Week of November 27, 2023 | |
Admission and programs are free and open to the public. Donations support student engagement through exhibitions and educational programs. | |
Yuletide Open House
Part of WinterFest and the Ames-area Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend
Friday, Dec. 1
5:00–8:00pm
Farm House Museum
Hosted by the University Museums’ interns, celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.
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Yuletide Open House with Santa
Cohosted by the Ames History Museum and part of the Ames-area Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend
Saturday, Dec. 2
1:00–4:00pm
Farm House Museum
Enjoy festive family fun at the Farm House Museum. Victorian yuletide themed crafts and holiday treats will be provided. Tours of the historic home in full period decoration will also be offered throughout the afternoon as well as the chance to meet and take a picture with Santa. It’s the perfect start to the holiday season for families and friends.
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Sponsorship provided by Carol Pletcher. | |
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Art Walk: Mirrors and Reflections
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Begins outside LeBaron Hall west entrance
626 Morrill Road
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Take time to enjoy artwork in the Art on Campus Collection that mirror and reflect other works of art on campus. Join docent Rick Bartosh.
There is no registration for this program; just show up!
| Image: Procession, 2006 by Michaela Mahady. Sandblasted and sand carved glass panels. An Iowa Art in State Buildings Project for LeBaron Auditorium. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2006.29a-v | |
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As the days get shorter and the sky gets dark earlier, stop by the Anderson Sculpture Garden to experience Ghost Trees at night.
Solar panels absorb energy throughout the day and power lights to shine from within the metal sculptures when it's dark. Walk through the sculptures and notice the shadows cast along the ground.
Artist Tom Stancliffe was inspired by a moonlit walk along a trail in Ledges State Park where the moon shone through trees creating silhouettes. While these sculptures do have meaning to Stancliffe, he also left room for interpretation and contemplation for you, the visitor. What are your thoughts?
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Ghost Trees, 2023 by Tom Stancliffe, Welded aluminum, solar powered LED light. Acquisition in process for the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. | | |
Did you attend these programs? Whether you missed them and want to watch the recordings, want to go back and revisit the topics, or want to share with friends, they're on our YouTube channel. You can stream from your TV, computer, tablet or phone! Go ahead and add these to your watchlist. | |
Artist Lecture | April Surgent: Exploring Climate Change in Glass | |
We recorded April Surgent's in-person lecture at the Brunnier Art Museum on October 12. The recording was just released on our YouTube channel last week. Learn about Surgent's experiences then come visit the exhibition Future Unfolding before it ends December 17.
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Public Art as a Process
with Sydney Marshall, Dan Perry, and Reinaldo Correa
This virtual program on Zoom discussed many aspects of public art from concept to completion. The recording was just released on YouTube Friday.
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Curator's Tour of Extravagant Dining and Industrial Design
Sunday, Dec. 10
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Brunnier Art Museum
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Join Brunnier Art Museum curator Adrienne Gennett for a closing tour of the exhibitions in the Ann Brunnier Decorative Arts Gallery. Learn about Victorian epergnes in dining and industrial design.
There is no registration for this program.
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Images: Epergne, 1880-1910 possibly by Stevens & Williams. Glass, clear opalescent with green lip wrap and brass fittings. Gift of Karen Kent Duncan in memory of Dorothy Kent from Clarinda, Iowa. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. UM2022.88a-h.
Octopus Bowl, 1992 by William Prindle. Colored pencil on charcoal paper. Gift from the Estate of William Prindle. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. UM2019.182
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No matter what holidays you celebrate, we have some inspiration for your gift giving and your own wish lists!
We've discounted several of our best scholarship on the unique art and aesthetics of our beautiful campus and the state of Iowa.
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Campus Beautiful
$100 Now $75
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Stop in the University Museums office or the Brunnier Art Museum during regular hours to purchase. Or call us at 515.294.3342 to order by phone. Shipping charges will be added to phone orders. | |
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Faces of Iowa State
$10.00 Now $7.50
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Portraits by Rose Frantzen. Introduction by Lynette L. Pohlman, University Museums Director.
This 52 page soft cover book celebrates the tradition and impact of portraiture at Iowa State University by illuminating contemporary people who are change agents and contributors to Iowa State. By celebrating these people, this publication focuses on the diverse qualities that define the people of a great university.
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When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow: Grant Wood and Christian Petersen Murals
$55.00 Now $41.25
| This book by Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong presents the first history of the Public Works of Art Project in Iowa and the first in-depth examination of the Grant Wood and Christian Petersen murals at Iowa State College. It discusses the co-operative painting group Wood developed and illuminates the collaborative nature of the Iowa Project among its artists, also between University of Iowa in Iowa City and Iowa State College in Ames. | |
There are three weeks left of the current exhibitions. Plan your visit before it's too late! Admission is always free. Click an image to visit its exhibition page. | |
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Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, 2nd floor
Tuesday–Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–4:00pm
Last day for these exhibitions is Sunday, Dec. 17.
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Christian Petersen Art Museum
1017 & 0003 Morrill Hall
Monday–Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm
Last day for these exhibitions is Friday, Dec. 15.
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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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Nov. 20-24
Museums CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 22-24
Office CLOSED for University Holiday
Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 25-26
Brunnier Art Museum OPEN
1:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 29
noon-1:00pm
Art Walk: Mirrors and Reflections
led by docent Rick Bartosh
begins outside LeBaron Hall west entrance
Friday, Dec. 1
5:00-8:00pm
Yuletide Open House
a stop for Winterfest
part of Ames-area Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend
Farm House Museum
Saturday, Dec. 2
1:00-4:00pm
Yuletide Open House with Santa
cohosted by Ames History Museum
part of Ames-area Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend
Farm House Museum
Sunday, Dec. 3
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Steve Petska
Brunnier Art Museum
Sunday, Dec. 10
2:00-3:00pm
Curator's Tour of Extravagant Dining and Industrial Design
with Adrienne Gennett
Brunnier Art Museum
Wednesday, Dec. 13
noon-1:00pm
Art Walk: Works on Paper
led by Caitlin Patton
begins at University Library lobby
Friday, Dec. 15
Last chance to visit the Farm House Museum and Christian Petersen Art Museum in 2023
Sunday, Dec. 17
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
Brunnier Art Museum
Sunday, Dec. 17
Last chance to visit Brunnier Art Museum in 2023
Dec. 18, 2023-Jan. 22, 2024
Museums CLOSED to change exhibitions
Dec. 25-27, 2023
Office CLOSED for University Holiday
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Office CLOSED for University Holiday
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