Events

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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Monday, May 18, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Art Building West

Featuring:
Leo Bert (Painting and Drawing)
Caroline Börk (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Mason Burrows (Graphic Design)
Mikala Hess (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
Tara Joiner (3D Design)
Emily Marner (Ceramics)
Erik Moon (Printmaking)
Brandy Swartz (Photography)

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Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Art Building West

Featuring:
Leo Bert (Painting and Drawing)
Caroline Börk (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Mason Burrows (Graphic Design)
Mikala Hess (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
Tara Joiner (3D Design)
Emily Marner (Ceramics)
Erik Moon (Printmaking)
Brandy Swartz (Photography)

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Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Art Building West

Featuring:
Leo Bert (Painting and Drawing)
Caroline Börk (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Mason Burrows (Graphic Design)
Mikala Hess (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
Tara Joiner (3D Design)
Emily Marner (Ceramics)
Erik Moon (Printmaking)
Brandy Swartz (Photography)

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Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Art Building West

Featuring:
Leo Bert (Painting and Drawing)
Caroline Börk (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Mason Burrows (Graphic Design)
Mikala Hess (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
Tara Joiner (3D Design)
Emily Marner (Ceramics)
Erik Moon (Printmaking)
Brandy Swartz (Photography)

Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design promotional image

Spotlight Exhibition 2026 - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Friday, May 22, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Art Building West

Featuring:
Leo Bert (Painting and Drawing)
Caroline Börk (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Mason Burrows (Graphic Design)
Mikala Hess (Jewelry and Metal Arts)
Tara Joiner (3D Design)
Emily Marner (Ceramics)
Erik Moon (Printmaking)
Brandy Swartz (Photography)

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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, August 7, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, December 4, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...