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Grant Wood Fellows Artist Talks & Panel | 2025

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

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

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

Free

Philt Dorthy Drawing Studio

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

$10
Event Series Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance

Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance

The Masonic Building 312 College St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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 |...

$5 – $10
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Conversation with Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Voxman Music Building / Recital Hall Presented by  Hancher Tickets Free and open to the public Friday, February 7, 2025, 6:30 pm Free  Hancher favorites Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill will engage in a special conversation at the University of Iowa School of Music, moderated by UI Professor of Bassoon Benjamin Coelho. This engagement will take place...

Body Parts

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Beppie Weiss  will share her drawing experience of the human body. She has drawn and painted hundreds, maybe thousands, of portraits and people drawings, and will help you improve your own drawing skills. Our goal will be to understand how it all comes together, and be able to draw it with more accuracy. There will...

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Second Saturday All Ages Art: Simple Resin Jewelry

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us second Saturdays for informal workshops designed to get your creativity flowing by having fun trying a new technique, medium, or material! February: Simple Resin Jewelry with Kelly Moore Create a unique wearable pendant with found material and UV resin. Drop in between 11a-1p PS1 Close (538 S. Gilbert). Free to participate; donations are...

IC Press Co-op Open Studio

IC Press Co-op at Public Space One 225 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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....

$10 – $20
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Foiling Studio

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for open foiled printmaking hours most Saturday afternoons! These drop-in sessions, just $10, include all materials and equipment—just bring your creativity. Ideal for those who’ve already taken a print workshop with the ArtiFactory. Newcomers interested in learning are always welcome, too. Description The focus is on the following techniques: Intaglio: Inked, recessed lines...

$10
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Stanley Creates | Mosaic Tiles

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for a creative adventure at the Stanley Museum of Art! Children are invited to design their very own 4x4 inch mosaic tiles. This engaging artmaking program will allow young artists to explore patterns, colors, and textures as they piece together their unique creations. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this...

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Long Pose Studio Group

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

$15
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Garden Forum: Creating a Pollinator MicroPrairie

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

2:00pm to 4:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Teen Center, Livestream 93% of Iowa’s land is dedicated solely to mono-crops making the state one of the most altered landscapes on earth. Learn how to create a native sanctuary in whatever space you have available, and do your part to...