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• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
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  410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
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  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  410 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
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• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-09-28 18:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-09-28 16:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Adam Rake: World Lines

  <h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

  <p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Let's Create Process Art!

  <p>Process art focuses on the process of creating rather than an end-product. Projects may include making string art, neurographic art, playing with clay, and more. Process art allows for "mistakes" and is a great entry point for people looking to explore their artistic side. </p> 2023-09-08 14:30:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

  2:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Thursday Songwriters' Showcase

  <p>Thursday Songwriters' Showcase at CSPS Hall on Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>The CSPS Thursday Songwriters series is a showcase of talented acoustic songwriters with Iowa connections. Featuring performers with diverse life experiences, musical backgrounds, and genres there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. The show will be hosted by Cedar Rapids native and veteran performer Kimberli Maloy.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$12 Advance | $15 Door</p> 2023-08-25 22:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-09-29 18:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Adam Rake: World Lines

  <h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

  <p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

  <p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Art on the Porch ~ Local Artist Sale

  <p>Join us in Marion, IA, USA for an exciting in-person event showcasing the talent of our local artists! Get ready to be amazed by a wide array of stunning artwork, from jewelry to original drawings and everything in between. This is a unique opportunity to support our local art community and find one-of-a-kind pieces to decorate your home or office. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Mark your calendars and come on down to enjoy the beauty of art on the porch.</p> 2023-09-27 14:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Art on the Porch 89514th Street, Marion, Iowa

  Marion

• Art on the Porch ~ Local Artist Sale

  <p><span data-slate-fragment="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">Join us in Marion, IA, USA for an exciting in-person event showcasing the talent of our local artists! Get ready to be amazed by a wide array of stunning artwork, from jewelry to original drawings and everything in between. This is a unique opportunity to support our local art community and find one-of-a-kind pieces to decorate your home or office. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Mark your calendars and come on down to enjoy the beauty of art on the porch.</span></p> 2023-09-22 14:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Art on the Porch

  Marion

• Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

  <p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br><br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

  <p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

  <p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br>September 30, 2023—January 21, 2024<br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.<br><br></p> 2023-09-22 20:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

  <p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. &nbsp;While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. &nbsp; A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. &nbsp;One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. &nbsp;A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. &nbsp;This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. &nbsp;By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• "Cover Story" Exhibit of Fantastical Art at The ArtiFactory Gallery

  <p>Explore the fantastical art of Iowa City illustrator Candice Broersma in the “Cover Story” exhibit at The ArtiFactory Gallery, which features over thirty pieces of originals and prints from her personal projects and professional book cover commissions. Included in the collection is Broersma’s “Uncanny Forest” series of curious tree folk in mixed media as well as miniature scratchboards from her “Monster Buddy Project.” &nbsp;The show has been extended to run through Oct.23 and is available for viewing during regular gallery hours on Saturday from 1-3 or by arrangement. &nbsp;There will also be two special viewing opportunities on Sunday Oct.1 during the “Arts in the Alley” music and dance event and Gallery Walk on Friday Oct.13 from 5-8 p.m.</p> 2023-09-24 15:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  The ArtiFactory

  Iowa City

• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-09-30 17:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

  <p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 10:00 p.m.

  10:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

  <p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. &nbsp;While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. &nbsp; A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. &nbsp;One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. &nbsp;A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. &nbsp;This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. &nbsp;By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Adam Rake: World Lines

  <h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. &nbsp;To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. &nbsp;He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. &nbsp;Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. &nbsp;</p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

  <p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

  <p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-10-01 17:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-10-02 18:00:00 -0500

  10/02/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

  <p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill&nbsp;</em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit&nbsp;features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday:&nbsp;</strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-10-03 20:00:00 -0500

  10/03/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

  10/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection

  <p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. &nbsp;While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. &nbsp; A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. &nbsp;One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. &nbsp;A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. &nbsp;This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. &nbsp;By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

  10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids