 26, 20251 min read
Alternating Currents Festival Showcases the Quad Cities as the Creative Capital of the Midwest
Alternating Currents returns August 14–17, transforming Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf into a multi-city, bi-state celebration of music, comedy, film and art - solidifying the Quad Cities as the creative capital of the Midwest.
AC Crew
Aug 11, 20253 min read
AC Mural Fest announces 2025 artist lineup
Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are proud to announce the artists selected for this year’s AC Mural Fest for five locations in...
AC Crew
Aug 5, 20253 min read
Arts & Entertainment Lineup set for Alternating Currents Aug. 14-17 in Downtown Bettendorf
For the third consecutive year, Downtown Bettendorf will come alive with music, food and public art as part of this year’s Alternating...
AC Crew
Jul 31, 20252 min read
Join the Alternating Currents Creative Crew!
Alternating Currents is just around the corner (August 14–17), and we’re inviting you to be part of the experience in a new way. This...
fearlesslikekara
Jul 29, 20252 min read
Arts & Entertainment Lineup set for Alternating Currents in Downtown Rock Island
For the fifth consecutive year, Downtown Rock Island is hosting Alternating Currents events with a diverse mix of free, all-ages programs...
AC Crew
Jul 17, 20252 min read
Alternating Currents 2025 Schedule Is Live on Festival App - Build Your Adventure Now
Expanded Film Fest Programming, 60+ Vendor Made Market, and More Announced The 2025 Alternating Currents festival schedule is...
AC Crew
Jul 8, 20253 min read
Alternating Currents Festival Announces 2025 Comedy Lineup
Festival introduces new pop-up comedy club at The Phoenix; Andrew King’s comedic game show adds playful twist to August 14–17 schedule ...
AC Crew
Jun 24, 20253 min read
Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest Returns with $5,000 Artist Stipends and Five New Downtown Walls
Alternating Currents (AC) and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating...
AC Crew
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Alternating Currents Festival unveils first wave of 2025 music lineup
Festival expands with new block party after fan-favorite artists outgrow traditional venues; event returns August 14–17 across the Quad...
AC Crew
May 1, 20253 min read
Partner with Alternating Currents: Celebrate Creativity, Spark Community
We’re currently seeking sponsors who share our vision of making arts and culture accessible for all. Whether you're a local business, corporate partner, or regional stakeholder, your support directly fuels artist payments, public programming, venue activations, and unforgettable moments that connect our community.
AC Crew
Apr 11, 20251 min read
Be Part of Alternating Currents 2025: Venue Applications, Call for Walls, Artist Submissions, and Affiliate Events
We’re gearing up for an incredible 2025, and we want YOU to be part of the magic!
AC Crew
Nov 21, 20242 min read
NBC sending America’s Got Talent casting producer to Alternating Currents
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - NBC’s America’s Got Talent Casting Producer is coming to the Quad Cities for ALTERNATING CURRENTS, August...
AC Crew
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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