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The Workspace will host a Pop-Up Valentine Shop at the Memorial Union, Mon. through Fri., Feb. 9 through 13, 2026. Choose from a variety of adorable succulents planted in pottery from The Workspace, and personalize your plants with charming tiny animal add-ins. Complete your gift with a beautiful, marbled paper Valentine’s Day card created by local artist Rhonda Scott.
University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.
Octagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, IA. This year's exhibit runs through March 14 and includes a reception on Thurs., Jan. 22.
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!
America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College will honor the key people, moments and experiences that have been centered within the Farm House Museum, campus’ first building. This exhibition will explore America’s 250th through 250 primary source objects from honoring the land of the original Indigenous people to the plowing of the prairie, campus development and the fostering of generations of democratic and innovative citizens.
Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.
ISU's Cyclone Cinema presents Zootopia 2!
"Concerto for Wind Ensemble" is a new composition by ISU Director of Bands, Dr. Michael Golemo. Commissioned by University Museums in honor of Beverly and Warren Madden, this dynamic concerto is inspired by nationally recognized artist Beth Lipman's creative outputs—including the newest sculpture in the Art on Campus Collection, "Hive Mind". Audience members will have the opportunity to experience how physical matter is expressed through music, in three movements in this world premiere featuring the ISU Wind Ensemble.
Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome!