Events

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 […]

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 […]

‘Bloom’ Student Exhibition Reception at Mainframe Studios

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, United States

Iowa State University student work, including paintings, sculptures, poetry, and more, will be featured in the "Bloom" exhibition from Oct. 3–22 on the third floor of Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines. An opening reception will be from 5–8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in conjunction with Mainframe Studios' First Friday event. Curated by […]

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 […]

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 […]