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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MFA student with work

# 7

National Ranking: Printmaking

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

student painting a large canvas

# 23

National Ranking: Best Fine Arts Programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

Events

Student exhibitions

Visiting artists and scholars

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Rush Baker IV - Shifting Grounds

Thursday, April 24, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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embracing the void: moments between space and time exhibition by matthew willie garcia

Thursday, April 24, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
Opening reception: April 24, 5-7 p.m. in the Drewelowe GalleryExhibition dates: April 22–May 3Suminigashi workshop: April 27, 1–2 p.m.Gallery talk: April 27, 2–3 p.m.Communion: song circle led by Lyndsey Scott & Federico Rincón Pedraza, April 30, 5 p.m.
Rush Baker IV - Shifting Grounds  promotional image

Rush Baker IV - Shifting Grounds

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
embracing the void: moments between space and time exhibition by matthew willie garcia promotional image

embracing the void: moments between space and time exhibition by matthew willie garcia

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
Opening reception: April 24, 5-7 p.m. in the Drewelowe GalleryExhibition dates: April 22–May 3Suminigashi workshop: April 27, 1–2 p.m.Gallery talk: April 27, 2–3 p.m.Communion: song circle led by Lyndsey Scott & Federico Rincón Pedraza, April 30, 5 p.m.
Rush Baker IV - Shifting Grounds  promotional image

Rush Baker IV - Shifting Grounds

Monday, April 28, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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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

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News and announcements

School of Art, Art History, and Design April 2025 Newsletter

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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School of Art, Art History, and Design March 2025 Newsletter

Thursday, March 6, 2025
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School of Art, Art History, and Design February 2025 Newsletter

Monday, February 3, 2025
Read the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design February 2025 newsletter.