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Artists and Archives: Creating Contemporary Art from History
A collaborative discussion between University Museums and the University Library's department of Special Collections and University Archives examining how artists have used archives as resources for the creation of contemporary art. Learn about the most recent experience with artist Beth Lipman as she utilized Special Collection objects for the glass elements tracing the past, present, and future of ISU in her new public sculpture, "Hive Mind."
Art Walk: Architecture and Design
Across Iowa State's campus, the Art on Campus Collection is woven into the very walls and windows of its buildings. From shimmering stained glass to striking bronze and carved stone, explore with museum docent Dana Schumacher the stunning details that bring life and history to some of ISU's most iconic buildings.
Preservation and Manufacturing in Public Art: Sawyer Krotz and Jake Behrens
University Museums is committed to conserving and maintaining historic public art. In addition to traditional conservation methods, staff are also using new technologies--like 3D modeling and scanning. Join University Museums staff, along with Sawyer Krotz and Jake Behrens from the ISU Manufacturing and Teaching Labs, for a behind-the-scenes look at their innovative work and recent collaboration on the History of Dairying conservation project.
Museum Meetup: Exploring Glass!
I spy...a table made of glass! Spot the unexpected in Beth Lipman: Middle of the Story at the Christian Petersen Art Museum! Join us for a fun scavenger hunt and etched glass activity inspired by the exhibition's stunning glass installations. Explore the gallery and enjoy free treats while you're here!
Prussian Blue: A Victorian Cyanotype Workshop
Cyanotype printmaking is a technique steeped in a fascinating history of scientific discovery, creative rebellion, and feminist artistry from the Victorian Era. Learn about the history of cyanotypes and create your own during this 3-hour come-and-go workshop.
Performance: The Addams Family
The devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.
Explore! Be a Collector FAMILY EVENT
Explore how to build a collection! Whether it is art or rocks, everyone is a collector. Activities and crafts for children and families will focus on how and why to start your own collections. Activities geared towards K-5 ages; all are welcome!
Performance: iLuminate
iLuminate features a brilliant cast of the country's top dancers performing to energetic music - including top Pop and Rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, a little jazz, a little Latin, a little hip hop and more. The dancers are outfitted with customized LED suits synced to iLuminate's proprietary software to create extraordinary lighting effects with each of the phenomenally choreographed dance moves.
Art Walk: Horticulture Hall
Stop and smell the flowers--metaphorically, of course! Join University Museums for a guided tour of the vibrant indoor and outdoor public artworks at Horticulture Hall. Rooted in both art and nature, explore stories of plant science and the horticultural pioneers who helped it flourish at Iowa State.
Family Weekend | University Museums Open Houses
Weekdays too busy for a museum visit? Don't miss your chance to explore all three University Museums' locations and their exciting fall exhibitions during Open Houses this Cyclone Family Weekend! Free admission
Cyclone Family Art Walk
Join University Museums for a guided walking tour of Iowa State's public art collection during Cyclone Family Weekend! Discover highlights from the Art on Campus Collection across central campus and experience artworks that celebrate the importance of family and the vibrant, generational spirit of Cyclone pride.
Family Weekend | University Museums Open Houses
Weekdays too busy for a museum visit? Don't miss your chance to explore all three University Museums' locations and their exciting fall exhibitions during Open Houses this Cyclone Family Weekend! Free admission
Performance: The Great Gatsby Ballet
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new Broadway-style ballet by the World Ballet Company.
Visual Histories: University Museums and Ames History Museum
A weekend opportunity to learn how Beth Lipman's new sculpture Hive Mind intertwines the stories of Iowa State and Ames community members in the new massive installation. Enjoy time inside the exhibition, Beth Lipman: Middle of the Story, and outdoors at the sculpture, while hearing from curator Adrienne Gennett and Ames History Museum staff members. This collaborative event is open to anyone interested in Ames history and the University Museums.
Curator's Tour: Arsenic and Old Lace
Victorian life was full of poisons - from arsenic and strychnine to cyanide. Roll up those lacey sleeves to delve beyond the beauty into the more dangerous side of the Victorian household with Farm House Museum curator Allison Sheridan. In conjunction with the current exhibition "Women's Domestic Artistries: 1860-1910."
Austin Eischeid and the New Perennial Movement Sample Garden
The now one-year-old New Perennial Movement Sample Garden in the Anderson Sculpture Garden is full of beautiful perennials, thoughtfully designed by ISU alum Austin Eischeid. Join Austin for a lecture followed by a stroll through the garden. Gain insight into the process behind this new section of the garden, and what it takes to select and create a work of art in garden form.
Artist Lecture: Karen LaMonte
With a career spanning three decades, artist Karen LaMonte has explored sculpture through various media, drawing on themes such as beauty, gender, and nature. Inspired by societal perceptions of beauty, in this lecture the artist will share insights into her creative process. Funded by the J.W. Fisher Endowed Artists Residency Fund.
Performance: Comedian Preacher Lawson
Comedian Preacher Lawson is joined by his mother and brother Justin, for their first stand-up comedy show at Stephens Auditorium. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC's hit series, "America's Got Talent" (2017), where he made it to the final round.
Art Walk: Blueprints of Life
How do you classify an organism? What makes up an ecosystem? Learn through the public art of Iowa State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences departments! This guided tour reveals how art and science combine to tell the story of biological structures and organisms in bold, visual ways.
University Museums Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Join University Museums in celebrating the culmination of it's 50th anniversary. Enjoy exhibitions, special announcements, a book release, and much more. Event details to be released at a later date.