Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece. Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome. Write at the Stanley meets every fourth...

Join us for a live podcast session at the Stanley with Museum Confidential: The Podcast. Host Jeff Martin will be in conversation with a panel of guest speakers including editor of In a Time of Witness, Derek (DK) Nnuro (Curator of Special Projects, Stanley Museum of Art), Lauren Lessing (Director, Stanley Museum of Art ) and contributing writers from In a Time of Witness.   The conversation will explore the ideas behind the conception of the catalog, how it merges visual and literary arts and...

Hear some of the celebrated contributors of In a Time of Witness read from their poems, short stories, and essays with the artworks that inspired their writing. Reception with light refreshments to follow. Beyond a traditional museum exhibition catalogue, this unprecedented interdisciplinary project features 31 writers—alumni of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, International Writing Program, and Literary Translation Program—who contributed original literary responses to artworks they chose from the...

Join the Stanley to celebrate the publication of its groundbreaking catalog, In a Time of Witness. The event will be accompanied by light refreshments and live music from Ramin Roshandel and Jean-Francois Charles. Beyond a traditional museum exhibition catalog, this unprecedented interdisciplinary project features 31 writers—alumni of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, International Writing Program, and Literary Translation Program—who contributed original literary responses to artworks they chose...

How can the history of activism in sports help us understand the dynamics shaping conflicts today? How might labor relations in sport be imagined differently? How does the structure of sporting entertainment provide opportunities and obstacles to activism, and how can activists navigate these challenges? As fans flock to sports arenas to cheer for their favorite teams, these spaces are simultaneously important societal battlegrounds. From acts of political protest by players to legislative...

Discover Your University resumes this fall with opportunities to learn about research initiatives, academic programs, arts and recreation, museums, and history.

In this class, participants will draw artworks in the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different piece. The sessions will begin with an introduction to and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the piece. Classes will be held Sept. 17, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17.  Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only art-making materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and...

Join us for our first installment of Night at the Museum—a series of monthly events for students that occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.  This month, the Stanley is focused on promoting exercising your civic duty: voting! Members of Hawk the Vote, a student organization made up of individuals with a shared passion for voter registration, participation, and education at the University of Iowa, will be present to talk with students about the importance of voting (in local, state...

Discover the beauty of Black entrepreneurship and culture with vendors, performers, and more! DJ music by DJ cDisiac will set the vibe!

Join us to hear Isabel Cauas will discuss her current book project, Women Printmakers Who Have Left Their Imprint at Taller 99. It highlights 47 female artists who have worked at Taller 99 (Santiago, Chile) from when it opened in 1956 to the present. Each profile tells a unique story of a woman seeking to make art under the constraints and expectations of Chilean society over the past six decades. Diego Lasansky and Adam Rake will join Isabel in conversation during the second half of the...

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...

Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece. Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome. Write at the Stanley meets every fourth...

Students, come celebrate the one year anniversary of the new Stanley Museum of Art!  Join us in the Stanley Museum of Art lobby for cupcakes and snacks, lawn games, music, and a self-guided gallery activity that explores all the amazing student-focused events and activities that have taken place in the past year since the Stanley's opening on Aug. 26, 2022. This event has been moved indoors in consideration of the extreme heat expected this week. 

The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art presents Drawn Over: Reclaiming Our Histories.  Featuring the museum’s world-renowned collection of Native American ledger drawings and guest curated by Dr. Jacki Thompson Rand (citizen, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma); Associate Vice Chancellor for Native Affairs, Associate Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The show is generously supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art with additional support from John S. and Patricia C...

Does nature inspire you? Are you curious about how the Stanley's collection relates to the natural world? Join us for this drop-in poetry writing workshop presented in partnership with the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition. Bring your curiosity and creativity, and we'll provide simple poetry structures and prizes for your time. The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is a nonprofit organization with a long-standing tradition of providing professional development to formal and non...

When Pigasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden, is a story about art and friendship that introduces animal versions of two of the best-known painters in the world. After listening to the story, kids will create a colorful “Wild Art House” inspired by the artworks of Picasso and Matisse in the story. Workshop led by Debra Marqusee. Stanley Creates is planned with families in mind; UI students are also welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please reserve...

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...

Looking for a restorative break in your day? Join us for a sit spot with Iowa Conservation Education Coalition! ICEC will lead the program and guide you through focusing on each of your senses as you sit in Gibson Square Park in front of the Stanley Museum of Art. The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is a nonprofit organization with a long-standing tradition of providing professional development to formal and nonformal educators in conservation and environmental education. ICEC is...

Join us for our first storytime with the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library! We’ll be reading Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall. The story follows the journey of a crayon that has a “red” paper label, but everything they draw turns out blue. After trying to be red and failing, they find a friend who helps them embrace who they are and celebrate their beauty. After the story, kids are invited to explore the galleries with a special “blue” scavenger hunt and red-themed self-guided tour. Don’t...

The University of Iowa is hosting its first-ever Grandparents University®. Hawkeye grandparents and grandchildren, ages 8–14 years old, can experience student life together while taking part in educational, fun, and unique activities. View courses: https://www.foriowa.org/grandparentsu This one-day event—Thursday, July 13—will provide exclusive experiences in arts and humanities, health and wellness, and science that are meaningful to both the young and young at heart. Create lasting memories...