- Alumni/Friends
- Community Members
- Everybody
- Faculty/Staff
- Graduate Students
- Parents
- Peer Institutions
- Postdocs
- Prospective Students
- Students
- Accessibility
- After Class
- Arts Iowa
- Be Better
- BIPOC Wellness
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Economic and Community Development
- Employee Well-Being
- Humanities
- Informatics
- Research
- STEM
- Student Life
- Well-Being
- Academic Calendar
- Advancement Event
- Arts/Entertainment
- Athletics/Recreation
- Ceremony/Reception
- Commencement
- Community Event
- Conference/Workshop
- Exhibit
- Fair
- Graduate Professional Development
- Guest Speaker
- Health Event
- Information Session
- Lecture/Discussion
- Meeting
- Open House
- Performance
- Reading
- Seminar
- Social
- Thesis Defense
- Training
- University Holiday
- Academic Advising Center
- Baker Teacher Leader Center
- Carver College of Medicine
- Center for Advancement
- Center for the Book
- College of Dentistry
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Law
-
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- African American Studies Program
- Department of American Studies
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Dance
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Department of English
- Department of Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies
- Department of Health and Human Physiology
- Department of History
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Department of Rhetoric
- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Division of Interdisciplinary Programs
- Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Magid Center for Writing
- Nonfiction Writing Program
- Office of Sustainability and the Environment
- School of Art and Art History
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- School of Music
- School of Social Work
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- Commencement
- Department of Athletics
- Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity
- Division of Student Life
- Faculty Senate
- Graduate College
- Hancher Auditorium
- Hawk-IDDRC
- Information Technology Services
- Institute for Clinical & Translational Science
- International Programs
- International Writing Program
- Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Office of the Provost
- Office of the Vice President for Research
- Pomerantz Career Center
- Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
- State Hygienic Laboratory
- The Writing University
- Tippie College of Business
- UI Retirees Association
- University College
- University Human Resources
- University Libraries
- University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Nov 21, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready for a night of music and fun at the Stanley! Join us for a concert, part of SCOPE's Lamplight Series, featuring talented local artists. More information coming soon! Based in Iowa City, the Student Commission on Programming Entertainment (SCOPE) is dedicated to bringing quality concerts and entertainment to the University of Iowa campus and Iowa City Community by creating an engaging live music experience, while providing a learning opportunity for students interested in the musi...
Nov 21, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Everyone is invited to SCOPE's first concert in their Lamplight Series this year, Jazz at the Stanley! The Stanley Museum of Art and SCOPE Productions are proud to collaborate to host a jazz concert featuring the Miles Kean Group and the Marvin Truong Jazz Collective. The event will take place at the Stanley Museum of Art on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kean, a local bassist and vocalist, has released a number of singles, and a full-length album titled My Name is Miles. Truong, a risin...
Nov 22, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a creative adventure at the Stanley Museum of Art! Children are invited to design their very own 4x4 inch mosaic tiles. This engaging artmaking program will allow young artists to explore patterns, colors, and textures as they piece together their unique creations. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this activity encourages imagination and creativity, while developing fine motor skills. Come and let your artistic side shine! Space is limited; please reserve your spot...
Nov 24, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us for an informal, guided tour of the Stanley Museum of Art. Our team of docents will lead you through the galleries, exploring highlights from our diverse collection. Perfect for small groups or walk-in visitors, this tour offers a flexible and engaging way to learn about the collection. No reservations required. Simply drop in and join us for an hour of art appreciation, but note that space is limited. More information coming soon!
Nov 24, 2024
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Fall Semester! 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. T...
Nov 27, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Let your imagination run wild as you create your very own zany tree! In this hands-on workshop, children will use air-dry clay, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and other colorful materials to design and assemble unique and whimsical trees. From towering giants to tiny saplings, the possibilities are endless! Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-november-27/3071694 Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the p...
Dec 6, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Dec 7, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for an engaging conversation featuring Gil Vazquez, Executive Director of the Keith Haring Foundation, and Brad Gooch, acclaimed author of Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. This insightful discussion will be facilitated by Diana Tuite, curator of the exhibition To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring in Iowa City. The conversation will include insights into Keith Haring’s life, work, and activism; the process of writing Haring’s biography; and explore how Haring’s work continu...
Dec 12, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join students of ARTH3250: Brushwork in Chinese Art in exploring ink art in the Stanley Museum of Art collection. Led by Amy Huang, Assistant Professor of Art History, class members will share short presentations and host the exhibition open house. 5:30–6 p.m. presentations 6–7:30 p.m. open house
Dec 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. S...
Dec 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
Dec 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
Dec 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
Feb 7, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Feb 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. These events, called "Nights at the Museum," occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late, are planned and developed with the assistance of the Campus Engagement Coordinator, a student employee who works with museum staff to engage student audiences. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending these student even...
Mar 7, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Mar 13, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. These events, called "Nights at the Museum," occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late, are planned and developed with the assistance of the Campus Engagement Coordinator, a student employee who works with museum staff to engage student audiences. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending these student even...
Apr 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Apr 17, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. These events, called "Nights at the Museum," occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late, are planned and developed with the assistance of the Campus Engagement Coordinator, a student employee who works with museum staff to engage student audiences. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending these student even...
May 2, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
May 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
May 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
May 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
Jun 6, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Jul 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Aug 1, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Sep 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Oct 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Nov 7, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...
Dec 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 sessio...