Casual and friendly free open hours at PS1's Close House location. Come check out the space and resources, bring a project to share or work on, or use our art supplies to do some making in company with other folks. Stop by for a few minutes or the whole two hours! All ages and experiences...
Join the 2024-2025 Grant Wood Fellows artists for an evening of discussion about their work and research. The event will be accompanied by light refreshments. Panel members: Rush Baker IV (Painting & Drawing) Matthew Willie Garcia (Printmaking) Lyndsey Scott (Interdisciplinary Performance—Music) The Grant Wood Art Colony seeks to provide a creative home for the next generation of artists...
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...
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 is suggested that artists...
Join the Iowa City Swing Dance club to learn lindy hop! Thursday evenings include a beginner-friendly lesson, a social dance, and an intermediate lesson. The beginner lessons and social dance are open to all—regardless of experience. No dance partner or specialty shoes needed. Bring comfy attire, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm! Beginner Lesson |...
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. ¡Ven para Book Babies! Divirtámonos juntos cantando, leyendo...
This free art show presented by Inside Out Reentry Community will showcase the incredible artistry of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Reception: Friday February 7 at 6 pm, where some of the artists will be present to share their work. Art from the Inside Out is meant to celebrate the talent and hard work of...
This free art show presented by Inside Out Reentry Community will showcase the incredible artistry of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Reception: Friday February 7 at 6 pm, where some of the artists will be present to share their work. Art from the Inside Out is meant to celebrate the talent and hard work of...
Open Studio at the Iowa City Press Co-op is the second Saturday of each month from 12-4pm. Drop by for a free studio tour, or sign up to use ICPC studio equipment for the afternoon. The afternoon of studio use costs $20 for non-members and $10 for PS1 members, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged....
1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Help us bring our Black History month vision to life by adding our design celebrating Black excellence on to the Koza Teen Space windows. Teens are welcome to help out with this anytime the Teen Space is open before February 7th. All supplies will be provided, registration is not required. If you...
Saturday, February 8, 2025 -4:00pm to 6:00pm Storytime Room Children of all ages and their families are invited to come to the Storytime Room this evening with a goal of making homemade valentines for all of the residents of Featherstone, a local senior living community. We will have all of the creative supplies needed and a bit...
Join us at Arts Iowa City's ArtiFactory for the Long Pose Studio Group. The model will maintain the same pose (with breaks) for the entire session. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Acrylics, water-based oils, and regular oils using odorless turpenoid will be allowed. We will be drawing...
