Jan 25, 2023
A new exhibition at the Grinnell College Museum of Art offers an opportunity to view some of the oldest works in the museum’s collection while celebrating student scholarship.
Museum of Art News
Jan 9, 2023
If you find yourself in need of a message of hope and beauty during these cold January days, visit the Grinnell College Museum of Art to see four colorful paintings by Iraqi American artist Vian Sora (b. 1976) on exhibit through April 8, 2023
Dec 19, 2022
Professor of Art History Jenny Anger is studying how admiration for female “madness” has affected the reality of women artists with mental illness.
Dec 15, 2022
Tilly Woodward, curator of academic and community outreach, and Karen Neal, director of Drake Community Library, were honored by the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation last month with the Spirit of Giving Award for “contagious enthusiasm.”
Oct 11, 2022
We caught up with Royce Wolf, associate professor of mathematics, to ask him five pressing questions ahead of his recital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Grinnell College Museum of Art.
Sep 14, 2022
Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World Exhibition premieres at Grinnell College Museum of Art
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA) will open Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World continuing through Saturday, Dec. 10. The exhibition explores the West’s fascination with the arts and crafts traditions of the Middle East and beyond.
Sep 12, 2022
On Tuesday, September 27, the Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA) will open Paper Trails: Modern Indian Works on Paper from the Gaur Collection continuing through Saturday, December 10. A public conversation and opening reception will be held on Friday, September 30, beginning at 5 pm.
Aug 15, 2022
Grinnell College studio art technical assistant, has been named an Iowa Artist Fellow for fiscal year 2023. Tuggle Lacina is one of five fellows selected. This annual competitive fellowship supports Iowa artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creative writers who demonstrate exceptional creativity and a commitment to advancing their artistic practices at a pivotal moment in their careers.
Jul 11, 2022
The Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA) is featuring the Jewel Box Quilters Guild Exhibition, which will run until Saturday, August 27, 2022.
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One of the things I have always loved about working in museums is there is no 'typical' day. … I am always learning about upcoming exhibitions and artists in our collection of more than 9,000 objects.