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160 West Burlington Street
Iowa City, IA 52242 United States Get Directions
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Exhibition Opening | it’s a fine thing

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

Join us for the opening of the exhibition, it's a fine thing This exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists. Program begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m....

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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...

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...

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School Out at the Stanley | Build Your Own Adventure

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

Get ready to unleash your inner engineer and artist! In this exciting workshop, children will use a variety of materials, including wire, beads, and Legos, to create their own unique sculptures. From towering skyscrapers to whimsical creatures, the possibilities are endless. Kids will develop their problem-solving skills, creativity, and fine motor skills while having a...

MLK Week | Art and Expression Day at the Stanley

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

Be a part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week from Jan. 20–26. On Thursday, day 4 of MLK Week, the Stanley Museum of Art will be hosting an all day art workshop in collaboration with Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement. The program, Art and Expression, will be led by students from the MISSE Cultural Houses...

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Sunday with the Docents: Form and Purpose

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

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...

Event Series Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

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

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...

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Open House | Brushwork: Ink Art in the Stanley Museum of Art

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

Join students of ARTH3250: Brushwork in Chinese Art in exploring ink art in the Stanley Museum of Art collection. Led by Amy Huang, Assistant Professor of Art History, class members will share short presentations and host the exhibition open house. 5:30–6 p.m. presentations 6–7:30 p.m. open house

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Keith Haring’s Enduring Legacy | A Conversation w/ Gil Vazquez, Brad Gooch

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

Join us for an engaging conversation featuring Gil Vazquez, Executive Director of the Keith Haring Foundation, and Brad Gooch, acclaimed author of Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. This insightful discussion will be facilitated by Diana Tuite, curator of the exhibition To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring in Iowa City. The conversation will include insights into Keith Haring’s...

Featured Featured Event Series Stanley Creates | Zany Trees

Stanley Creates | Zany Trees

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

Let your imagination run wild as you create your very own zany tree! In this hands-on workshop, children will use air-dry clay, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and other colorful materials to design and assemble unique and whimsical trees. From towering giants to tiny saplings, the possibilities are endless! Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates-zany-trees-in-bloom/3087875...

Event Series Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

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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School’s Out at the Stanley | 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...