The Stanley Campus Council (SCC), founded in 2019, is the Stanley Museum of Art's student-run advisory board. The SCC provides a platform for UI students to emphasize their voice at the Stanley: they develop and facilitate student-specific programming, create and share original content, and gain valuable leadership and career experience while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the museum. 

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SCC Events

 
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Student Events

The Stanley still hosts monthly events specifically for UI students.

Each of these "Nights at the Museum" involves an activity or craft designed by students for students, with the goal of exposing a broad cross-section of the student body to the resources, spaces, and opportunities the Stanley offers them--regardless of their major or their interest in art and art history.

These events are developed by the Campus Engagement Coordinator, an intern who works with the museum's Assistant Curator of Student Engagement.

SCC Events

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Friday Crafternoons: Chill & Create

Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Feeling stressed at the end of the semester? Join us for an extended Crafternoon, featuring a guided Chill & Create activity.

We invite you to take a creative relaxation break at the Stanley Museum of Art with Chill & Create, a workshop led by Dana Keeton, a local artist and art therapist. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials to create a stick weaving focused on personal strengths. The workshop will include strategies for calming and focusing.

The Chill & Create...

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Study at the Stanley

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

SCC Blog

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April 13th: On Display

Thursday, April 27, 2023
In case you missed the April SCC monthly event, we dedicated a night to student artists on campus to display their art for friends, family, and the community to come out to see and support. The night was packed with these stunning student artists having a chance to discuss their art and showcase their work in the Stanley lobby. Read this blog post to learn more!
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Homecoming: The Stanley's Exhibitions as Spotify Playlists

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Five playlists curated by the Stanley's 2022/23 Programming Intern, Abbie McLaren, related to the inaugural exhibition "Homecoming" at the Stanley Museum of Art.
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Student Art Showcase Spotlight: Graham

Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Interested in joining the SCC or partnering with us for a collaborative student event?

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