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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Works by Maggie Douglas - Gallery in the Round
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery in the Round at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames will present Works by Maggie Douglas\, an abstract\, mixed-media artist\, on view from August 1 through September 26. A public reception will be held on Fri.\, September 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.\, featuring an artist talk and discussion open to the public. \nDouglas’s work explores the interplay between the natural world and human nature\, delving into both their harmony and discord. Through mixed media paintings\, she combines textures\, colors\, and patterns that evoke the natural world with stitching\, collage and drawing that represent the human touch. Each piece is a dialogue\, blending organic forms and human imposed structures to question where one ends and the other begins. \nThe natural world\, with its rhythms and raw beauty\, serves as Douglas’s  foundation – roots\, branches\, landscapes\, and the chaos of the elements. Yet\, these are juxtaposed with symbols of human intervention: rigid lines\, fragmented figures\, and abstract patterns that reflect our desires\, fears\, and need to control. \nThe process itself mirrors this intersection. By integrating diverse materials – paint\, fabric\, ink\, paper\, and found objects – Douglas creates surfaces that feel both deliberate and unpredictable. The layers obscure and reveal\, much like the tension between our intrinsic connection to nature and our efforts to separate ourselves from it. \nUltimately\, these paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the world around them and within them\, to consider how we mirror the natural world in our complexity\, fragility\, and resilience – and how\, in our divergence\, we often forget we are a part of it. \nThe exhibition is on view at Gallery in the Round\, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 Hyland Ave.\, Ames\, IA. \nViewing hours are Monday and Tues.\, 9 a.m. to noon\, and Wed. and Thurs.\, 1 to 4 p.m.\, or by appointment by calling 515-292-5960.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/works-by-maggie-douglas-gallery-in-the-round/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ames Choral Society First Rehearsal of 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ames Choral Society welcomes new (and past!) members to join us this season! Our first rehearsal is Mon.\, Aug. 24 at 7:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Ave. Enter through the west door and the joyful sounds will lead you to us in the Fellowship Hall! \nWhether you’ve had hundreds of voice lessons or none\, we love welcoming new singers like you to our group. This is a place to open your heart\, your mind\, and your voice to create music together. We laugh at our (own) mistakes\, encourage each other to do our best\, and create amazing music while building a supportive community. \nNo audition is required to join our group. Reading music and some singing experience are definitely helpful\, but not required. We invite you to come to a rehearsal or two to see what we’re all about.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-choral-society-first-rehearsal-of-2026/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T100000
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Works by Maggie Douglas - Gallery in the Round
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery in the Round at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames will present Works by Maggie Douglas\, an abstract\, mixed-media artist\, on view from August 1 through September 26. A public reception will be held on Fri.\, September 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.\, featuring an artist talk and discussion open to the public. \nDouglas’s work explores the interplay between the natural world and human nature\, delving into both their harmony and discord. Through mixed media paintings\, she combines textures\, colors\, and patterns that evoke the natural world with stitching\, collage and drawing that represent the human touch. Each piece is a dialogue\, blending organic forms and human imposed structures to question where one ends and the other begins. \nThe natural world\, with its rhythms and raw beauty\, serves as Douglas’s  foundation – roots\, branches\, landscapes\, and the chaos of the elements. Yet\, these are juxtaposed with symbols of human intervention: rigid lines\, fragmented figures\, and abstract patterns that reflect our desires\, fears\, and need to control. \nThe process itself mirrors this intersection. By integrating diverse materials – paint\, fabric\, ink\, paper\, and found objects – Douglas creates surfaces that feel both deliberate and unpredictable. The layers obscure and reveal\, much like the tension between our intrinsic connection to nature and our efforts to separate ourselves from it. \nUltimately\, these paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the world around them and within them\, to consider how we mirror the natural world in our complexity\, fragility\, and resilience – and how\, in our divergence\, we often forget we are a part of it. \nThe exhibition is on view at Gallery in the Round\, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 Hyland Ave.\, Ames\, IA. \nViewing hours are Monday and Tues.\, 9 a.m. to noon\, and Wed. and Thurs.\, 1 to 4 p.m.\, or by appointment by calling 515-292-5960.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/works-by-maggie-douglas-gallery-in-the-round/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players\, but card trading will not be allowed. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Evil Dead The Musical - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Groovy songs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle! \nFive college friends want to let loose. Where else can they go but that remote abandoned cabin in the woods? This hair-brained musical will have you screaming for more as the demons possess and a roaring chainsaw dismembers. See Ash and his friends in the spectacle complete with bad jokes\, off-the-wall lyrics and lots and lots of blood. \nSun.\, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. | Tues.\, Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. \nDoors open 30 minutes early. You only need to attend one night. \nCasting: Ash: male\, 20-30 | Cheryl: female\, 20 | Annie/Shelly: female\, 20-30 | Jake: male\, 30-40 | Linda: female\, 20-30 | Scott: male\, 20-30 | Ed: male\, 20-30 | Shemps (2): male of female \nCome to Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) -120 Abraham Dr. \nLearn about the show here: https://www.actorsinc.org/shows/evil-dead-the-musical
