ISU Events
Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Week
September 23-28: An enchanting cast of characters awaits you! Meet Norm, Norma, Nate, Nora, Elwood, Jake, and the ever-popular foot-tall Ginormagnome. Start (or keep building) your gnome village with cute little mushrooms, a small planter, or a fairy house.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Curator's Tour of "Barragan: A Spiritual Master" with Anne Pagel
Anne Pagel, Curator of the Karen and Robert Duncan Art Collection will provide a gallery walk of the photography exhibition "Barragan: A Spiritual Master".
Curator's Tour of "Barragan: A Spiritual Master" with Anne Pagel
Anne Pagel, Curator of the Karen and Robert Duncan Art Collection will provide a gallery walk of the photography exhibition "Barragan: A Spiritual Master".
Concert: Carver Commodore (indie rock)
Their music blends elements of alternative rock, indie, and Southern influences, drawing comparisons to bands like Kings of Leon and The Strokes. Over the years, Carver Commodore has released multiple albums and singles, including their latest single "TOO LOUD."
Concert: The Two Tracks
The Two Tracks draw inspiration from the rural surroundings of their home in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. Their live show features an array of sounds from introspective ballads to foot-stomping anthems that reflect their earthy authenticity and a genuine love for the craft.
Left on Red
Henry Payer is a Ho-Chunk artist who works primarily with collage and mixed media. Born in Sioux City, IA in 1986, Payer received a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM in 2008. He was invited to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained an MFA in 2013. Henry has exhibited his work at locations such as the Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln, NE; All My Relations Gallery in Minneapolis, MN;...
Completely Incomplete Artist Lecture
Peter Pincus, Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Rochester Institute of Technology, will discuss the complex nature of balancing life as a ceramic artist, tenured professor, researcher, and full-time parent.
Completely Incomplete Artist Lecture
Peter Pincus, Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Rochester Institute of Technology, will discuss the complex nature of balancing life as a ceramic artist, tenured professor, researcher, and full-time parent.
Photo Transfers with Embroidery Class w/Judy Lemish
Create handmade keepsakes from your favorite photos and memories. Meets Wednesdays beginning September 18, 6-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Crying on the Camino
Crying on the Camino is an original one-woman show conceived at the Wynn Handman Studios in New York City. This is a true account of an 11 day, 200-mile trek along Spainâs Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim path leading to the Cathedral of the Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain. Each year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world walk or bike various routes to reach this final destination. This show...
The Campus Environment: Trees and Sculpture on Central Campus
Take a stroll with ISU Horticulture professor Jeff Iles and Anderson Sculpture Garden curator Sydney Marshall to explore the central campus landscape.
Drop in Craft: Vinyl Record Painting
September 3-30: Browse through our crate of old vinyl and use paint or special markers to turn a record into a piece of wall art. Write out song lyrics, create a mandala, make it abstract - the possibilities are endless!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Plant Lover's Week
September 16-21: Our pots are both charming and functional vessels for your indoor plants. From little pots for baby succulents to larger ones for more established plants, find a fun way to show off your greens.
School's Out Kids' Crafts: Geometric Paintings
Fun crafts for kids 15 and under on a day off school! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Carillon Concert: 125th Anniversary celebration
The concert will feature musical collaborations with the ISU Brass Ensemble, and the Iowa State
Singers, and include a tribute to the campanile's founders. Part of the North Central Regional Carillon Conference.
Preservation of the Farm House Museum
Look up! The Farm House Museum recently underwent a roof replacement and exterior painting to receive a historically accurate "glow up" before celebrating 50 years of being a public museum. Join the consulting preservation architect and the curator for an insightful look at the project.
Preservation of the Farm House Museum
Look up! The Farm House Museum recently underwent a roof replacement and exterior painting to receive a historically accurate "glow up" before celebrating 50 years of being a public museum. Join the consulting preservation architect and the curator for an insightful look at the project.