Saturday, 02 Oct 2021
Open House Weekend at University Museums
Enjoy three fall exhibitions during the fall open house weekend.
Sunday, 03 Oct 2021
Open House Weekend at University Museums
Enjoy three fall exhibitions during the fall open house weekend.
Sunday Tours: Ginnever "Folded Forms"
From complex geometry to striking forms, Charles Ginnever explored the intricacy of origami throughout his career. University Museums Curator Sydney Marshall takes you through the new exhibition "Charles Ginnever: Folded Forms."
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021
Color Improv
With the synesthetic experience in mind, professional musicians will create improvisations based on the works of art in the reACT exhibition "Color Matters," translating color into sound. Join us and experience the sound of color at this unique event.
Sunday, 10 Oct 2021
Sunday Tours: Bilingual "Arte Cubano"
Journey through the exhibition "Arte Cubano" and learn about the varied artistic expressions found in contemporary Cuban art. Spanish translation by the students of the course Culture and Community: Iowa and Midwest Latino/as.
Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Lecture: Odette Casamayor-Cisneros
Cuban-born writer and scholar Dr. Odette Casamayor-Cisneros is Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. This lecture is in conjunction with the "Arte Cubano" exhibition.
Wednesday, 20 Oct 2021
Art Walk: Abstraction in Public Art
The concept of Abstraction in art has always been divisive. Join University Museums to explore how abstraction is a continuum expressed throughout the Art on Campus Collection
Thursday, 21 Oct 2021
Science & Technology Cafe: Into an Electric World
Using materials from the Smithsonian collections, Dr. Hal Wallace takes a walk through history, discussing cultural, economic, and social consequences of electric lighting and electrification.
Sunday, 24 Oct 2021
Sunday Tours: Bilingual "Arte Cubano"
Journey through the exhibition "Arte Cubano" and learn about the varied artistic expressions found in contemporary Cuban art. Spanish translation by the students of the course Culture and Community: Iowa and Midwest Latino/as.
Wednesday, 27 Oct 2021
Gallery Chat: "Color Matters" with Dr. Monic Behnken
A facilitated discussion of the reACT exhibition "Color Matters" guest curated by Dr. Jonathan Sturm, Professor of Music. Hear different perspectives from Dr. Monic Behnken. Ask questions and "reACT" to the exhibition.