Week of January 9, 2023

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

Join artist King Au for the exhibition reception and presentation of his newly commissioned works of art for the University Museums’ Permanent Collection depicting the campus sculptures honoring Jack Trice for the 100th Year Commemoration Celebration.

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In connection with the Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy exhibition, join museum docent Barbara Bruene on an art walk focusing on texts and literary themes found in the Art on Campus Collection.

Wednesday, January 18

Noon-1:00pm

Begins at University Library lobby

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Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy

Join Minnesota-based artist Harriet Bart for the opening of her solo exhibition. The event begins with an artist talk discussing the evolution of the artist’s practice over the last 50 years, followed by an opening reception of the exhibition.

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The museums are still closed while we change exhibitions, but here is a preview of what's coming. Click on the titles to learn more.

Opening Jan. 17

Joyce J. Scott: Messages

Opening Jan. 17

Telling Tales: Exploring Narrative Art in the Permanent Collection

Returning Jan. 17

Reflections of Iowa: The History of Iowa Questers through Glass

Christian Petersen Art Museum Exhibitions

Opening Jan. 17

Neva M. Petersen Gallery, lower level hallway of Morrill Hall

Through the Photographic Lens of King Au: Honoring Jack Trice

Opening Jan. 25

Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy

Farm House Museum Exhibition

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Joyce J. Scott is a dynamic artist, educator, and performer whose beadwork sculptures tell the stories of her world. Learn how her art on view in the Brunnier Art Museum challenges stereotypes and confronts many difficult subjects through the use of glass beads.

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Your University Museums and the office are closed for University Holidays

Monday, January 16 | Martin Luther King Day

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.

Tuesday, January 17

Museums open

Wednesday, January 18

noon-1:00pm

Art Walk: Texts and Literacy in Art on Campus

with docent Barbara Bruene

begins at University Library lobby

Saturday, January 21

2:00-4:00pm

Reception | Through the Photographic Lens of King Au: Honoring Jack Trice

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Wednesday, January 25

5:30-7:30pm

Opening Reception & Artist Talk for Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Sunday, January 29

2:00-3:00pm

Sketching on Napkins | The Jack Trice Tribute Story: Breaking Barriers

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Tuesday, January 31

4:00-5:00pm

Joyce J. Scott Artist Lecture

Virtual on Zoom

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