Education Programs and Events from August through December 2024
University Museums’ 50-year Video Release Party
August 27, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building
Join Duane Reeves, assistant vice president for Auxiliary Enterprise, and University Museums staff to kick off the 50th anniversary with a live watch party of the 50-year video documentary. Watch in person at the Brunnier Art Museum or join virtually. Consider hosting your own watch party!
Art Walk: Under Our Feet
August 28, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Begins at Curtiss Hall
There’s a whole world of art – and at times it’s right under our feet! Explore several of the terrazzo floors and architectural elements in the Art on Campus Collection. Led by docent Steve Petska.
Museums After Hours: Welcome Back Night
August 29, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall
Join University Museums at the Christian Petersen Art Museum to welcome the start of the new academic year! Enjoy games and activities from the International Students and Scholars Office, learn about the museums, visit the new exhibitions, and take home some tasty snacks.
"Barragán: A Spiritual Master" Exhibition Reception
September 5, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (US Central)
8pm Brief remarks by ISU President Wendy Wintersteen & Artist Robert Duncan
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building
Celebrate the new exhibition Barragán: A Spiritual Master at the Brunnier Art Museum. Meet the photographer, Robert Duncan, hear brief remarks by ISU President Wendy Wintersteen, and enjoy imaginative desserts and cocktails inspired by the flavors of Mexico (card bar). RSVP encouraged by August 28, 2024 (link).
Care & Conservation Curator's Tour of "In Their Time"
Conservation & Preservation
September 8, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building
The responsibility of a museum to the continued care of collections is a constant process of conducting preventative maintenance and conservation. Join us for a tour through In Their Time to understand the monumental task of caring for a large public art collection.
In Preparation: Maquettes of the Anderson Sculpture Garden
September 11, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, Reiman Gallery
Join Art on Campus curator Sydney Marshall for a closer look at preparatory material for public works of art featured in the Anderson Sculpture Garden and gain a better understanding of their development.
Family Weekend | University Museums Open Houses
September 14, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums’ three campus locations and fall exhibitions during open houses for Cyclone Family Weekend. The Farm House Museum will host a program at 2:00 p.m. each day.
Exhibition Tour – World’s Fairs Souvenirs
September 14, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Farm House Museum
Join University Museums for a look at souvenirs of the U.S. World’s Fairs in 1876, 1893, and 1904. Objects include glassware, ceramics, paper goods, and photography.
Family Weekend | University Museums Open Houses
September 15, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums’ three campus locations and fall exhibitions during open houses for Cyclone Family Weekend. The Farm House Museum will host a program at 2:00 p.m. each day.
Preservation of the Farm House Museum
September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Farm House Museum
Look up! The Farm House Museum recently underwent a roof replacement and exterior painting to receive a historically accurate “glow up” before celebrating 50 years of being a public museum. Join the consulting preservation architect and the curator for an insightful look at the project.
The Campus Environment: Trees and Sculpture on Central Campus
September 17, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Begins at "Ghost Trees" in Anderson Sculpture Garden
Take a stroll with ISU Horticulture professor Jeff Iles and Anderson Sculpture Garden curator Sydney Marshall to explore the central campus landscape. Learn more about what makes each of these towering works of art, living and not, distinct to the Iowa State campus.
Completely Incomplete
September 19, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Peter Pincus, Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Rochester Institute of Technology, will discuss the complex nature of balancing life as a ceramic artist, tenured professor, researcher, and full-time parent.
Curator’s Tour of "Barragán: A Spiritual Master" with Anne Pagel
September 22, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum
Anne Pagel, Curator of the Karen and Robert Duncan Art Collection will provide a gallery walk of the photography exhibition Barragán: A Spiritual Master. Pagel will present insights into artist Robert Duncan’s visual responses to Luis Barragán’s elegant residences and gardens of Cuadra San Cristóbal and Case Gilardi, located in Mexico City.
Religious Pluralism at the Chicago World’s Fair
September 24, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
This presentation discusses how religion was represented at world’s fairs and the significance of these sites for the development of religious pluralism and the academic study of religion.
Art Walk: In the Garden
September 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Begins at Morrill Hall west entrance
As summer rolls into fall, visit some of the botanically inspired public art across Iowa State! Features art from both the Art on Campus Collection and in the Anderson Sculpture Garden. Led by docents Cindy Scholten and Rick Bartosh.
Seed Saving with the Ames Seed Library Pop-Up Seed Exchange
September 26, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Anderson Sculpture Garden
Learn about collecting seeds from examples in the Anderson Sculpture Garden and take home pre-packaged seeds from the Seed Library.
Museums After Hours: Hispanic Culture Night
September 26, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building
Join University Museums for a celebration of Hispanic culture at the Brunnier Art Museum! Explore Latin American cities in virtual reality, practice your Spanish language skills, and eat some sweet treats from various Hispanic cultures. In conjunction with the exhibition Barragán: A Spiritual Master: Photographs by Robert Duncan.
Zenobia Ness: Life & Legacy
September 29, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall
Join Pohlman Fellow Monet Butler, a Junior undergraduate majoring in Political Science, for a presentation on her research uncovering the life and legacy of Zenobia Brumbaugh Ness and the significant contributions of Ness to the fine arts at Iowa State College in the 1930s and 1940s.
Conservation in Practice
October 2, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Join Midwest Art Conservation staff Megan Emery, Chief Conservator and Senior Objects Conservator; Dianna Clise, Senior Papers Conservator; and Kristy Jeffcoat, Senior Paintings Conservator, in a conversation about their work.
