Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art on Jan. 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. for our Sundays with the Docents tour where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year. Form and Purpose will be led by Docent Jill Maahs who will look at the tradition of objects from the African continent. The...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
In the 1990s, while studying at the University of Iowa, Brant Bollman became fascinated by the way African masks were treated in museums. These masks, once powerful talismans of community, wrapped in dance, ritual, music, and story, were stripped of their cultural context. The raffia fiber costumes and intricate narratives that gave them meaning were...
Presented By Asian and Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) The 2025 Lunar New Year Gala will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake with a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and artistic excellence. The event will feature an array of performances by professional artists and musicians from across Asia, including an...
Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the spring 2025 Main Library Gallery exhibit, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive, curated by Rich Dana. Event Schedule 4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curator Rich Dana 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks in the Main Library Gallery 6 p.m.: Opening event...
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...
Curated by Jeremy Chen with works by Jen P. Harris, R Kauff, Kathranne Knight, and Ajdin Kulic, Drawn Between is an exhibition and publication project curious about the act of drawing. What happens when we draw? What is drawing for? The show title comes from the artist William Kentridge’s assertion that drawing is always “hovering”...
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...
