ISU Department of Art and Visual Culture

Today’s your last chance to see Night Walks, an MFA exhibition by Ruby Walker at the College of Design’s Gallery 181. Want to learn more about the work? Check out the article in our story.

Get ready to work up an appetite! Feast your eyes on these stunning watercolor paintings created by our talented 2330 watercolor painting students 🍽️✨🎨 Head up to the second floor of the to see them in person!

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Take a look at this stunning brass pendant crafted by Charlie Francis in one of our Jewelry & Metalsmithing course! 🔨✨💍

Curious about Jewelry & Metalsmithing? Explore the wide range of courses available through AVC, you might just discover your new favorite medium! (Click on the link in our bio to see all course offerings for Spring 2026)

A day in the life of a study abroad AVC student in Rome 🇮🇹✨

From exploring historic landmarks and modern design studios to taking field trips across Italy, exhibiting artwork, learning the language, and diving into Italian cooking, this program is a full immersion into European art and design culture! 🎨🍝✈️

Photos courtesy of study abroad student Emma Brosseau .brosseau1 Click the link in our bio to discover more about our study abroad program!

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Prof. Tonglu Li from World Languages and Cultures dropped by silk painting class to share the art of Chinese calligraphy! Scroll through to take a closer look at the beautiful pieces they created.

Join us tomorrow night (Friday, Oct. 3) from 4–6 PM in the College of Design atrium for the “Future Forward: Iowa High School Student Exhibition” reception! 🥳

On display is work made by 16 talented students from:
🎨 Ames High School
🎨 Ankeny High School
🎨 CAM High School
🎨 Gilbert High School

The AVC Faculty Show is open!
Stop by Gallery 181 at to see incredible work made by our talented faculty members.

Our silk painting students are immersed in their first project, guided by Assistant Teaching Professor ✨🖌️This course introduces Chinese silk painting to students, an art form that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. Be sure to check back later for the results!

Our silk painting students are immersed in their first project, guided by Assistant Teaching Professor 🖌️✨ This course introduces Chinese silk painting to students, an art form that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. Be sure to check back later for the results!

Our Studio Fundamental Textile students are diving into their first embroidery project! 🧶Swipe through to catch a glimpse of their process, and stay tuned to see their completed work next week!