Beyond the Codex: The Work of Peter and Donna Thomas

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Book artist Peter Thomas will talk about how he has used book structure and binding techniques to add depth of meaning to his artwork and enhance viewers’ understanding of it. Interweaving discussion about the history and future of book arts, he will also share how his work relates to the way concrete poets have utilized...

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Piano Sundays | The Old Capitol

Old Capitol Museum 1 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, United States

Let the magic of live piano fill your Sunday afternoon! Join us in Iowa City's historic Old Capitol Museum, where talented UI musicians bring melodies to life on Rose - our beloved 1878 Steinway grand piano. From first-time concert-goers to seasoned music enthusiasts, you'll find pure joy in every note that echoes through the magnificent...

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Open Call: Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana

Visual Arts Building (VAB), 107 River Street Visual Arts Building, 107 River Street, Iowa city, I, United States

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...

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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

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

Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave...

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Artist Talk by Bruce Dorfman | An Artist’s Life (Before, During and After Iowa)

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

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,...

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Piano Sundays | The Old Capitol

Old Capitol Museum 1 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, United States

Let the magic of live piano fill your Sunday afternoon! Join us in Iowa City's historic Old Capitol Museum, where talented UI musicians bring melodies to life on Rose - our beloved 1878 Steinway grand piano. From first-time concert-goers to seasoned music enthusiasts, you'll find pure joy in every note that echoes through the magnificent...

Free

Curator Guided Tour of ‘A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive’ with Rich Dana

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join curator Rich Dana for a special guided tour of the current University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery exhibition, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive. All are welcome to attend this free event. About the exhibit:   In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with...

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