Public Rededication of the "Fountain of the Four Seasons"
October 4, 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Memorial Union, north entrance
Join us for the public rededication of the Fountain of the Four Seasons, featuring remarks from Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen, University Museums Director and Chief Curator Lynette Pohlman, and Student Government President Martin Hursh. Celebrate the completion of this two-year project as the iconic fountain is turned on for the first time!
Uncomfortable Art Curator’s Tour | "In Their Time"
October 6, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building
Join University Museums curators, Allison Sheridan and Adrienne Gennett, to explore art exhibited throughout In Their Time that can make visitors and museums staff uncomfortable because of the imagery, material, or provenance.
"A New History of Iowa" | Book Lecture with Dr. Jeff Bremer
October 9, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Farm House Museum
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Dr. Jeff Bremer, Professor of History at Iowa State, as he examines life in post-Civil War Iowa. Opportunity to meet Dr. Bremer and purchase a signed copy of A New History of Iowa.
Eating the World at the World's Fair
October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
At World Expos, a snack is never just a snack: in smelling and tasting food and drink at the fairgrounds, visitors have been invited to taste the world. Join Emily Kathryn Morgan, Associate Professor of Art History at Iowa State, in exploring displays of food and drink at World's Fairs and International Expositions.
Curator’s Tour of "Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College"
October 17, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall
Drawn primarily from University Museums’ permanent collection, the exhibition Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College examines the heritage and history these images carry with them. Meet new Christian Petersen Art Museum curator Alison Ranniger, for a tour of works of art from the 1930s and 1940s that offer a view of the early visual culture found on campus and works of art created throughout the federal Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) administered through the Treasury Department.
Date Night at the Farm House Museum
October 18, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Farm House Museum
Celebrate the end of midterms with Date Night at the Farm House Museum! Join us for treats originally showcased at World Fairs, crafts, and music for everyone to enjoy.
Document • Story • Expression
October 20, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum
Cameron Campbell, Associate Professor and Interim Chair of Architecture, Iowa State, will connect the modern masters of architectural photography, with his work, and the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
Agriculture in Context: The 1930s and the "Fountain of the Four Seasons"
October 22, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall
Dr. Pamela Riney Kehrberg, Professor of History, Iowa State Univ., will discuss the historical agricultural context of the 1930s and 40s, during which Christian Petersen was creating the imagery for the Fountain of the Four Seasons. Discover what farming practices were typical during that time and compare them to the depictions in the fountain as well as modern practices.
Museums After Hours – German Culture Night
October 24, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall
Join University Museums for a celebration of German culture at the Christian Petersen Art Museum! Play classic German games, practice your German language skills, and take home some sweet German treats.
Art Walk – Food and Dairy
October 30, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Food Science Building, south entrance
Iowa State has held a central role in the Midwest for its’ Food and Dairy Science research, which is reflected in the Art on Campus Collection. Follow the journey of Iowa State’s Food and Dairy Sciences throughout various works of public art. Led by docent Rae Reilly.
Creativity in Challenging Times: Art for ISC in the New Deal Era
November 3, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Flourishing in hard times requires creativity and Iowans rose to the challenge during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Drawing upon the exhibition, Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College, this vividly illustrated lecture by Joni Kinsey, Ph.D., will explore how ISU administrators and faculty collaborated with federal programs to develop a lively arts scene that established Iowa as a national model.
Dig In! Exploring Museums and Archives Zoom Talk
November 5, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Thinking of applying to graduate school or a change in career that may focus on museums or archives? Join museum and archives employees as they share their educational journeys through graduate studies to their current positions, and answer questions on pursuing postgraduate degrees in these fields. You can submit questions in advance or ask them during the Zoom session.
A Closer Look
November 7, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum
Join Dr. Emily K. Morgan, Associate Professor of Art History, her class of graduate students, and University Museums curators for mini object tours and a peek into the Museums’ collections history on exhibit throughout In Their Time.
Provenance Research in Global Museum Collections
November 12, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Today, museums with global art collections face many legal, ethical, and historical considerations that guide collection policies, practices, and provenance research priorities. Join the staff of the Denver Art Museum’s Provenance Research Department as they present case studies and contextualize collections impacted by current cultural patrimony concerns, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Nazi-era looting, theft surrounding ancient art and archaeological sites, and Colonial-era injustices. Presented by Denver Art Museum Provenance department.
Museums After Hours: Arab Culture Night
November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Brunnier Art Museum
Join University Museums for a celebration of Arab culture at the Brunnier Art Museum! Witness the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, learn and practice the Arabic language, and taste the diverse treats found throughout the Arab world.
The Ohio Experience: Art Pottery from the Ohio Valley with David Rago
November 19, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Learn from expert and Antiques Roadshow contributor David Rago about the rich history of the American Art Pottery created during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Ohio, beginning with Rookwood.
Art Walk: Highlights of Gerdin
November 20, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Gerdin Business Building, east entrance
As home to the ever-growing Ivy Business of College, the Gerdin Business Building features public art of various mediums and styles. Explore the public art of this campus hub, including the large-scale murals of Rose Frantzen. Led by docent, Rae Reilly.
Yuletide 2024: Winterfest Open House
December 6, 2024, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Farm House Museum
Hosted by the University Museums’ interns, in conjunction with ISU Winterfest, celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.
Study @ the Museum
December 12, 2024, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall
Looking for a quiet place to study? Want to relax away from your dorm room? Come to the Christian Petersen Art Museum for extended study hours with relaxing activities and a calming, artistic atmosphere.
Art Walk: Treasures of Morrill Hall
December 18, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (US Central)
Location: Morrill Hall
There’s more to Morrill Hall than just the Christian Petersen Art Museum! Explore the public art and preparatory studies found in historic Morrill Hall across the mediums of glass, bronze, paper and more. Start at the lobby of Morrill Hall. Led by Caitlin Patton, UM Education Specialist.
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