Events

Spectrum: 2024 BFA Exhibition

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

Work by 24 graduating seniors in integrated studio arts will be displayed in "Spectrum: Senior BFA Exhibition," from May 2–9 in Gallery 181. A public reception will be from 4–6 p.m. Saturday, May 4. The show will feature an array of artworks in various mediums, including drawing, textile, printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, furniture/wood design and […]

Coalescence: Spring 2024 Industrial Design Senior Show

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

Celebrate the work of graduating seniors in industrial design at this showcase of their final projects and portfolios on the first floor of the Student Innovation Center. Explore a selection of innovative ideas from our graduating seniors in industrial design at Iowa State University. Their projects cover many different product solution areas, from furniture to […]

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 […]

Integrated Visual Arts MFA Exhibition Reception

Community Gallery, Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave., Ames, United States

Eleven integrated visual arts graduate students from all years of the program will showcase their strongest work May 1–9 in the Community Gallery at the Octagon Center for the Arts. A closing reception will be from 6–7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9.

Spring 2024 College of Design Graduation Convocation

Stephens Auditorium 1900 Center Dr, Ames, United States

What is Convocation?  The College of Design convocation is a separate event from the official Iowa State University commencement ceremonies. Convocation includes only students from the College of Design and allows students and their guests a shorter, more individualized celebration of their achievement. Convocation will include greetings from Design administration, remarks by faculty representatives from each […]

Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award Reception

ISU Alumni Center

Help honor the six recipients of the ISU Alumni Association's Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award on Friday, May 17, at the ISU Alumni Center. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available from 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. A program recognizing award recipients and outgoing ISUAA board members will begin at 6:15 p.m. Register online by noon Friday, […]

College of Design Alumni Reception

Washington, D.C.

College of Design graduates from all disciplines are invited to reconnect with friends and fellow alumni at the Iowa State University College of Design alumni reception during the AIA Conference on Architecture and Design (AIA24) in Washington, D.C. Attendance is welcome regardless of AIA24 participation. Join us from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in Salon […]

Mainframe Studios Exhibition Reception: Effervescence

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, United States

Work created by current Iowa State students and recent graduates will be featured in the "Effervescence" exhibition, which will be on display June 2–23 on the third floor of Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines. An opening reception will be from 5–8 p.m. Friday, June 7, in conjunction with Mainframe Studios' First Friday […]

Ingrid Lilligren: Tactile Meditation Gallery Tour and Opening Reception

Grinnell Museum of Art 1108 Park Street, Grinnell, United States

Join professor of art and visual culture Ingrid Lilligren from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 for an exciting gallery tour as she unveils her Tactile Meditation exhibition at the Grinnell Museum of Art! The tour will take place in conjunction with an opening reception. Tactile Meditation features 18 projects created by Lilligren and touches on […]

American Society of Landscape Architects Webinar: Exploring AI’s Impact on Landscape Architecture

Virtual

Join the American Society of Landscape Architects webinar on "Exploring AI's Impact on Landscape Architecture" from noon–1 p.m. CT (1–2 p.m. ET) Thursday, June 20. Bosuk Hur, associate professor of practice of architecture, will contribute to the panel discussion on "Designing with AI: Exploring AI Image-making Tool Integration." The session will explore AI's applications in […]

Event Series Des Moines Arts Festival

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park Des Moines, United States

Several College of Design students and alumni are among 190 professional and emerging artists selected to participate in the Des Moines Arts Festival June 28–30 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. Hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Mary Christian (BFA 2013 […]

Event Series Des Moines Arts Festival

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park Des Moines, United States

Several College of Design students and alumni are among 190 professional and emerging artists selected to participate in the Des Moines Arts Festival June 28–30 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. Hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Mary Christian (BFA 2013 […]

Event Series Des Moines Arts Festival

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park Des Moines, United States

Several College of Design students and alumni are among 190 professional and emerging artists selected to participate in the Des Moines Arts Festival June 28–30 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. Hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Mary Christian (BFA 2013 […]

An Exploration of Nature Through Encaustic Painting Exhibition Reception

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

"An Exploration of Nature Through Encaustic Painting," an exhibition by art and visual culture associate professor Barbara Walton (BFA 1991 / MA 1993 Art & Design) and fellow alumna Rachel Deutmeyer (MFA 2018 Integrated Visual Arts), is on display June 2–July 26 at the Memorial Union Art Gallery on the Iowa State campus. A reception […]

Data Science for the Public Good Young Scholars Program Presentations

0114 Student Innovation Center

As the Data Science for the Public Good Young Scholars Program comes to a close, all are invited to check out what these students have been working on all summer during a public presentation, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, in room 1105 at the Student Innovation Center on the Iowa […]