Events

University Print Society Postcard Exchange Exhibition Reception

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

The University Print Society’s "24th Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition" will be on view from Nov. 18–Dec. 6 in Gallery 181. A reception will be held from 5–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Gallery 181. The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Featuring 170 postcards on the theme "Insects and […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Thomas Wharton

Design 0011

Visiting artist Thomas Wharton, an assistant professor of art and director of the Clausen Art Gallery at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, will present a public artist talk from 2:10–3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 0011 Design (printmaking studio). A painter and sculpture, Wharton explores how light and shadow define physical space and create […]

Event Series CODAC Winter Art Sale

CODAC Winter Art Sale

Work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs will be featured in the CODAC (College of Design Art Club) Winter Art Sale, which will take place from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4–6, in the central foyer (inside the main entrance) of the College of Design building.

Event Series CODAC Winter Art Sale

CODAC Winter Art Sale

Work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs and members of the College of Design Art Club (CODAC) will be featured in the CODAC  Winter Art Sale, which will take place from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4–6, in the central foyer (inside the main entrance) of […]

Integrated Visual Arts Graduate Student Exhibition

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

Work by 11 integrated visual arts graduate students is on display Dec. 10–19 in Gallery 181, first floor of the College of Design building on the west side of the Iowa State campus. The "Integrated Visual Arts Graduate Student Exhibition" features paintings, textiles, photographs and drawings that highlight topics including political events, nature, self-exploration, emotions […]

Ambient Downtempo Album Pre-Release Party with Austin Stewart

Reliable Street, 4625 Reliable St.

All are invited to attend the Ambient Downtempo album pre-release party hosted by Austin Stewart, associate professor of art and visual culture, which will be held from 6–8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Reliable Street at 4625 Reliable St. in Ames. Attendees will enjoy a medley of meditative and contemplative music while Stewart adds songs […]

Mainframe Studios First Friday: Within the Layers Exhibition Reception

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, United States

The College of Design has partnered with Mainframe Studios in Des Moines through a series of exhibitions that are open for all students to apply. The theme for February 2025 is "Within the Layers." Work accepted for the show, curated by College of Design Gallery Manager Rachel Connell, spans different media including ceramics, collage, digital […]

Portable Cow Exhibition

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

"Portable Cow," an exhibition in conjunction with a symposium (Feb. 18–20) of the same name, will be on view Feb. 18–27 in Gallery 181, located on the first floor of the College of Design. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays. A public reception will be from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Conceived by social sciences […]

Portable Cow Symposium

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

With the university's move to virtual classes the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 18, a virtual option also has been added for the Portable Cow symposium sessions from 9 a.m.–noon Feb. 18. You can attend in person in the Launch Pad, room 4250 Student Innovation Center, or join via Webex. Supported by a grant from the […]

Portable Cow Exhibition Reception

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

A public reception for the "Portable Cow" exhibition, on view from Feb. 18–28 in Gallery 181 on the first floor of the College of Design, will be from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the gallery. Held in conjunction with the "Portable Cow" symposium and workshops (Feb. 18–19) co-organized by Emily Morgan, associate professor of […]

Crossings: Rome Show Exhibition (Fall 2024)

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

Crossings: The Rome Program Show will showcase exciting interdisciplinary work in visual art, graphic design and interior design created by students who participated in the College of Design's Fall 2024 Rome Program. A reception will be from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the atrium and the gallery.

Mainframe Studios – Iowa State Alumni Artists-in-Residence Exhibitions

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, United States

Audrey Stirling and Isabel Wilson are 2024-2025 Iowa State University artists-in-residence at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. Offered through a partnership between the ISU Department of Art and Visual Culture and Mainframe Studios, the year-long residencies provide studio space to recent graduates of the BFA or MFA programs who are selected by art and visual […]

Business of Art Conference 2025

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd, Ames, United States

The Octagon Center for the Arts and the Ames Community Arts Council are partnering to present the 7th annual Business of Art Conference Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This conference is designed to strengthen skills and provide resources for both formally trained and self-taught creatives. Topics this year […]

Business of Art Conference 2025

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd, Ames, United States

The Octagon Center for the Arts and the Ames Community Arts Council are partnering to present the 7th annual Business of Art Conference Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This conference is designed to strengthen skills and provide resources for both formally trained and self-taught creatives. Topics this year […]