Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio 08 May 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Connect with fellow artists at our Thursday night life drawing group, a gathering held in memory of our dear friend Phil Dorothy. Please bring your own drawing supplies, such as graphite, charcoal,...
The world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol! Now you can see the Theatre Arts building come to life with digital art made by students in the new UI course, Digital...
Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, is a group exhibition which translates to “If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.” This exhibition brings together eighteen Iowa-based creatives of Latin American descent in a dialogue centered on healing—whether physical, emotional, or symbolic. The exhibition will be held in the Drewelowe Gallery (E100), Visual Arts Building, 107 River...
The world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol! Now you can see the Theatre Arts building come to life with digital art made by students in the new UI course, Digital...
Join us second Saturdays for informal workshops designed to get your creativity flowing by having fun trying a new technique, medium, or material! May: Chochki Glow Up with Kelly Moore Pick from our supply (while supplies last!) or bring your own figurine to paint, foil leaf, glitter or add to. ** NOTE: If you bring...
Join us for four discussions of Toni Morrison's Beloved and the exhibition it's a fine thing, led by the Stanley’s curator of special projects and author of What Napoleon Could Not Do, Derek (DK) Nnuro. Register for each session by clicking the dates below, capped at 30 participants: Feb. 15 (Pages 1 - 59) March 8 (Pages 60 -...
Just The Basics 17 May 2025 | 10 am – noon Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Learn the fundamentals of drawing with various tools like pencils, charcoal, and different types of paper. Master basic shapes, break down complex objects, and practice different lines. Understand perspective, proportion, and shading to create...
Foiling Studio 17 May 2025 | 1 pm – 4 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Join us for foiled printmaking! These drop-in sessions include all materials and equipment—just bring your creativity. We will focus on combining collagraphic printmaking with hot stamped foil. Ideal for those who’ve already taken a...
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...
Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio 22 May 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Connect with fellow artists at our Thursday night life drawing group, a gathering held in memory of our dear friend Phil Dorothy. Please bring your own drawing supplies, such as graphite, charcoal,...
Body Parts 31 May 2025 | 10 am – noon Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Drawing on her vast experience from countless portraits and figure studies, Beppie Weiss will guide participants in understanding the intricacies of the human body to enhance drawing accuracy, with assigned homework to reinforce learning. Artists...
Sunday, June 1, 2025 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Create a colorful trailing kite using paper sacks! Let your creativity run wild and decorate your masterpiece. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public.