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/upcoming-auditions-evil-dead-the-musical-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T120000
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SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T054009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T054009Z
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SUMMARY:Story Theater Company’s Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Story Theater Company is excited to share the talents of STC’s young artists at this year’s Variety Show! \nPerformance Information \n\nSat.\, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.\nOakwood Community Center\n(2400 Oakwood Rd\, Ames)\nAudience may begin arriving at 6:30 p.m.\nNo tickets for this performance; free-will admission and general seating.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nThe Acts \n“Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” Vocal Solo- Jayden Thipasouk\n“Anything Goes” Dance Solo – Joyce Starr\n“Partner in Crime” Vocal Duet – Lila Mae Mostek & Ilsa Briese\n“A Guy Walks Into a Coffee Shop” an Original Skit Written by AJ Shill- Charlie Huntington\, Vivien Ginder\, and AJ Shill\n“Dreams” Vocal Solo – Bria Pearson\n“I Speak Six Languages” Vocal Solo – Vivian Speck\n“Vitameatavegamin” Skit – Joyce Starr & Austin Bell\n“Hamilton” Skit/Group Vocals – Caleb DuBois\, Brooks Cunningham\, Tanner Hansen\, Grover Haggas\, & Rylee Rail
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/story-theater-companys-variety-show/
LOCATION:Oakwood Road Community Center\, 2400 Oakwood Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story Theater Company":MAILTO:secretary@storytheatercompany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T021105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044346Z
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SUMMARY:IDK Improv Troupe at ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:After singing some Broadway Karaoke stick around for the the IDK Improv Troupe. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/idk-improv-troupe-at-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T020611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044439Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway Karaoke at ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna and Jordan as they host our next ACTORS Broadway Karaoke! Karaoke will be held in the theater from 3 – 6 p.m.. Come for the whole time or arrive whenever you’re able. A QR code will be provided to join the queue. Songs are not limited to Broadway pieces – we’ll be using Karafun. Stick around after karaoke to be entertained by the IDK Improv Troupe – show begins at 6:30 p.m. We can’t wait to sing with you again!\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/broadway-karaoke-and-idk-improv-group-at-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T044201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044201Z
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SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20251003T051352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T050914Z
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SUMMARY:A Generative Writing Workshop for Adults - Ames Writers Collective &  Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of writing “someday\,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write\, but you’re stuck. \nJoin this FREE monthly writing workshop for adults\, which provides a safe space for writers of all stages and genres to generate stories inspired by prompts running the gamut from phrases\, poems\, photography\, guest authors and their prompts\, or a piece of artwork. We will read our stories to one another and share only positive feedback. \nThese workshops are inspired by the Amherst Writers & Artists Method\, which believes that everyone is a writer. \nThis workshop is held at the Ames Public Library from 10 to 12 PM upstairs in the PEO Room. \nPresented by the Iowa Center for the Book and Ames Public Library in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/a-generative-writing-workshop-for-adults-ames-writers-collective-ames-public-library/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20251103T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T024936Z
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SUMMARY:Optimae Life Services at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health\, home health\, and community integration services. Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/optimae-life-services-at-apl-ames-public-library/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260202T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223918Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T044201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044201Z
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SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20251229T172121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T172121Z
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20251103T022920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T022920Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Chinese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. PEO Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-chinese-ames-public-library/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260812T025841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T025841Z
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SUMMARY:Works by Maggie Douglas - Gallery in the Round
