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...
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...
The Iowa Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration and Iowa City tradition that celebrated 40 years in 2023. The event features over 100 local, regional and national visual artists in the Art Fair, and on Saturday and Sunday, we feature youth artists ages 16-25 in the Emerging Artist Area. But that’s not all:...
Start your weekend early with an epic 80s-theme dance party against the vibrant backdrop of the Stanley Museum of Art! Free and open to all. Dance the night away under the open sky in Gibson Square Park, surrounded by art, music by DJ Ahzia, and delicious food from Da Flava Unit. Inspired by the vibrant and...
Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the fall 2024 Main Library Gallery exhibit, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling. Event Schedule 4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curator Dr. Jennifer Sterling 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks from Sterling in the Main Library Gallery 6 p.m.: Opening event ends 8 p.m.: Main...
Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the fall 2024 Main Library Gallery exhibit, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling. Event Schedule 4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curator Dr. Jennifer Sterling 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks from Sterling in the Main Library Gallery 6 p.m.: Opening event ends 8 p.m.: Main...
Join us free and joyful celebration of African arts and culture in Iowa! Enjoy food, music, dancing and art from the African groups who call Iowa home. When most people think of Iowa, they do not think of Africa or African culture. We are working to change that. The first annual African Festival of Arts and Culture...
Pairing Art with Literature will be led by Stanley Docent David Duer. Participants will consider and discuss selected artists, such as Pueblo potter Lucy M. Lewis, and their artworks in light of kindred writers and their literary works. David Duer is a poet and memoirist who recently retired from teaching English language arts at Cedar Rapids...
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...
Join curator Rich Dana for a special guided tour of the current Main Library Gallery exhibition, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive. All are welcome to attend this free event at the University of Iowa Libraries. This tour is offered in partnership with the Iowa City Downtown District's Free Week. About the...
OPEN CALL: Our first-year grad, Sammie Correa, is hosting an open call to all Iowa based artists of Latin American heritage and descent: Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, a group exhibition that brings together IOWA BASED creatives from Latin American heritage and descent. This open call is seeking works that embody the spirit of heritage...
An Artist's Life (Before, During and After Iowa) | Artist Talk by Bruce Dorfman Date: March 27, 2025 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm Location: Stanley Museum of Art Come join us for an engaging talk by artist and UIowa alumnus, Bruce Dorfman at the Stanley Museum of Art. Get a unique insight into his creative process,...
