Event Recaps

A girl with short dark hair, wearing a dark green top, dark blue jeans, and dark glasses stands in front of a glass exhibition case displaying artifacts..

Excavation to Exhibit: Student-Curated Exhibition

Friday, August 15, 2025
Mary Alice Waite shares her experience working on the exhibition "Ethics, Art, and Connections with Nature: Exploring the Archaeological Cultures of Mill Creek and Glenwood," in spring 2025, as part of a team of student curators.
A photo of Stanley student employee, Shaun Mallonga, working on Jiha Moon's mural, 'One An Other,' in the Stanley Museum of Art lobby.

A Reflection on Working with Jiha Moon

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Shaun Mallonga, an MFA student at the University of Iowa and Gallery Host at the Stanley Museum of Art, reflects on the experience of working with artist Jiha Moon on her recent mural project, "One An Other," in the Stanley Museum of Art's lobby.
A photo of a linoleum block print; printed in red ink, the image is of Keith Haring, a young man wearing glasses, with vibrant, childlike imagery, reminsicent of his artwork, swirling around his head.

Marta Leira: Inspired by Keith Haring

Sunday, June 9, 2024
A junior at the University of Iowa and a former Horn Elementary student (2008 - 2014), Marta Leira has enjoyed learning about Haring's life and legacy, creating portraits of the artist for her class, "Printmaking and the Politics of Protest." Click this link to learn more about Marta's work on Haring for her class, and how, in her mind, he embodies 'Good Trouble.'
A photo of Amelia Goldsby standing and presenting in one of the African art galleries at the Stanley Museum of Art.

Reflections on the Course Curating the Arts of Africa in America

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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).
A photo of Monica standing beside a poster she made at the Iowa Arts Fest, detailing her work as part of Cory Gundlach's class.

A Reflection on MUSM:4081 Curating the Arts of Africa in America

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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).
A photo of Graham Parsons: he stares calmly into the camera.

Student Art Showcase Spotlight: Graham Parsons

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
As part of the SCC's April event, we interviewed thirteen student artists to learn about what art means to them and to hear their stories about how they incorporate art into their lives while balancing school and other commitments. Click here to read about Graham Parsons and see some of his work!
A photo of Annelise Richardson: she is wearing a pink top and smiling at the camera.

Student Art Showcase Spotlight: Annelise Richardson

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
As part of the SCC's April event, we interviewed thirteen student artists to learn about what art means to them and to hear their stories about how they incorporate art into their lives while balancing school and other commitments. Click here to read about Annelise Richardson and see some of her work!
A photo of Grace Burke: she is smiling gently at the camera.

Student Art Showcase Spotlight: Grace Burke

Monday, April 10, 2023
As part of the SCC's April event, we interviewed thirteen student artists to learn about what art means to them and to hear their stories about how they incorporate art into their lives while balancing school and other commitments. Click here to read about Grace Burke and see some of her work!
A photo of Zoe Dervin: smiling, in a suit, lit with blue light.

Student Art Showcase Spotlight: Zoe Dervin

Sunday, April 9, 2023
As part of the SCC's April event, we interviewed thirteen student artists to learn about what art means to them and to hear their stories about how they incorporate art into their lives while balancing school and other commitments. Click here to read about Zoe Dervin and see some of her work!