Event Channel: University Museums
| Path: | ISU > Dept > University Museums |
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| URL: | http://www.museums.iastate.edu/ |
| Phone: | 515-294-3342 |
| Address: | 290 Scheman Building |
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Upcoming Events (More Events)
Art Walk: Dress and Drapery
Clothing and textiles have connected humanity across the expanse of history, geography, and culture. Join Caitlin Patton, the education assistant of the Christian Petersen Museum and the Art on Campus Collection, for a tour of public art featuring figures in a variety of garments and styles.
Art Write Now with the Ames Writers Collective
"Art Write Now" invites writers of all levels to explore the connection between visual art and creative writing! The program includes a guided tour of the Christian Petersen Art Museum's exhibitions with curator Alison Ranniger, followed by writing exercises led by Ana Hays McCracken to spark meaningful creative responses.
"Hive Mind" Inspirations: Chemistry at Iowa State
In the newly installed public work of art "Hive Mind", artist Beth Lipman drew inspiration from multiple ISU departments for examples of historical innovation to represent in glass. Join Brett Vanveller, associate professor in the department of Chemistry, to view some of the unique equipment found in the labs at Iowa State University, and how the discoveries made at ISU inspired the artist.
What is Place-Making in a Landscape? With Bambi Yost, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Yost will examine how landscapes, communities, and imagination combine to form meaningful and memorable places. Place-making is a collaborative and creative process; it helps communities reimagine possibilities for their shared land(s); and it strengthens place-identity, place attachment, and shared values.
Sculptures for ISU by Christian Petersen
As part of the 50th anniversary, University Museums is highlighting some of the earliest and most vital works in the Art on Campus Collection. Join University Museums for a tour of Christian Petersen's post New Deal public art for Iowa State, starting at the iconic "Fountain of Four Seasons" and ending outside MacKay Hall.
A New Deal: Christian Petersen and the PWAP
As part of the 50th anniversary, University Museums is highlighting some of the earliest and most vital works in the Art on Campus Collection. Join University Museums for a tour of Christian Petersen's first public art for Iowa State at the Food Science Building, with the History of Dairying murals and entry bas reliefs.