Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+) Tue, Oct 20 · 12:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Culture, Ecosystems and the Art of Social Change: Favianna Rodriguez Artist Lecture Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free talk
Art Workshop: World of Wine Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
Flora, Fauna, and Future: A Hands-On Art Workshop with Favianna Rodriguez Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free talk
Art for Every Body Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Art for Every Body – SOLD OUT Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Friday Crafternoons Fri, Oct 23 · 1:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop Drop-in
Cyclone Family Weekend Open Houses Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free workshop
Cyclone Family Weekend Open Houses Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free workshop
Art Workshop: Horror Movie Poster Design Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Curator and Artist Discussion Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free workshop
Family Art Workshop: Creepy Crawlies Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
Doodlebugs at the North Liberty Library: Fall Fibers, Free Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library: Fall Fibers, Free Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Art After School Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
workshop
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) – SOLD OUT Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Member Event: Happy Hour with a Curator Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Public Library: Fall Fibers, Free Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Friday Crafternoons Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop Drop-in
POTION EXPLOSION Ages 9+ Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM · Charles H. MacNider Art Museum · Mason City
class Registration required Ages 9+
School's Out at the Stanley | Upcycled Owl Assemblage Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop
Art Bites, "Astrid Hilger Bennett: Making Her Mark" with artist Astrid Hilger Bennett, Free Wed, Nov 4 · 12:15 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free talk
Art Bites, "Astrid Hilger-Bennett: Making Her Mark" with artist Astrid Hilger-Bennett, Free Wed, Nov 4 · 12:15 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free talk
The Shape of a Seat Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free talk
Friday Crafternoons Fri, Nov 6 · 1:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop Drop-in
Gala 2026 Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free workshop
HOLIDAY TREE LUMINARIES Ages 16+ Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM · Charles H. MacNider Art Museum · Mason City
class Registration required Ages 16+
Adult Class 14+ Open Studio Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
activity Drop-in Ages 14+
Kids Free Art Saturday Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
Free workshop Drop-in
Free Art Saturday For Kids Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
Free workshop Drop-in
Art for Brunch! Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
Honoring the Spirit: A Day of the Dead Ofrenda Conversation Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Art Spectrums Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free workshop Ages 5–18
Night at the Museum: Fall Frames Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop
This Workshop is Good on Paper with artist Clar Baldus Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
workshop
Friday Crafternoons Fri, Nov 13 · 1:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop Drop-in
Adult 14+Still Life Drawing Class Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
class Ages 14+
Social Saturday: Friendsgiving Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free workshop
Celebrating Community Access Programming Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free workshop
KIDS PRINTMAKING Ages 7+ Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM · Charles H. MacNider Art Museum · Mason City
class Registration required Ages 7+
Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
The Couple with the Pitchfork: American Gothic from Easel to Icon Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM · University Museums - Iowa State University · Ames
Free talk
School's Out at the Stanley | Winter Tin Box Diorama Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) Thu, Nov 19 · 2:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
Free talk
Art Lovers Book Club: The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier, Free Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free workshop
Art Journal Jam with Artist Dori Patrick, Fee: $10 Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
workshop
Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Public Library: Ready, Set, Indigo!, Free Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Friday Crafternoons Fri, Nov 20 · 1:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop Drop-in
Adult Class 14+ Create a set of six watercolor holiday cards Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
class Ages 14+
SEUSSICAL STUDIO Ages 5+ Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM · Charles H. MacNider Art Museum · Mason City
class Registration required Ages 5+
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop Registration required
Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM · Stanley Museum of Art · Iowa City
Free workshop
Doodlebugs at the North Liberty Library: Ready, Set, Indigo!, Free Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library, Ready, Set, Indigo!, Free Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM · Cedar Rapids Museum of Art · Cedar Rapids
Free class Ages 4–7
Adult Class 14+ Decorative Charcuterie Boards Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
class Ages 14+
GLASS BALL ORNAMENT PAINTING Ages 13+ Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM · Charles H. MacNider Art Museum · Mason City
class Registration required Ages 13+
Kids Create: Hand painted and decoupage tree ornaments- set of 4 Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM · Blanden Memorial Art Museum · Fort Dodge
workshop
Family Art Workshop: Paper Doll Family Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines
workshop