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Jun 2, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Start your Gallery Walk with First Stop at the Stanley! For the first time in Gallery Walk history, the Stanley Museum of Art will be joining as one of the stops. See the Stanley Museum of Art’s recent acquisition of Willie Cole’s Two-Faced Blues and the reinstallation of prints, photos, and textiles in the galleries. Then, enjoy refreshments and live music by the Blake Shaw Duo in the lobby. The Stanley will be open late until 6 p.m. After enjoying First Stop at the Stanley, head downtown...

Jun 2, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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...

Jun 10, 2023

Jun 10, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Art Dog by Thacher Hurd is an action-packed story about Arthur Dog, a mild-mannered museum guard by day and his alter ego, the mysterious, masked superhero that fights crimes in the streets of Dogopolis with his magical paint brush powers. After the story listening to the story, kids will work together to create a colorful mural masterpiece. Workshop led by Debra Marqusee. Stanley Creates is planned with families in mind; UI students are also welcome to attend. Children must be accompani...

Jul 7, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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 8, 2023

Jul 8, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Big Dog…Little Dog by P. D. Eastman is a classic canine story starring Fred and Tedd Mutts, who are opposites in every way and still best friends. Following the story, kids will make an art project related to the concepts of size, color, and opposites. 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 your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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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 memor...

Aug 4, 2023

Aug 4, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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 5, 2023

Aug 5, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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 y...

Sep 1, 2023

Sep 1, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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 21, 2023

Sep 21, 2023

All Day

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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 ...

Oct 6, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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 26, 2023

Oct 26, 2023

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Thursday, October 26 2023 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St.RSVP Mary Cohen, associate professor of music education, Music Making in U.S. Prisons (co-authored by Stuart P. Duncan). Samantha Zuhlke, assistant professor in the School of Planning and Public Affairs, The Profits of Distrust: Citizen-Consumers, Drinking Water, and the Crisis of Confidence in American Government (co-authored by Manuel P. Teodoro and David Switzer) Stephen Warren, professor of histor...

Nov 3, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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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...