Week of March 18, 2024

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

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Hopefully you've returned from Spring Break refreshed and ready to engage in exhibitions and programs! Click the images to learn more.

Brunnier Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Across ISU's Campus

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This Thursday, join us for an informal student-focused meet & greet with opportunities to connect with professionals working in museums, libraries, and more!

Thursday, March 21

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Brunnier Art Museum

Scheman Building, 2nd floor

1805 Center Drive, Ames, IA

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Learn from artist and educator Tilly Woodward about why she chooses to create small, intimate paintings and her methods for creating art on a diminutive scale.

In conjunction with Small Pleasures: Tiny Art from the Permanent Collection on exhibition at Brunnier Art Museum through July 26, 2024.

Sunday, April 7

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Brunnier Art Museum

1805 Center Drive, Ames

Free parking!

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In partnership with Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life, take time to enjoy a selection of Christian Petersen’s public art around central campus.

Library Boy and Girl, 1944 by Christian Petersen. Bedford limestone. Commissioned by Iowa State College. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Conserved with funds from Pilar Garcia. U88.67ab

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In case you missed it, we've been publishing fresh blogs by Pohlman Fellow Monet Butler. Check them out!

Tenants of a Successful Student Found in Public Artist Bill Barrett

Balancing Food Choices with Aequanimitas (Tom Askman)

Public Art and Feeling Home

Mickalene Thomas' Untitled in Geoffroy Hall

Iowa State is getting ready for Forever True Day!

Quick Facts:

• Online celebration
• Begins at noon April 3
• 24 hours of giving
• All of Iowa State involved
• You can choose University Museums

Learn more at ForeverTrueDay.com

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, March 21

5:00-6:30pm

Exploring Careers in Museums and Archives

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, March 24

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Dana Schumacher

Brunnier Art Museum

Wednesday, March 27

Noon - 1:00pm

Art Walk: Christian Petersen's Footsteps

led by docent Dana Schumacher

meet at Grant Wood murals, ISU Library

Sunday, March 31

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, April 7

2:00-3:00pm

The Power of Small Things

with artist Tilly Woodward

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, April 14

2:00-3:00pm

The Enthronement of Merchandise with the Aura of Amusement

with Ethan Robey

Virtual on Zoom

Sunday, April 14

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Steve Petska

Brunnier Art Museum

Thursday, April 18

5:00-6:00pm

Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver– The Student & Artist

led by Allison Sheridan

Farm House Museum

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