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Oct 8, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

6:30 PM

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Join Office of the State Archaeologist's Cherie Haury-Artz at the Swisher Public Library for an educational program, Native American Uses for Plants. Learn about objects in the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist collections that illustrate the many non-food uses that Native People of North America found for plants. Plants from trees to grasses were utilized for building and wood carving, weaving and sewing, and creating colorful and beautiful objects. ...

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Join us for the second installment of Night at the Museum for this academic year — a series of monthly events for UI students that occur on Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.   This month, we are focusing on cyanotypes! Broadly, cyanotype is a photographic printmaking process, most known for its distinctive blue hues. We'll be making the simplest variation of a cyanotype: a photogram. Photograms are made by arranging opaque or translucent items onto sensitized paper, which is th...

Oct 11, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore the world of sculpture by creating unique and colorful structures using simple cardboard tubes. This program is designed to foster creativity, enhance fine motor skills, and encourage collaborative play. Join us for a fun-filled adventure in art-making where cardboard tubes transform into masterpieces! Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-tube-sculptures/3066980 Please arrive...

Oct 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Pairing Art with Literature will be led by Stanley Docent David Duer. Participants will consider and discuss selected artists, such as Pueblo potter Lucy M. Lewis, and their artworks in light of kindred writers and their literary works. David Duer is a poet and memoirist who recently retired from teaching English language arts at Cedar Rapids Washington High School. He is a docent at the Stanley Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, a member of the Iowa City Poetry Advisory Boar...

Oct 20, 2024

Oct 20, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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...

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Using Our Archives for Artist Research; A practical guide to Museum and Special Collections archives in research-creation practices. Join us for an informative lecture and workshop with Melanie Landsittel, Graduate Assistant at the Stanley Museum of Art, on Friday, 10/25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Visual Classroom on the 3rd floor.   Melanie will do a deep-dive into “Research-Creation” as it has applied to artists in Canada requesting government funding for their scholarship, explainin...

Oct 27, 2024

Oct 27, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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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...

Oct 31, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Get ready for a spook-tacular time in our children’s art program where creativity meets Halloween fun! In this engaging workshop, kids will craft their very own spooky clay magnets. This program is perfect for young artists who love to get their hands dirty and create something unique and festive. Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-spooky-clay-magnet/3066982 Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin th...

Oct 31, 2024

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Put on your favorite costume and join us for Terrifically Terrifying Treasures, a special Halloween tour on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The tour will highlight the eerie side of some favorites from the Stanley collection, and also be an opportunity to view special items pried from the darkest corners of our storage vault! Artwork featured on this tour will cover a variety of mediums that depict haunting landscapes, traditions of burial, ghostly apparitions, witchy abstractions...

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art for an afternoon filled with creativity! We invite children to explore their artistic talents by creating unique self-portrait prints. Using aluminum foil and water markers, kids will learn new techniques and express themselves in vibrant colors. This hands-on activity is perfect for young artists of all skill levels. Come and unleash your imagination with us! https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-november-5/3071687 Please arrive...

Nov 14, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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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...

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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...

Nov 22, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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

Nov 24, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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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

Nov 27, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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

Dec 17, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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

Dec 18, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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

Dec 19, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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 13, 2025

Feb 13, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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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 13, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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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 17, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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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 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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

May 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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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.