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Art Walk: Art for ISU with Grant Wood

Step into history! ✨ Join University Museums in Iowa State University’s Parks Library, home of the largest works of art designed by renowned American Regionalist artist Grant Wood. This free guided tour explores his 1930s murals, created through the Public Works of Art Project and brought to life with the help of Iowa artists who had exhibited at the Iowa State Fair.

Art Walks are a regular event series highlighting the University Museums’ Art on Campus Collection, offering opportunities to explore public art across Iowa State University’s campus. Led by staff or docents, these guided tours are free and open to the public. Visit the University Museums website for parking and accessibility information.

Meet at Parks Library, First Floor, Grant Wood mural
This tour will take place entirely indoors.

Date

Jul 29 2026

Time

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Parks Library
Iowa State University

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