Week of May 29, 2023

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

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NOW HIRING Curator III at Christian Petersen Art Museum

Are you interested in working at University Museums? Do you know someone who might be? Help us by sharing this job posting!

Full-time senior level position with ISU benefits package

• Required qualifications:
• Master’s degree
• 5 years of related experience
• Driver's license
• Preferred qualifications:
• Background in American art, with specialization in post-1940 and contemporary art
• Published American art scholarship of the 20th and/or 21st century
• Experience in presenting at conferences, teaching, conducting lectures, or similar experience
• Fundraising experience

People Saving Places: Allison Sheridan

Allison Sheridan is not only the Farm House Museum curator, she's also a donor. After her parents passed away, she realized she needed to have a plan for her own estate in case something were to happen to her. Working with a lawyer, Allison and her husband Chris Conklin created a plan for estate giving as part of their wills. Part of this plan includes giving to University Museums, which helps the Farm House Museum.

Click here to read Allison's story in an article by the ISU Foundation.

Throughout the month of May, celebrate Preservation Month: People Saving Places by recognizing those doing the great work of saving places and inspiring others to do the same. Access resources from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

In honor of Memorial Day, all the museums and the office are closed today, Monday, May 29.

The Anderson Sculpture Garden is always open.

As a science and technology institution, much of the public art references the many forms of innovation in science, engineering and more researched and studied on campus.

Join Museum Docent Cindy Scholten on an art walk looking at innovation in the Art on Campus Collection.

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

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More N. C. Wyeth paintings have been added to the Telling Tales exhibition! Come view these paintings at the Brunnier Art Museum and purchase the book N. C. Wyeth's America in the Making by Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong.

For a limited time, this University Museums original publication is on sale for 20% off!  You must visit the exhibition for the discount. Admission is free. Telling Tales: Exploring Narrative Art in the Permanent Collection ends July 23.

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Your University Museums will soon be celebrating 50 years! Leading up to this anniversary, our "Forward to 50" series of programs will not only highlight past accomplishments, but also emphasize current projects and future endeavors.

Join us for Forward to 50 | Innovate and Engage with Scholarship and Research on Sunday, June 4 at 2:00pm in the Brunnier Art Museum.

Two major University Museums online scholarship projects have been unveiled in the last year, the Iowa State University Biographical Dictionary and the Christian Petersen Catalogue Raissoné (Dec. 2023). Learn more about the behind-the-scenes in managing these multi-year projects, how to best utilize each publication online, and what the future holds for scholarship at University Museums.

Brunnier Art Museum

295 Scheman Building

1805 Center Drive, Ames, IA

There is no registration for this program. Free & open to the public.

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Join curator Adrienne Gennett to explore the many stories that art can tell as she tours the exhibition Telling Tales: Exploring Narrative Art in the Permanent Collection.

Sunday, June 11

2:00-3:00pm

Brunnier Art Museum

Scheman Building, 2nd floor

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Monday, May 29

All University Museums and the office closed for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 31

noon-1:00pm

Art Walk: Industry and Innovation in Art on Campus

led by docent Cindy Scholten

begins on east side of Black Engineering Bldg.

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

Sunday, June 11

2:00-3:00pm

Curator's Tour of Telling Tales

with Adrienne Gennett

Brunnier Art Museum

Wednesday, June 14

noon-1:00pm

Art Walk: Walking in the Footsteps of Jack Trice

led by Lynette Pohlman

begins at Albaugh Family Plaza, Athletic Sports Complex

Sunday, June 18

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Steve Petska

Brunnier Art Museum

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