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. 

Stanley Campus Council Logo. A black line-art drawing interpretation of the Stanley Museum of Art Building. Below this drawing is an all-lowercase, tightly kerned text that reads "Stanley Campus Council."

SCC Events

 
A logo for Night at the Museum student events.

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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Night at the Museum: Collage Night

Thursday, October 9, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
It's time for another Night at the Museum! Calling all paper-lovers and journal-keepers: this month, we're hosting an entire evening of collage arts! Whether you're new to collage or a seasoned artist, feel free to stop by the Stanley for snacks and craft supplies. Have a junk journal or other materials you like to work with? Go ahead and bring them--otherwise, we've got supplies to get you started.Make sure to bring your Stanley Student Challenge card with you to get a stamp for attending the...
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Night at the Museum: Chill & Create

Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum, a series of monthly events for UI students that occurs on Thursday nights when the museum is open late.This month, our session is aimed at helping students destress around midterms by making and viewing art. To do this, we're teaming up with Dana Keeton, a local artist, art therapist and mental health counselor.All night in the lobby, we'll have snacks and art materials provided for creative mask making. Dana will take interested students...

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!
A graphic image with a light purple background; on it are cut out blue and yellow lettering that says "homecoming playlists." There is also an image of a person standing in front of Jackson Pollock's Mural.

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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