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
Lya Finston - MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Amanda Shepard - MFA Exhibition (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
March 24, 205 - 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
Gracie Baer - MFA Exhibition (Sculpture and Intermedia)
April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024
Braden Dexter - MFA Exhibition (Graphic Design)
April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024
Agnes. Harry Mills - MFA Exhibition (Jewlery and Metal Arts)
April 8, 20024 - April 12, 2024
Kyle Agnew - MFA Exhibtion (Photography)
April 1, 2024 - April 5, 2024
Sofia Echeverri - MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
April 1, 2024 - April 5, 2024
Na'ah Gordon - MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
April 1, 2024 - April 5, 2024
Jordan Ramsey Ismaiel - MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
Lauren Krukowski - MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
Jake Willliams - MFA Exhibition (3D Design)
March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
David Hurlin - MFA Exhibition (Sculpture)
March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Molly Sandweiss - MFA Exhibition (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Jamie Weinfurter - MFA Exhibition (Sculpture)
March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Stevie Haley Delgado MFA Exhibition (Sculpture)
March 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Annie Klein MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
March 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Amelia Rosenberg MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
March 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Abe Irshaidat MFA Exhibition (Graphic Design)
February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Abbey Peters MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Lauren Coghlan MFA Exhibtion (Graphic Design)
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Katrice Kelly MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024