Events

Artists’ Reception: 52nd Annual Focus Grant Exhibit

MU Art Gallery 2229 Lincoln Way, First Floor, ISU Memorial Union, Ames, IA, United States

The Iowa State Memorial Union is hosting the 52nd Annual Focus Grant Exhibit from March 24–April 25 in the Memorial Union Art Gallery. Hours are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday 1–4 p.m. Sunday The artists' reception will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, with a program starting at 6:15 p.m. Since 1972, students of all […]

Lisa Fontaine Retirement Reception

Alluvial Brewing Company 3715 W. 190th St., Ames, United States

Help graphic design associate professor Lisa Fontaine celebrate her retirement from Iowa State at a reception from 5–8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Alluvial Brewing Company in Ames. Fontaine joined the Iowa State graphic design faculty in 1987. She has taught courses from first year to graduate level and served as the director of the […]

72 UNDEFINED: Spring 2024 Graphic Design Senior Show

HyVee Hall

The Iowa State University graphic design class of 2024 will host its senior show on Thursday, May 9, at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The free, public event will run from 5–7 p.m., with a program at 6:30 p.m. Business attire is encouraged. “72 UNDEFINED” will feature work by 72 graduating seniors developed in the […]

CYstarters Demo Day

ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA, United States

The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 9th annual CYstarters Demo Day from 3–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium. Student presentations are from 3–5 p.m. with a networking reception to follow. Two College of Design students have participated in Cohort 9 of this annual summer business accelerator […]

Contemporary Lens Exhibition Reception at Mainframe Studios

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, United States

Work created by 10 Iowa State University students will be featured in the "Contemporary Lens" exhibition from Aug. 1–27 on the second floor of Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines. An opening reception will be from 5–8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, in conjunction with Mainframe Studios' First Friday event. Curated by College of […]

Japan House Tea Ceremony Lecture and Demonstration

College of Design Atrium

The Department of Graphic Design and the Department of Interior Design will co-host Kimiko Gunji, professor emeritus of Japan House at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Diana Liao, education and engagement specialist with Japan House, for two individual lectures and a joint lecture and tea ceremony demonstration. The tea ceremony event will be from 11 a.m.–noon Tuesday, […]

2024 Studies in Creativity Exhibition

Memorial Union Art Gallery 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, United States

The annual "Studies in Creativity" student exhibition will feature 34 pieces from 25 Iowa State University students. The show will be on view from Sunday, Oct. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Memorial Union Art Gallery. Gallery hours are weekdays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. Art included in the show […]

Theatre of Vibrations Live Demo & Performance

Student Innovation Center

Experience all four instruments from the Theatre of Vibrations project throughout the Student Innovation Center’s basement, first-floor atrium and second floor. Hear them in action and play them yourself throughout the evening. The instruments were developed by interdisciplinary teams of College of Design students in the spring 2024 Theatre of Vibrations studio course taught by […]

2024 Studies in Creativity Reception and Award Ceremony

Memorial Union Art Gallery 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, United States

The annual “Studies in Creativity” student exhibition will feature 34 pieces from 25 Iowa State University students. The show will be on view from Sunday, Oct. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Memorial Union Art Gallery. Gallery hours are weekdays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. Art included in the show was selected by juror […]

ISUAA Honors & Awards Ceremony

The College of Design will honor six distinguished alumni during the ISU Alumni Association's 93rd Honors and Awards Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. CT Friday, Nov. 1, at Stephens Auditorium, and streamed live online. A dessert reception will follow the in-person ceremony. Both the reception and ceremony are free and open to the public. 2024 Christian […]

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 […]

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.

Spring 2025 Graphic Design Grad Show

4128 Student Innovation Center 606 Bissell Road, Ames, United States

Join us for the Spring 2025 ISU Graphic Design Grad Show! Students from all levels of the program, representing both degrees, will be presenting thesis projects, creative components, and studio work. The event will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, in room 4128 at the Student Innovation Center.    

Focus Grant Exhibit Reception

Memorial Union Art Gallery 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, United States

Celebrate the work of 14 Iowa State students — 10 of whom have majors or minors in the College of Design — at this reception for the 53rd Annual Focus Grant Exhibit hosted by the Memorial Union Art Gallery. Comments will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Evolve: Spring 2025 Graphic Design Senior Show

Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St., Des Moines

All are invited to view and celebrate the work of 82 graphic design graduating seniors at the "Evolve: Spring 2025 Graphic Design Senior Show!" The free event will be from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in Community Choice Credit Union Hall A, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Business attire is encouraged. Remarks […]