Events

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Study Hall

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions promotional image

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Friday Crafternoons: Chill & Create

Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Feeling stressed at the end of the semester? Join us for an extended Crafternoon, featuring a guided Chill & Create activity.

We invite you to take a creative relaxation break at the Stanley Museum of Art with Chill & Create, a workshop led by Dana Keeton, a local artist and art therapist. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials to create a stick weaving focused on personal strengths. The workshop will include strategies for calming and focusing.

The Chill & Create...

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Faculty Open Studios - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Friday, May 8, 2026 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Please join us in celebrating the research of the faculty in the School of Art, Art History, and Design! This Friday the event will kick off at the Visual Arts Building from 3 to 5 p.m. Then, from 5 to 7 p.m., the event will end at the Oakdale Research Campus!

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Rusty the Giant Ground Sloth's BIRTHDAY BASH

Monday, May 11, 2026 5:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Join us for a wildly charming after-hours celebration: Rusty the Giant Ground Sloth’s Birthday Bash at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History!
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Mad Hare Productions - Jane Haj BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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Mad Hare Productions - Jane Haj BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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Mad Hare Productions - Jane Haj BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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Performance | Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Experience a unique live performance in the museum lobby as part of Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa. This collaborative project blends dance, visual art, and film inspired by works from three Iowa art museums.

At the Stanley Museum of Art, this performance brings Elizabeth Catlett’s artwork Which Way? to life through an original dance work, the second of a three part movement.
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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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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...