Gallery 181

Students exploring an exhibition held in Gallery 181.

Celebrate and be inspired by our latest exhibitions

Gallery 181 is located on the first floor of the College of Design building on the west side of the Iowa State campus. Exhibition viewing hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and by special arrangement. The gallery is closed on weekends and university holidays. Admission is free.

The work you encounter in the College of Design’s gallery may contain a number of topics that are emotionally challenging and can create discomfort. Some work contains adult content and sensitive subject matter. We encourage visitors to engage with the variety of perspectives, opinions, and experiences displayed and to discuss them with family members, peers, and mentors.

Upcoming gallery exhibits and receptions

IVA Grad Exhibition

Gallery 181, College of Design 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

The artwork of 10 integrated visual arts MFA students will be on display Tuesday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 14 in Gallery 181. Featured artists include Omid Afsharpour, Natalie Deam, […]

Fall 2023 Rome Show Exhibition

Gallery 181 is located on the first floor of the College of Design building on the west side of the Iowa State campus. Exhibition viewing hours are 8 a.m. to […]

Reservation inquiries

Interested in booking an exhibition in Gallery 181? We book exhibitions two to three semesters in advance and are currently accepting reservations for the 2024-25 academic year! Submit your exhibition reservation request using the form below. All requested exhibitions must be a minimum of one (1) week long and be open to the public for viewing during business hours.

The 2023-2024 academic year is fully booked.

College of Design student working on class project.

A Cyclone in the Making

Find your place at Iowa State University’s College of Design, where we like to ask questions, poke and prod, create something new, and make a difference through design.