Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

Celebrate the opening of Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity at the Stanley Museum of Art.Join us for an evening of opening remarks, refreshments, and music, as we celebrate the first-ever retrospective of the American modernist and University of Iowa alumnus, Hayward L. Oubre, Jr. (1916–2006).Organized by the Birmingham Museum of Art, this travelling exhibition features a stunning and extensive display of 52 sculptures, paintings, and prints by Oubre.Visitors will have a great time exploring...

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...

The Iowa Print Group Presents: More Pressure, a Print Portfolio Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Ana Mendieta Gallery (VAB E260)

Join us for "Ancient Egyptian Art: A Practical Guide for Curious Minds" with Ashley Arico, Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago.

The Iowa Print Group Presents: More Pressure, a Print Portfolio Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Ana Mendieta Gallery (VAB E260)

The Iowa Print Group Presents: More Pressure, a Print Portfolio Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Ana Mendieta Gallery (VAB E260)

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

The Iowa Print Group Presents: More Pressure, a Print Portfolio Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Ana Mendieta Gallery (VAB E260)

The Iowa Print Group Presents: More Pressure, a Print Portfolio Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Ana Mendieta Gallery (VAB E260)

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

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...

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

Join us for a special workshop this Hispanic Heritage Month, Weaving Our Connections: Remembering and Honoring the Dead across Cultures, led by artist Miriam Alarcón Ávila.Participants will explore the positive and celebratory ways different cultures view loss and remembrance. Miriam will guide you in creating your own ofrenda (offering), a beautiful tradition often seen in Día de los Muertos celebrations. This is a chance to connect with others, share stories, and create a meaningful tribute to...

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

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...

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...

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...

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...