Our Mission

The Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa:

  • Propels student success through immersive, arts-enriched education;
  • Strengthens community through responsive, innovative exhibitions and programming; and
  • Builds public trust in museums, modelling ethical approaches to people and collections.

Our Vision

At the University of Iowa, art fuels critical thinking, bold scholarship, and the development of citizen-leaders equipped to meet a complex world with creativity, empathy, and integrity. Across campus and beyond, communities are strengthened by inclusive access to art, arts-enriched education, and ethical museum practices, helping more people see themselves reflected in cultural spaces and empowered to imagine a more just world. 

art museum gallery with the words "Elliott Gallery" on the wall

Our History

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The Building

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Two red armchairs and a small table with flowers sit in front of a glass window with sunlight streaming in.

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Employment/Opportunities