Saturday, 01 Apr 2023
Words Meet Art Part 1: Guided Tour & Writing to Writing Prompts | Option B
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! For Part 1 of Words Meet Art with Ames Writers Collective, participants will receive a guided tour of "Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy" to educate and inspire creativity. An introduction to "writing to writing prompts" will follow with writing sessions to connect writers to the exhibition.
Sunday, 02 Apr 2023
Composition and Production of Glass Through the Ages
John Hill, ISU professor emeritus of physics and a Quester, will discuss naturally produced glass followed by an examination of glass making from prehistoric times until the modern era. This program includes a reception.
Words Meet Art Part 2: Public Reading
Writers who participated in Words Meet Art Part 1 will present their flash fiction, poems, creative nonfiction, a monologue, and/or perform music in response to the exhibition "Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy" in the Christian Petersen Art Museum.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023
Date Night at the Farm House Museum
Try something new for date night by exploring the Farm House Museum during these special evening hours with friends, family, or that special someone.
Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023
In Commemoration | Walking Tour
Join Lynette Pohlman, University Museums director and chief curator, to explore the legacy of Jack Trice and Iowa State's commemorative sculptures honoring this campus icon, as well as surveying the tradition of other commemorative sculptures at Iowa State. Walking required.
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Open House Weekend with University Museums
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm.
Sunday, 16 Apr 2023
Open House Weekend with University Museums
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm.
Pohlman Fellow Program with Gracia Koele
Experience museum work through the eyes of current Pohlman Fellow Gracia Koele (History '23), as she shares her experiences over the last 8 months at University Museums.