The Stanley Museum of Art will launch its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program on Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This event features a community wide reading of the novel Beloved by Toni Morrison. Pick up a free copy of Beloved at 12 pickup locations across Iowa City between Jan. 20 and Feb. 12, 2025.  Register here to pickup a free copy: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/nea-big-reads-beloved-by-toni-morriso... An email confirmation must be presented to claim a book...

Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the spring 2025 Main Library Gallery exhibit, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive, curated by Rich Dana. Event Schedule  4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curator Rich Dana 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks in the Main Library Gallery  6 p.m.: Opening event ends 8 p.m.: Main Library Gallery closes (open late on Tuesdays) Admission to the gallery is always free. No RSVP required for this event. About the...

Join us Feb. 4 for Sarah Bond's lecture about her new book: "Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire" (Yale University Press, 2025).

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 and continue Grant Wood’s creative advocacy in the School of Art & Art History and the Division of...

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...

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 activity encourages imagination and creativity, while developing fine motor skills. Come and let your artistic side shine! Space is limited; please reserve your spot at ...

Join us for another 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, we're celebrating Valentine's Day for a whole week! We're giving students the chance to show what artworks they love in our galleries, as well as the opportunity to make their own art. Visit the Stanley Museum of HeARTs anytime during the week — we'll have paper hearts available at the front desk for students to leave on the...

Join us for another 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, we're celebrating Valentine's Day for a whole week! We're giving students the chance to show what artworks they love in our galleries, as well as the opportunity to make their own art. Visit the Stanley Museum of HeARTs anytime during the week — we'll have paper hearts available at the front desk for students to leave on the...

Join us for another 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, we're celebrating Valentine's Day for a whole week! We're giving students the chance to show what artworks they love in our galleries, as well as the opportunity to make their own art. Visit the Stanley Museum of HeARTs anytime during the week — we'll have paper hearts available at the front desk for students to leave on the...

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. Learn more: https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/its-a-fine-thing it’s a fine thing is generously supported by the Terra Foundation...