Join us for the latest session of Stanley Sage, a program designed for older adults. This month, in Stories from the Studio, explore the dynamic environment of an art studio classroom and the transformative impact it has on both students and teacher. Artist and teacher Laurie Zaiger will discuss how she teaches technique and structure while...
Keith Haring captivated audiences with bold lines and dynamic figures. He also loved to dance. After discussing Haring's work in the gallery, we'll create our own iconic figures using the freeze dance game in our lobby! Show off your own dance. When the music stops, hold that pose! A friend will trace your outline. After...
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...
Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art on Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. for our Sundays with the Docents tour where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year. The Art of Medicine will be led by Docent Ellen Link. Ellen is a graduate of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and was a...
Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art on June 23 for our second Sundays with the Docents tour where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year. Weird Science will be led by Docent Mary Blackwood who will explore how artists have been influenced by the culture, knowledge, and politics of the societies...
Join us for a children's art-making workshop focused on the beloved book The Rainbow Fish. After listening to the story, participants will create their own beautiful, shimmery rainbow fish collage using metallic paper. Workshop led by Debra Marqusee. Stanley Creates is planned with families in mind; UI students are also welcome to attend. Children must be...
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...
In this class, participants will draw artworks in the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different piece. The sessions will begin with an introduction to and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the piece. Classes will be held Sept. 17,...
Join us for the grand opening of the exhibition, To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring and Iowa City. Opening on Keith Haring’s birthday, this exhibition celebrates the artist’s legacy and honors the many individuals who shaped his visits to Iowa City during the 1980s. The 1989 mural Haring painted for Ernest Horn Elementary School, which...
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...
On your day off from school, stop at the Stanley to create an art project and enjoy snacks in our lobby. Then, head up to the galleries to try your hand at our scavenger hunts and find a new favorite artwork. Create unique and beautiful designs using textured plates and sharpies! Kids will press the...
The Stanley Museum of Art is thrilled to host artist Tommy Kha for the next artist talk on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. The talk, marked by the recent acquisition of two of Kha's works, is followed by a conversation with Visiting Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Diana Tuite. Attendees will be invited to...
