IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 11, 2022) — Music and art collide when the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art celebrates the opening of its new building and inaugural exhibition, Homecoming, on August 26-28.
Musical performances by treesreach, Pictoria Vark, and Houndmouth kick off the opening night celebration beginning Friday, August 26, 6PM (CT), at Gibson Square Park.
Day Two of the three-day celebration features an indoor-outdoor entertainment lineup. The Cedar Rapids Orchestra will perform in the museum’s performance lobby beginning Saturday, August 27, 5PM, and at 6PM, the party continues outside with DJ Simeon Talley delivering a special performance until 9PM.
Free popcorn, lemonade and water will be available in Gibson Square Park on Friday and Saturday, 5-9PM. Throughout the evening, food trucks will be parked on the street between the Stanley and the Main Library with food for purchase.
The weekend celebration begins Friday at 3PM with opening remarks from UI President Barbara Wilson and Stanley Museum of Art Director Lauren Lessing.
Visitors can explore the galleries and enjoy curatorial introductions to Homecoming following Friday’s opening ceremonies. Homecoming tours continue Saturday and Sunday, 2-4PM.
The UI Stanley Museum is open to everyone. Seating is limited for the weekend events. Members of the public are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
A complete schedule of entertainment and events is available at stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu. To join the party and be the center of the celebration, visit https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/volunteer-program.
About the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Established in 1969, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art is a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning resource for the university and its surrounding communities. The collections include significant holdings of African art, Abstract Expressionism, works on paper, textiles, and ceramics, as well as paintings by modern masters such as Pollock, Beckman, Miró, and Motherwell. The strength of the collections continues to draw world-wide attention and allows the museum to play an innovative role in interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration. Admission to the museum is always free and open to all. For updates, please visit https://stanleymusem.uiowa.edu.
