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Guest Curator Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong, noted scholar of Christian Petersen, will examine Petersen’s sculptures on the ISU campus, placing them in context of his own time, the 1930s through the 1950s, while also emphasizing the ongoing merits of his art today. | In conjunction with the exhibition Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life, guest curated by Jerome Thompson | Photo of Christian Petersen with his mural History of Dairying, made in 1934. Terra cotta. Commissioned by Iowa State College. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U88.64a-g | |
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It's April 15, Tax Day... | |
No tax refund this year? Need to save? We've published the Christian Petersen Catalogue Raisonné online free for you to view! As part of our land-grant mission, we are a public educational resource and aim to nurture knowledge of and appreciation for the university's cultural heritage and its present cultural context. This heritage includes Iowa State's original artist-in-residence, Christian Petersen. | |
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Photo of Christian Petersen sculpting Library Girl in 1944. 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. | |
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Carver, the student, came to Iowa State at the suggestion of Etta Budd, former Farm House resident, and was clearly impacted by the professors and leaders he met as catalogued in a six-page letter written by Carver to Louis Pammel in May 1921. Tour the Farm House Museum with curator Allison Sheridan, highlighting the objects on exhibition in George Washington Carver, The Student & the Artist.
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Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver – The Student & Artist
with Allison Sheridan
Thursday, April 18
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Farm House Museum
601 Farm House Lane
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Because of this program, the Farm House Museum will have extended hours! Thursday, April 18 open hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. | | | |
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Vase, 1890-1893. Attributed to George Washington Carver. Painted ceramic/clay. Gift of the grandchildren of O.S. and Lurana Jane Carpenter: Martha Lou Malmanger Hutton, Bernice Malmanger, Mary B. Berry Wassom, Lloyd Berry, Ray O. Berry, Marvin W. Carpenter, Marilyn K. Carpenter Lee, and Linda M. Carpenter Peterson. In memory of LaVern B. Carpenter. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. UM2011.181. Photo: Brielle Tuttle.
George Washington Carver's graduation photo, 1893. Iowa State University. Special Collections and University Archives.
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Periodically, we like to feature the stories of those whose support and giving enrich your University Museums. This month, we appreciate Mark and Marie Latta.
Here are some highlights, or click here to read the whole article.
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An auction listing, a curious attribution, and the world of American art pottery collectors merged at Iowa State in 2017. Deep in the pre-remodeled Brunnier Art Museum storage, Riley Humler, auction coordinator for Humler & Nolan auction company in Cincinnati, OH, Mark Latta, incoming president of the American Art Pottery Association, and Marie Latta, examined the over 50 works of pottery... A vase with an unrecognized mark and purportedly from the Iowa State College Pottery was consigned to the auction house, and Humler and the Latta’s were attempting to accurately identify the maker... Read more
The Latta’s passion for collecting and sharing collections knows no bounds. A portion of their personal collection of Rookwood pottery is currently on exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum...
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They both sit on boards and advisory committees, and act as advocates for museums. This dedication led to a gift to fulfill a University Museums priority project in 2020, an off-site climatized storage facility. The Latta Offsite Storage facility greatly enhances University Museums’ ability to host travelling exhibitions and loaned works of art, house large-scale sculpture, and process estate gifts in a safe and secure environment... Read more
When asked what delights them about University Museums, the Lattas responded: “The depth of the art that they oversee. Brunnier Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum and the many installations throughout campus. Most of it unrivaled anywhere. And Museum staff are constantly working to preserve, showcase, and add to the amazing art.”
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Does the Lattas' story spark your interest? Would you like to take next steps to be involved with University Museums? Reply to this email or send a message museums@iastate.edu to get connected! | |
Explore public art found in the residence halls around the east side of campus and learn about the connections to dorm life throughout Iowa State’s history. Meet docent Steve Petska at the south entrance of the Oak-Elm Residence Hall. | |
Art Walk: Dorm Life
led by docent Steve Petska
Wednesday, April 24
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Begins at Oak-Elm Residence Hall
South entrance
455 Richardson Court, Ames IA
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Conversations, 1947–1953 by Christian Petersen. Bedford limestone (figure groups) and red brick wall. Commissioned by Iowa State College. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University. U88.63 | |
Visual Literacy and Science | |
Did you read the Inside Iowa State article about University Museums? It talks about visual literacy, our faculty liaison, and a STEM focus, plus ways ISU faculty can utilize University Museums as a free resource in their curricula. |
Surprise! Museums' Visual Literacy Uses a Scientific Process
by Anne Krapfl
Learners can apply the scientific method -- collect data, interpret and finally evaluate the information -- to unfamiliar images the same way they do words or numbers. That's the premise for the visual literacy program at university museums.
"It's exactly what scientists do, it's their process," said director Lynette Pohlman. "We use a different vocabulary in visual literacy, but it's the same process: You hold off on your evaluation until you better understand what you're looking at."
And because university museums' primary purpose is not to curate art exhibitions, but to support the university's mission of educating students... Read more
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G-Nomes and DNA Double Helix, 1991 by Andrew Leicester. Terra-cotta and brick. An Iowa Art in State Buildings Project for Molecular Biology Building. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. | |
Having trouble getting to the museums during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during Open House Weekend! Free admission, free parking, open to the public. | |
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Open House Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28
1:00–4:00 p.m. each day
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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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Thursday, April 18
5:00-6:00pm
Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver– The Student & Artist
led by Allison Sheridan
Farm House Museum
Sunday, April 21
2:00-3:00pm
Christian Petersen in Context
with Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Sunday, April 21
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Dana Schumacher
Brunnier Art Museum
Wednesday, April 24
Noon-1:00pm
Art Walk: Dorm Life
led by docent Steve Petska
meet at Oak-Elm Residence Hall south entrance
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28
1:00-4:00pm each day
Open House Weekend
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Farm House Museum
Sunday, April 28
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Rae Reilly
Brunnier Art Museum
Sunday, May 5
noon-1:00pm
Fountain of the Four Seasons | The Plan & Seed Planting
with Jerome Thompson
begins at Memorial Union north entrance
Sunday, May 5
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Rick Bartosh
Brunnier Art Museum
Sunday, May 12
2:00-2:30pm
Sunday Tour
led by docent Steve Petska
Brunnier Art Museum
Monday, May 13-Friday, May 31
Farm House Museum CLOSED for roof repair
Wednesday, May 15
5:00-6:00pm
Exploring Iowa State College Pottery's Place in History
Brunnier Art Museum
Thursday, May 16
5:00-6:00pm
Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver– The Student & Visionary
begins at Food Sciences Building south entrance
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Support for programs provided by the Kathy & John Howell Art Enrichment Program and University Museums Membership. | |
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