Sunday, 25 Mar 2012
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom, the Museum's annual pairing of beautiful art and fabulous flowers. This event showcases the talents of Ames-area floral designers and garden clubs as they're challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art in the Museum's collection.
Iowa Statesmen
Dr. James Rodde, conductor
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Lyrica Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul.
Tuesday, 27 Mar 2012
Artwork Submission for Focus Juried Exhibit
http://www.sac.iastate.edu/en/arts_entertainment/art_exhibits/
Image Transfers with Acrylic Mediums with Sara Merritt
There are many ways to transfer an image onto a canvas or other surface. Explore the possibilities of direct and indirect transfers using acrylic mediums.
High/Low: Graffiti, Embroidery, Technology
Teresa Paschke, associate professor of Integrated Studio Arts, creates art that explores the notion of tags, monograms, and other "markings" through textiles. She will be joined by Amy Bix, associate professor of History, who will talk about the history and technological development of textile printing.
Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat.
MIKE DOUGHTY, The Book of Drugs: Reading, Concert, Q&A
Mike Doughty and his book "The Book of Drugs." He'll read gleefully dark, haunted, and funny stories about addiction, the rise and bitter collapse of his band Soul Coughing, playing songs in between. There'll even be a Q&A with the audience.
Thursday, 29 Mar 2012
Performance: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Youth Matinee Series Performance: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Grades 1-7)
Performance: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Youth Matinee Series Performance: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Grades 1-7)
Botanical Illustration Demonstration with Smithsonian Institution's Alice Tangerini
Alice Tangerini, staff illustrator for the botany department at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of History, will speak and do an artwork demonstration. Hosted by the Biological/Pre-medical Illustration Club.
Friday, 30 Mar 2012
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
SUB Music: Katchafire
http://www.sub.iastate.edu/en/the_maintenance_shop/
Saturday, 31 Mar 2012
Beyond Basics: Portraits and Lighting with Dan Neubauer
Learn how to better understand portrait lighting patterns with stationary lights as well as posing tips for your subject. Participants will take turns being the subject. Please bring your own camera.
Book Signing and Crafting with Local Author Kristin M. Roach
Kristin is promoting her recently released book Mend It Better, a contemporary twist on the traditional skill of mending. This how-to text is accompanied by dozens of inspiring examples from Kristin's own work and that of other notable craft bloggers and artisans. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a needle book, a quick and easy project featured in the book.
SUB Music: Oberhofer w/ Pond
http://www.sub.iastate.edu/en/the_maintenance_shop/