Week of March 27, 2023

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Art Walk

Athletics and the depiction of the human form is a vital theme in both Iowa State’s history and the Art on Campus Collection. Museums Docent Steve Petska will lead an art walk in connection with the Honoring Jack Trice exhibition at the Christian Petersen Museum.

The tour will begin outside State Gym at noon on Wednesday, March 29.

Registration not required. By registering you will receive updates about the program via email.

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Forever True Day

The Cyclone community is coming together on Forever True Day to make a difference at Iowa State and beyond.

From noon April 4 to noon April 5, you have the opportunity to support University Museums and power the art that makes this campus beautiful.

Learn more at ForeverTrueDay.com

Interface, 2021

Catherine Widgery

Dichroic glass, copper screen panels, LED lights, anemometer. Iowa Art in State Buildings project for the Student Innovation Center. Commissioned by the University Museums and the Student Innovation Center. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2021.14

Words Meet Art

For Part 1 of Words Meet Art with Ames Writers Collective, participants will receive a guided tour of Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy to educate and inspire creativity. An introduction to “writing to writing prompts” with Ana McCracken, founder of Ames Writers Collective, will follow with writing sessions to connect writers to the exhibition.

Part 1 has two options and registration is required.

Part 1 Option A

Thursday, March 30

6:00-8:30pm

Part 1 Option B

Saturday, April 1

10:00am-12:30pm

You will receive a reminder, a message from Ana McCracken, and updates about this program via email.

Part 2 is a public reading. During Part 1, participants may sign up to read their work. Part 2 is open to any who wish to attend. You do not have to read during Part 2 to participate in Part 1.

Part 2

Sunday, April 2

2:00-4:00pm

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Glass through the Ages

John Hill, ISU professor emeritus of physics and a Quester, will discuss naturally produced glass followed by an examination of glass making from prehistoric times until the modern era. This program includes a reception.

In conjunction with the exhibition Reflections of Iowa: The History of Iowa Questers through Glass.

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There is no registration for this event.

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Date Night at the Farm House

Bring someone special or a group of friends for Date Night at the Farm House Museum. We'll have an activity that will have you exploring the whole house together at this after-hours event.

Date Night at the Farm House Museum

Friday, April 7

5:00-7:00pm

Registration not required. By registering you will receive a reminder and updates about the program via email.

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Walking Tour

In conjunction with the Honoring Jack Trice exhibition, join Lynette Pohlman, director and chief curator, to explore the legacy of Jack Trice and Iowa State’s commemorative sculptures honoring this campus icon, as well as surveying the tradition of other commemorative sculptures at Iowa State.

In Commemoration | Walking Tour

Wednesday, April 12

noon-1:00pm

Begins at Christian Petersen Art Museum

Morrill Hall

Limited spots, registration required.

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Mark Your Calendar

Photos of Morrill Hall and Farm House Museum. Open House Weekend Saturday and Sunday April 15 and 16 1 to 4 PM each day

There is no registration for this event.

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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.

Wednesday, March 29

noon-1:00pm

Art Walk: Athletics and the Body

led by docent Steve Petska

begins outside State Gym

Thursday, March 30

6:00-8:30pm

Words Meet Art (Part 1, Option A)

Christian Petersen Art Museum

registration required

Saturday, April 1

10:00am-12:30pm