Drop-in crafts, Paint Your Own Pottery, art classes and fun events are waiting for you in our studio The Workspace is a fun outlet for your creativity! So. Many.
Drop-in Crafts: Be a maker when it works best for you! Drop in for our monthly crafts and occasional craft nights. Come solo or bring a friend and make something you'll love, or take your kit to go. All ages are welcome. Prices range from $8-$15. Paint Your Own Pottery: Pick your piece, paint it with bright, beautiful colors, and give us about a week to fire it for you. We have fun weekly themes,
05/27/2026
We can't wait to open for the summer next week starting June 1! Come in and paint any floral-themed mug, bowl, or dish and receive a $5 coupon to Back Alley House Plants 😍 Choose a vase or planter to paint, and you can also stop by their downtown shop for a FREE plant cutting to propagate or pot at home. 🪴
05/12/2026
Today's the day! Art Mart opening day 😍 This year's sale will run from May 12 through May 15 and take place in the MU Art Gallery on the first floor. Hours are Tuesday 4-7pm, Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, and Friday 10am-4pm.
Discover local artists and makers at the Art Mart Pop-up Shop at the Iowa State University Memorial Union from May 12-15! 🎨
From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find a variety of hand-made items like pottery, blown glass, jewelry, decor, accessories, prints, and more!
05/11/2026
As always, we are proud to partner with the Gaffer's Guild for Art Mart!
Did you know? The Gaffer's Guild is the artistic glass blowing club here at Iowa State University, and their organization is open to both students and members of the community! https://gaffer.stuorg.iastate.edu/
Their wonderfully unique blown glass items fly off the table fast, so get to Art Mart early to claim one of these beauties for your own. The cardinal and gold pieces make for the perfect graduation gift 🎓Art Mart kicks off tomorrow May 12 from 4-7pm!
05/10/2026
Classical forms, reimagined ✨ Charlie Bledsoe transforms Italian sculpture through a painterly lens—timeless inspiration with a fresh perspective 🎨
Shop her prints + fine jewelry at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop—each piece echoing the same attention to form, detail, and craftsmanship!
05/10/2026
For quick snacks and full table moments 🍽
Under the moniker Daily Dish, Valerie Williams creates functional stoneware designed for every meal—from coffee and cereal ☕🥣 to dinner at the table. Beautiful, useful, and made to be lived with.
Start your tableware collection at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop ✨
05/09/2026
Swirls of gold + silver wire 💫✨
Taytum Boens creates upper-arm cuffs and bracelets in organic shapes, finished with jewel-toned beads 💎 and acrylic flowers.
Buy wearable works of art at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop!
One of the best kept secrets of Art Mart - Mystery Boxes!! 📦 One of these could be yours 👀
05/07/2026
Tiny roses, big charm 🌹✨
Hannah Tan creates adorable crochet roses, turning them into two charming, functional pieces. Use a rose magnet to display your favorite photo on the fridge or wear a tiny floral bobby pin.
👀 Find your perfect little bloom at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop
05/06/2026
Your stationery just got way more fun ✉️✨
Sophie Chitty designs paper goods, including swan greeting cards (hello, Lake Laverne 🦢), floral bookmarks, and eclectic buttons + stickers you need in your life.
Enter your snail mail era at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop 🐌
| Monday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |