Students will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting. Through a series of exercises and limited palettes, students will expand their understanding of color and the surprising possibilities of primary colors. Medium: Oil-focused, but other media welcome.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
“Please Touch the Art,” an interactive installation that invites viewers to engage physically and emotionally with the artwork, will be exhibited April 6–9 in Gallery 181 at the Iowa State University College of Design.
Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. New skills will be practiced, while the “process of making” will be the fundamental goal for the child. Materials like paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, glue, cardboard, paper, etc. will be used. The use of scissors and proper handling of materials and color mixing will also be explored. Guardians are encouraged to participate in class activities.
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.
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you.
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 6 - 12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register or find out more, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group.
Iowa State graduate student Parisa Keshavarziyan invites guests to ‘Please Touch the Art’ in her MFA exhibition April 6–9 at the College of Design. A public reception will be from 5:30–7 p.m. Wed., April 8, in the gallery.