Stanley Creates is a free, family-friendly event offered twice a semester at the Stanley Museum of Art. It provides an opportunity for families to experience the museum together through an art-making activity that takes inspiration from the Stanley collection. During their visit to the Stanley, families are also encouraged to use the Stanley Family Guide and participate in a self-guided tour of the exhibition, Homecoming.

Stanley Creates | Uncatalogued Species of the Animal Kingdom promotional image

Stanley Creates | Uncatalogued Species of the Animal Kingdom

Saturday, June 20, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Spend your Saturday at the Stanley with the kids and make their museum experience memorable. Children will experiment with stacking, bending and connecting materials to create their own kind of curious critters.

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates/3144889

Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.

Stanley Creates | Floral Garden Sculpture promotional image

Stanley Creates | Floral Garden Sculpture

Saturday, July 11, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Spend your Saturday at the Stanley with the kids and make their museum experience memorable. Children will experiment with stacking, bending and connecting materials to create a beautiful garden.

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates/3144887

Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.