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery in the Round at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames will present Works by Maggie Douglas\, an abstract\, mixed-media artist\, on view from August 1 through September 26. A public reception will be held on Fri.\, September 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.\, featuring an artist talk and discussion open to the public. \nDouglas’s work explores the interplay between the natural world and human nature\, delving into both their harmony and discord. Through mixed media paintings\, she combines textures\, colors\, and patterns that evoke the natural world with stitching\, collage and drawing that represent the human touch. Each piece is a dialogue\, blending organic forms and human imposed structures to question where one ends and the other begins. \nThe natural world\, with its rhythms and raw beauty\, serves as Douglas’s  foundation – roots\, branches\, landscapes\, and the chaos of the elements. Yet\, these are juxtaposed with symbols of human intervention: rigid lines\, fragmented figures\, and abstract patterns that reflect our desires\, fears\, and need to control. \nThe process itself mirrors this intersection. By integrating diverse materials – paint\, fabric\, ink\, paper\, and found objects – Douglas creates surfaces that feel both deliberate and unpredictable. The layers obscure and reveal\, much like the tension between our intrinsic connection to nature and our efforts to separate ourselves from it. \nUltimately\, these paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the world around them and within them\, to consider how we mirror the natural world in our complexity\, fragility\, and resilience – and how\, in our divergence\, we often forget we are a part of it. \nThe exhibition is on view at Gallery in the Round\, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 Hyland Ave.\, Ames\, IA. \nViewing hours are Monday and Tues.\, 9 a.m. to noon\, and Wed. and Thurs.\, 1 to 4 p.m.\, or by appointment by calling 515-292-5960.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/works-by-maggie-douglas-gallery-in-the-round-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames - Gallery in the Round":MAILTO:gallery@uufames.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260202T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223918Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20260817T044201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044201Z
UID:10005529-1787220000-1787248800@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Poster Sale at the ISU Memorial Union
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Union will host our annual fall Poster Sale\, taking place August 19-28\, 2026\, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays\, and weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. \nFind an extensive collection of imagery\, ranging from iconic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards\, tapestries\, and poster hanging supplies. Shoppers will find hundreds of choices\, perfect for transforming any space. Prices for the posters range from $9 to $16\, making it an affordable way to enhance your decor while benefiting the arts on campus—proceeds from the sale directly support the Memorial Union Art Gallery. \nThis event is open to the public. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/poster-sale-at-the-isu-memorial-union/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:MU Art Gallery\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030814
CREATED:20251229T172121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T172121Z
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Bored? Games! - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out! Tabletop games will be available to play\, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/bored-games-ames-public-library/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T180000
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SUMMARY:Community & Family Resources at APL
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction\, substance abuse treatment\, problem gambling treatment\, and mental health therapy. \nThey can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. \n\nFirst Wednesday of Each Month\, 10am-12pm on the second floor\nThird Wednesday of Each Month\, 4-6pm on the second floor\n\nLisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/community-family-resources-at-apl/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Works by Maggie Douglas - Gallery in the Round
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery in the Round at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames will present Works by Maggie Douglas\, an abstract\, mixed-media artist\, on view from August 1 through September 26. A public reception will be held on Fri.\, September 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.\, featuring an artist talk and discussion open to the public. \nDouglas’s work explores the interplay between the natural world and human nature\, delving into both their harmony and discord. Through mixed media paintings\, she combines textures\, colors\, and patterns that evoke the natural world with stitching\, collage and drawing that represent the human touch. Each piece is a dialogue\, blending organic forms and human imposed structures to question where one ends and the other begins. \nThe natural world\, with its rhythms and raw beauty\, serves as Douglas’s  foundation – roots\, branches\, landscapes\, and the chaos of the elements. Yet\, these are juxtaposed with symbols of human intervention: rigid lines\, fragmented figures\, and abstract patterns that reflect our desires\, fears\, and need to control. \nThe process itself mirrors this intersection. By integrating diverse materials – paint\, fabric\, ink\, paper\, and found objects – Douglas creates surfaces that feel both deliberate and unpredictable. The layers obscure and reveal\, much like the tension between our intrinsic connection to nature and our efforts to separate ourselves from it. \nUltimately\, these paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the world around them and within them\, to consider how we mirror the natural world in our complexity\, fragility\, and resilience – and how\, in our divergence\, we often forget we are a part of it. \nThe exhibition is on view at Gallery in the Round\, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 Hyland Ave.\, Ames\, IA. \nViewing hours are Monday and Tues.\, 9 a.m. to noon\, and Wed. and Thurs.\, 1 to 4 p.m.\, or by appointment by calling 515-292-5960.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/works-by-maggie-douglas-gallery-in-the-round-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames - Gallery in the Round":MAILTO:gallery@uufames.org
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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