Amelia Goldsby, a PhD student in the University of Iowa's Art History program, reflects on her experience taking the class MUSM:4081 during the Spring 2024 semester. This class was taught through a synchronous learning hybrid platform with students at Indiana University, and engaged with African art collections at both the Stanley Museum of Art (University of Iowa) and the Eskenazi Museum of Art (Indiana University).

Monica Vree, a PhD student in the University of Iowa's Art History program, reflects on her experience taking the class MUSM:4081 during the Spring 2024 semester. This class was taught through a synchronous learning hybrid platform with students at Indiana University, and engaged with African art collections at both the Stanley Museum of Art (University of Iowa) and the Eskenazi Museum of Art (Indiana University).

Six of the Stanley Museum of Art's student employees worked on designing and painting a Herky statue on behalf of the Stanley, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection. Click here to read more about "Herk-E," the work that inspired the students, and their experience working on this project.

Melanie Landsittel, Graduate Assistant for Learning & Engagement, traveled to the 2024 Art Libraries of North America Conference back in April. Read this blog post to hear about her experience and what she learned.

Click here to find out more information on Alexis Belme's Senior Capstone and her exhibition at the Stanley Museum of Art.

hey, SMA! is a video interview series with visiting artists designed to succinctly communicate their work and philosophies to a public audience. This series is Abbie McLaren’s personal project for her 2023-24 academic year as museum programs intern.

During the winter 2023 term, Communications & Marketing Assistant Anaka Sanders did a project focusing on introducing the Gallery Host team to the public. Read this blog post and watch her videos to learn more about the students who greet all of our visitors when they first step into the museum!

As part of her internship, Campus Engagement Coordinator Alexis Belme created a social justice themed self-guided tour. Due to the museum's gallery rotation schedule, this tour was only available for a short time; check out this blog post to learn more about Alexis's process and see the final result if you weren't able to pick up a copy at the front desk!

A comparison of artwork from the Stanley Museum of Art’s collection to Taylor Swift’s ten original studio albums – creating a Stanley Eras Tour.