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 […]

Tatreezing Palestine: Mapping of Land, People and Memory Opening Reception

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

An opening reception for the"Tatreezing Palestine: Mapping of Land, People and Memory" exhibition will be held A reception will be held from 5–8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Gallery 181. Artwork will be displayed Nov. 19–Dec. 6 in Gallery 181. The show is a culmination of research completed by master of science in architecture student […]

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 […]

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 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.

Puppet & Parvaneh: Elnaz Masrour MFA Exhibition

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

Integrated visual arts graduate student Elnaz Masrour will present the "Puppet & Parvaneh" exhibition for her master of fine arts thesis. Her artwork will be displayed Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28, in Gallery 181 in the College of Design. The showcase will exhibit paintings, photos, videos and installations exploring gender bias and artistic […]

Puppet & Parvaneh: Elnaz Masrour MFA Exhibition Reception

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

The closing reception for “Puppet & Parvaneh,” the MFA thesis exhibition by integrated visual arts graduate student Elnaz Masrour, will be held Thursday, March 27, in Gallery 181.

To Serve Man: Nicole Soriano MFA Exhibition

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

Integrated visual arts graduate student Nicole Soriano will present the "To Serve Man" exhibition for her master of fine arts thesis. Her work will be on display Wednesday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 8, in Gallery 181 in the College of Design. The exhibition will feature paintings, photography, film and digital collages that explore themes […]

Tender Nests: MFA Exhibition by Natalie Deam

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

Integrated visual arts graduate student Natalie Deam will present the "Tender Nests" exhibition for her master of fine arts thesis. Her work will be on display Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17, in Gallery 181 in the College of Design. Her exhibition explores the queer ecology of the Midwest Anthropocene. Inspired by the often-overlooked […]

Tender Nests: Natalie Deam MFA Exhibition Reception

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

The closing reception for "Tender Nests," an MFA thesis exhibition by integrated visual arts graduate student Natalie Deam, will be held from 5–7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in Gallery 181, at the College of Design.

JPA Medallion 2025 Exhibition

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

Established in 1968 in memory of Janice Peterson Anderson, a 1960 ISU graduate in home economics education, this award is presented annually to an outstanding senior in graphic design, interior design or integrated studio arts who “shows the greatest potential for distinguished work in design.” One student from each of these departments is first selected […]

Merge: Spring 2025 BFA Senior Exhibition

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

The "Merge: Spring 2025 BFA Senior Exhibition" will be on view Monday, April 28 through Thursday, May 1, in Gallery 181. This exhibition showcases the work of graduating integrated studio arts students, reflecting on their artistic growth and development during their time at Iowa State University.  The show will have a diverse range of media, […]

Merge: Spring 2025 BFA Senior Exhibition Reception

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

A reception for the "Merge: Spring 2025 BFA Senior Exhibition" will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. The show will feature a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, video, and digital art, all created by graduating integrated studio arts students.

Spring 2025 IVA Graduate Exhibition

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

The "Spring 2025 IVA Graduate Exhibition" will feature the work of 10 integrated visual arts graduate students from all years of the program and will be on display May 5–15, in Gallery 181. The exhibition will showcase photography, mixed media, installations and more. Featured artists include: Omid Afsharpour Tashina M. Azure Zack Bukovich Corinne Dengler […]