Admission and programs are free and open to the public. Donations support student engagement through exhibitions and educational programs. | |
The semester is ending and some of our beloved interns are graduating. We're sad to see them go but are grateful for all the hours they chose to spend with us. They've helped with installations, staffed museums and events, made promotions, provided research, and even curated exhibitions. Here is a bit about our graduating interns: | |
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Quinn Vandenberg (Advertising '23)
Public Relations Intern, Farm House Museum Intern
Quinn has been with University Museums in different roles over the last three years. We don't have enough space here to list all the ways he has helped out. Outside of his internship, and as part of the Army ROTC program, Quinn once organized a physical training that had Cadets racing to different Art on Campus locations in the early morning darkness. He was also one of the models for Fields of Endeavor (pictured above with Quinn) by Rose Frantzen.
After graduation, Quinn will spend his summer in the Ames area before his deployment with the US Army. You just might find him volunteering with us a few times while he's still around. Click the button below to watch a video Quinn made with intern Finn McNally about his experience.
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Travis Berhenke (History '23)
Farm House Museum Intern
Over the past two years, Travis cleaned, schlepped, gave tours, staffed events, and curated an exhibition at the Farm House Museum. You can support his work by visiting Growing Up Victorian, on exhibition through October 31.
After working so hard, Travis plans to take some time off from studies. Click the button below to watch a video Travis made with intern Finn McNally about his experience.
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Joslyn Sperry (Anthropology '23)
Education Intern
On top of every task she was given, we couldn't seem to give Joslyn enough to do! (And that says a lot because we always have something that needs to be done.) Though we only had her for one semester, she was able to work on projects that will benefit University Museums for years to come. One project was working on object highlight videos with another intern, Brielle Tuttle. Click the button below to watch a video where Joslyn talks about Reckoning (pictured above with Joslyn) by Harriet Bart.
Joslyn plans to take a gap year to gain experience working in museums before applying to graduate school for museum studies or a related field. This summer you can find her working at Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA.
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Finn McNally (Journalism & Mass Communication '23)
Public Relations Intern
Finn needed to fit 400 internship hours into one semester and did so with University Museums! He made a lot of graphics and got some great experience creating videos. Click the button below to watch a video Finn made with Nicholas Scott about America in the Making: Thomas Jefferson by N. C. Wyeth
When he graduates, Finn plans to do news writing.
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Kyra Troendle (Community & Regional Planning and Environmental Studies '23)
Farm House Museum Intern
Kyra spent her internship doing research and writing for the Farm House Museum. Some of this writing is becoming blog entries for the University Museums website. Her first one is published, and more will go online this summer.
Kyra is newly engaged to be married and will be heading off to graduate school this fall.
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People Saving Places
Last summer, University Museums traveled to Centerville, IA to see firsthand how Kyle Shiroma and Gerhard Spillmann are saving and preserving the historic Drake Hall. This visit became a two-part virtual program in conjunction with the Farm House Museum.
If you missed the original release or would like to watch again, both videos are on our YouTube channel.
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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.
Stay tuned to our eNews and social media this month for ways people associated with your University Museums are saving places.
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LAST CHANCE Joyce Scott: Messages
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It's the final week for Joyce J. Scott: Messages! 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
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Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Closed Mondays & University Holidays
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Caught Peeping, 2021 by Joyce J. Scott
Glass beads, thread, wire, peyote stitch
On loan from Mobilia Gallery, photo: Jeff Butler, model: Aisha Butler
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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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Farm House Closed May 15-19 | |
The Farm House Museum will close Monday, May 15 for an end-of-semester break. It will reopen for the summer on Monday, May 22. | |
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Farm House Museum
601 Farm House Lane
Ames, IA
Hours
Monday-Friday, noon-1:00pm
Closed weekends & University Holidays
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Sunday, May 21
2:00-3:00pm
Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, 2nd floor
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Registration not required. By registering you will receive a reminder and any updates via email. | |
What are your summer plans? We hope they involve your University Museums! We have some suggestions... | |
Art Walks, tours, and other programs already scheduled can be found on our online calendar. Who knows what new events could pop up... | |  |
Gather a group of 8 or more and plan a personalized tour of your favorite museum, the Anderson Sculpture Garden, or the Art on Campus! | | |
It's easier to get around the ISU campus over the summer. Stroll the Anderson Sculpture Garden, cool off in the air conditioned buildings looking for Art on Campus, or stop in one of the museums and say hi. | | |
Whether you're in Ames or traveling the globe, you can watch our virtual and recorded programs anywhere you have internet access. Our YouTube channel has content from current and past exhibitions. | | |
Are you planning an event? You can rent a museum! Check out the Facilities page on our website for more information. | |
Events, Activities, & More | |
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. | |
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Sunday, May 14
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Rae Reilly
Brunnier Art Museum
Monday, May 15-Friday, May 19
Farm House Museum closed for end of semester break
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
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
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University Museums is always open online | | | | |
