Why Iowa?
Nestled in the heart of Iowa's beautiful arts campus, on the banks of the Iowa River, generations of artists and art historians have launched their careers and artistic journeys here. Join them.
You belong here
Be part of a legacy of excellence—and the birthplace of the MFA. Learn from faculty who are leading artists, designers, and scholars. Create and learn in facilities that are architectural masterpieces.
Create your story
When you make art at Iowa—or explore the ways that art shapes and reflects culture—you'll blaze a unique artistic journey. Make Iowa your artistic and academic home. Join us.
Birthplace of the MFA
The first university to accept creative works as graduate theses
Our program also pioneered the practice of bringing established artists to the faculty.
# 7
National Ranking: Printmaking
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
# 23
National Ranking: Best Fine Arts Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Events
Student exhibitions
MFA virtual exhibitions
Anna Roemerman (3D Design)
April 14, 2025 - April 18, 2025
Reynold Tawiah-Quashie (3D Design)
April 14, 2025 - April 18, 2025
Katie Freeman - MFA Exhibition (3D Design)
April 7, 2025 - April 11, 2025
Charlie Pott - MFA Exhibition (Photography)
April 7, 2025 - April 11, 2025
Antonia Baafi - MFA Exhibition (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
March 31, 2025 - April 4,2025
Lya Finston - MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Amanda Shepard - MFA Exhibition (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Ben Eastman - MFA Exhibition (3D Design)
March 10, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Javier Espinosa Momox - MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
March 10, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Patrick Ryan - MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
March 3, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Al-Qawi Nanavati - MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024