Summer 2026–2027. On loan to the Stanley Museum of Art from the “nature paintings” series by artist Steve Erickson, who has lived and worked in Iowa City since 1991. "Earth" is the fourth installment in the museum’s "Thresholds" series, which highlights the work of Iowa-affiliated artists.

May 12, 2026–Spring 2027. This student-curated exhibition examines select works from the Stanley Museum of Art’s African collection and the varying degrees of comfort associated with historical African collections in American art museums.

April 16, 2026 - October 25, 2026. This exhibition highlights Richard Diebenkorn’s recently conserved painting, "Ocean Park #17." It is on view for the first time in many years in the company of an earlier oil on canvas, "Berkeley #2," and select prints.

February 28, 2026 – July 26, 2026. This exhibition engages with the artistic and cultural constructions of masculinity within Africa and its diaspora through historical, modern, and contemporary works from the Stanley Museum of Art’s permanent collection, in addition to strategic loans from contemporary artists.

Summer 2025 - 2026. A collaborative exhibition between the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist, Department of Anthropology, and the Stanley Museum of Art. Featuring artifacts of the Indigenous people from archaeologically defined Mill Creek and Glenwood cultures.

The Visual Laboratory contains artwork specially selected by instructors for their courses throughout the semester. It also includes a table for students to work or meet, and a puzzle for visitors to enjoy.

“Fragments of the Canon” encourages viewers to contemplate the idea of who can collect art and who has the power to shape the stories we tell about history and culture.

This exhibition showcases nearly thirty masks from the Stanley's permanent collection, exploring their cultural significance, artistic ingenuity, and role in ritual performance.

The Stanley Museum of Art's collection of ceramic vessels that showcase African pottery as a vital artistic tradition, from essential containers to ceremonial objects.