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Museum Meetup: Women's Domestic Artistries
Home is where the heart is - and it's also where the art is! Come to the Farm House Museum to create quilt patterns and learn embroidery inspired by the current exhibition, Women's Domestic Artistries. Free treats provided.
Beth Lipman: Middle of the Story
Artist Beth Lipman has spent her career exploring history and humanity through material culture. Her exceptional laid tables and installations use the objects of everyday life to reference people and placemaking over time. Learn how Lipman's artistic career led her to create "Hive Mind," a new major public work of art on central campus dedicated to the past, present, and future of the impactful research and people at ISU.
Explore! Glass in the Garden | FAMILY EVENT
Explore the wonderous world of glass! Activities and crafts for children and families will focus on the uniqueness of glass while surrounded by sculptures and nature in the Anderson Sculpture Garden. Activities geared towards K-5 ages; all are welcome! *Outdoor event weather permitting. Funded by the Kathy and John Howell Art Enrichment Program.
Art Walk: Agronomy Hall
Iowa State has long been at the forefront of agronomy--advancing agriculture through science, innovation, and technology. This legacy is brought to life through the public art in and around Agronomy Hall. Join University Museums for a guided tour exploring how these works of art reflect the evolution of modern agriculture and Iowa State's vital role in shaping its future.
Curator's Tour: Christian Petersen's "Unknown Political Prisoner"
Join University Museums curators for a closer look at "The Unknown Political Prisoner," one of Christian Petersen's most powerful wartime works of art. Learn how this sculpture, once submitted to an international competition, fits into his artistic legacy and how it was recently brought to life in a newly carved version now installed in the Anderson Sculpture Garden.
50 Years of Art and Education with Lynette Pohlman
Lynette Pohlman, Warren and Beverly Madden Endowed Director and Chief Curator, University Museums, will reminisce about the highs and lows of the last 50 years of University Museums and the unique path she has created to make art a place of importance and education on the Iowa State University campus.
Art Walk: Titans of Iowa State
Step into history and meet the Titans of Iowa State! Throughout Iowa State's storied history, several figures have stood tall in their research, leadership, and achievements to the University. Explore with museum docent Steve Petska the art that honors their legacies--and see how they continue to shape Cyclone pride today.
Summer Carillon Concert Series
The monthly concert series features performances by guest carillonneurs from around the world. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the concert on the central campus lawn.
Songwriter Showcase: Lojo Russo and Abbie Sawyer
Lojo Russo and Abbie Sawyer take the stage for the fifth and final performance in the Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase series at Reiman Gardens. A local food truck will be on site and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn. Inclement weather could move the performance to the Garden Room.
Art Rental Collection Sale: Public Sale
The Memorial Union is discontinuing our Art Rental program, but there is still an opportunity to add your favorite framed posters and prints to your space.
Art Walk: Student Life and Reflections
Students are not only the group Iowa State was created to serve, but they have profoundly shaped the history and culture of campus. Take a walk of examples of student-centric public art.
Summer Carillon Concert Series
The monthly concert series features performances by guest carillonneurs from around the world. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the concert on the central campus lawn.
Paint by Number Fridays: Travel Landmarks
Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.
Paint by Number Fridays: Travel Landmarks
Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.
Pottery Painting Social on the MU Terrace
Connect with a friend, plan a date night, or meet someone new on the MU terrace!
Songwriter Showcase: Wolfskill and The Wild
Wolfskill and The Wild take the stage for the third of five performances in the Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase series at Reiman Gardens. A local food truck will be on site and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn. Inclement weather could move the performance to the Garden Room.
Paint by Number Fridays: Plants and Flowers
Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.
Paint by Number Fridays: Plants and Flowers
Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.
Pottery Painting Social on the MU Terrace
Connect with a friend, plan a date night, or meet someone new on the MU terrace!
Drop-in Craft: Altered Trinket Box
Drop in Monday-Friday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-4pm from June 2-July 31 (closed July 3-5).
Transform a lidded box with paint or decoupage to create a space to hold things like jewelry, coins, keepsakes, or a small rock collection. Select a fabric to line the interior for safekeeping your special items. We will be repurposing microscope slide boxes from campus labs, with sizes from 3" x 5" to 6" x 9".