Write at the Stanley is a monthly workshop series that explores different approaches to ekphrastic writing, the art of creative writing inspired by visual art. The Stanley Museum of Art provides the perfect backdrop for this form of expression with its stunning collection of art. Writers can engage with the art in the galleries as they delve into...
Join Iowa City-based artist Barry Phipps as he discusses image sequencing for both traditional and experimental book formats. Drawing from his own experiences as a photographer and book artist, Barry will share insight on the opportunities and challenges of presenting images in a bound volume DIY Pub Lab is a free and open meetup with...
Arts Fest is an open house event hosted by the University of Iowa School of Art & Art History. Arts Fest is free admission and open to the public. The creative work of graduate and undergraduate students from the various studio areas will be on display in the Visual Arts Building. In addition, some studio...
Part of Hancher's Broadway Series After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Oliver Awards, a Grammy,...
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...
REGISTER FOR MAY 4 Introduction to Printmaking and Applying Hot Stamped Foil Learn artistic printmaking at our 3-week workshop series. Workshop Highlights: Form creation for relief printing: Craft detailed relief surfaces designed to produce raised patterns for printing. Color application techniques: Explore the use of paints and hot stamp foiling to add vibrancy and depth to your...
Part of Hancher's Broadway Series After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Oliver Awards, a Grammy,...
REGISTER FOR MAY 5 Join us in the Dance Hall at the PS1 Close House for the Long Pose Studio Group. Enter through the eastern alley side with the handicap ramp. Please register to get the access code. Proceed upstairs and go to the Dance Hall. The model will maintain the same pose (with breaks)...
Part of Hancher's Broadway Series After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Oliver Awards, a Grammy,...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 -5:00pm to 6:00pm Storytime Room Mother's Day is coming soon! Stop by the library to make a small, custom flower arrangement with flowers from local flower farm Lovely Bunches, and we will also have materials for wonderful papercrafts to gift. Come with the special mother or grandmother, or caregiver figure in your life...
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening filled with hands-on candle pouring, custom scent creation, and interesting tidbits about fragrance oils, soy wax, and candle safety. This workshop will be led by Erika Christiansen, owner of Tura Lura Co. based out of West Branch, Iowa. Her kindness and sweet demeanor add a touch of...
REGISTER FOR MAY 9 The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used with odorless solvents. It...
