Week of May 1, 2023

Admission and programs are free and open to the public. Donations support student engagement through exhibitions and educational programs.

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Celebrate Preservation Month in May

This year’s Preservation Month theme is People Saving Places—a month-long, celebratory high-five to everyone doing the great work of saving places and inspiring others to do the same. Access resources from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help you celebrate!

Stay tuned to our eNews and social media this month for ways people associated with your University Museums are saving places.

Registration is FULL for this event.

Museums staff Sydney Marshall and Caitlin Patton along with ISU Creamery staff will present a joint tour of the ISU Creamery and the public works of art located in the Food Sciences Building. Meet outside the front entrance of Food Sciences.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Learn about glass novelties, canes, and other “knick-knacks” with Gloria Dobbs, Quester and antique dealer. Program includes a reception. No registration.

Sunday, May 7, 2:00-4:00pm at Brunnier Art Museum

In conjunction with Reflections of Iowa: The History of Iowa Questers through Glass.

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Joyce J. Scott: Messages has been extended through May 14, but that day is quickly approaching! Be sure to stop in the Brunnier Art Museum and experience the stories Scott tells through her beadwork.

Brunnier Art Museum

Scheman Building, 2nd floor

1805 Center Drive

Ames, IA

Hours:

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm

Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm

Closed Mondays & University Holidays

We have the book of the Joyce J. Scott Messages exhibition on sale in the Brunnier Art Museum.

Now 50% off!

Stop in and buy one before they're gone...

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Jerome Thompson, retired State Curator with the State Historical Society of Iowa, will explore the people and events that may have influenced this important installation on the Iowa State campus.

In conjunction with Telling Tales: Exploring Narrative Art in the Permanent Collection at Brunnier Art Museum through July 23.

Registration not required. By registering you will receive a reminder and any updates via email.

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Susan Chrysler White was on campus installing Capella in the Sukup Atrium. Check out this article from the ISU College of Engineering to learn more about this new Art on Campus acquisition.

See more works of art by Susan Chrysler White in your University Museums collection.

What are your summer plans? We hope they involve your University Museums! We have some suggestions...

Are you planning an event? You can rent a museum! Check out the Facilities page on our website for more information.

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Click the title of events for more information and/or to register. Registration is not required for events unless there is limited capacity. Registering allows us to send you updates and reminders for the event. All University Museums events are free and open to the public.

Thursday, May 4 (registration FULL)

2:00-3:00pm

The History of Dairying: From Art to Ice Cream

with ISU Creamery

begins outside Food Sciences entrance

registration required

Sunday, May 7

2:00-4:00pm

The Cousins of Early American Pattern Glass

with Gloria Dobbs

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, May 14

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Rae Reilly

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, May 21

2:00-3:00pm

Sculpting an Icon: Christian Petersen and the Fountain of the Four Seasons

with Jerome Thompson

Brunnier Art Museum

Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28

Brunnier Art Museum closed for Memorial Day weekend

Monday, May 29

All University Museums and the office closed for Memorial Day

Saturday, June 3

8:00am-12:30pm

University Museums at the Farmers' Market

Ames Main Street Farmers' Market

Sunday, June 4

2:00-3:00pm

Forward to 50 | Innovate and Engage with Scholarship and Research

Brunnier Art Museum

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