Admission and programs are free and open to the public. Donations support student engagement through exhibitions and educational programs. | |
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This Art Walk is indoors! Take a walk through the art representing the scientific advancements discovered at Iowa State in the Advanced Teaching and Research Building (ATRB).
Meet docent Rick Bartosh in the ATRB main atrium.
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Wednesday, Jan. 31
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Meet in the ATRB main atrium
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Organic Dreams Synthetic Means, 2018 by Ball-Nogues Studio (Benjamin Ball & Gaston Nogues). Formed fiberglass rods. Commissioned by the University Museums and the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences. An Iowa Art in State Buildings Project for the Advanced Teaching and Research Building (ATRB). In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.U2019.1 | |
Reception & Curator's Talk | |
Two exhibitions about Iowa State’s first artist-in-residence Christian Petersen (1885–1961) have been guest-curated by Jerome Thompson, ISU alumnus (B.A. '74) and retired State Curator for the State Historical Society of Iowa. Visit the exhibitions and join us for two programs to experience the exhibitions outside regular hours. | |
There is no registration for this event. Due to loaned objects, refreshments will not be served at this reception. | |
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Book Sale!
We've discounted several of our best scholarly publications on the unique art and aesthetics of Iowa State University's artist-in-residence, Christian Petersen! These books will also be available for purchase at the Christian Petersen Art Museum during open hours.
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Christian Petersen Catalogue Raisonné | | |
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Newly published in 2024, the Christian Petersen Catalogue Raisonné is the first online/digital representation of the known body of Christian Petersen’s works of art, over 1,200 objects. Organized by years as well as by medium, and completely searchable, there are some themed areas of Petersen’s body of work to be explored. An updated chronology of Petersen’s life and past scholarly lectures are all available from this page. | |
This project is graciously funded by Joanne and Charles Frederiksen, Carole Horowitz and University Museums Membership. Many thanks to the scholars, interns, Museum staff and donors who have helped make this online catalogue and ongoing research into Petersen’s life and career possible. | |
Photo of Christian Petersen sculpting Library Girl. | |
Come to these tours led by the University Museums curators who researched, planned, and installed the exhibitions. Learn about the objects and have your questions answered. These tours are free and open to the public, no registration required. | |
Join Farm House curator Allison Sheridan to take a first look at the newly installed exhibition and delve into the influences of these international events on decorative arts from 1851 to 1910. | |
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Curator's Tour
World's Fairs, Expositions, & Centennial Celebrations of the Victorian Era
with Allison Sheridan
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Thursday, Feb. 8
5:00–6:00pm
Farm House Museum
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World's Fairs, Expositions, and Centennial Celebrations of the Victorian Era was curated by the 2023 Pohlman Fellow Gracia Koele (History '23). Support for the exhibition and program provided by Carol Pletcher. | |
Join Brunnier Art Museum curator Adrienne Gennett to marvel in some of the smallest works of art found in the permanent collection. | | |
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Curator's Tour
Small Pleasures: Tiny Art from the Permanent Collection
with Adrienne Gennett
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Sunday, Feb. 11
2:00–3:00pm
Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, 2nd floor
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Let us do the work to integrate University Museums into your curriculum! Whether you teach Design, Biology, World Languages, Engineering, Business or anything else, we are here to enhance your students' learning experience.
Ways we can assist include (but aren't limited to):
- Guided Visual Literacy sessions
- Customized programs with collections objects
- Tailored lectures
- Public programs
- eMuseums digital collections
Check out our Faculty Resources page online or schedule a tour for your class.
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Sunday Tours are back beginning this Sunday, Feb. 4! Sunday Tours happen at the Brunnier Art Museum every Sunday unless other programming is scheduled. They are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free! No registration, just show up. | |
Sundays
2:00–2:30pm
Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, 2nd floor
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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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Wednesday, Jan. 31
noon-1:00pm
Art Walk: Scientific Exploration
led by docent Rick Bartosh
begins at Advanced Teaching & Research Bldg. atrium
Sunday, Feb. 4
2:00-4:00pm
Reception & Curator's Talk | Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life
with Jerome Thompson
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Sunday, Feb. 4
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Rick Bartosh
Brunnier Art Museum
Thursday, Feb. 8
5:00-6:00pm
Curator's Tour of World's Fairs, Expositions, & Centennial Celebrations
with Allison Sheridan
Farm House Museum
Sunday, Feb. 11
Curator's Tour of Small Pleasures
with Adrienne Gennett
Brunnier Art Museum
Sunday, Feb. 18
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Rick Bartosh
Brunnier Art Museum
Tuesday, Feb. 20
5:00-6:00pm
A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke
with Dr. Susan J. Rawles
Virtual on Zoom
Sunday, Feb. 25
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Steve Petska
Brunnier Art Museum
Tuesday, Feb. 27
5:00-6:00pm
Fantastical Dreamscapes: Architectural Wonders & Innovations at World Expos, 1851 to 1911
with Lisa D. Schrenk
Virtual on Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 28
noon-1:00pm
Art Walk: Celebrating George Washington Carver
led by docent Steve Petska
begins at Curtiss Hall
Thursday, Feb. 29
5:00-6:00pm
Elizabeth Catlett and the Art of Print
with Mary Lee Corlett
virtual on Zoom
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University Museums is always open online | | | | |
