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Performing Arts Calendar

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Upcoming Department of Dance events

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Dance BFA Concert

Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature works choreographed by Bachelor of Fine Arts students Evelyn Becker, Madison Burkhart, Ruby Gentzler, Claudia Jacobson, Allyson Meinders, Emily Pyburn, and Lindsey Wildman from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Dance BFA Concert

Friday, April 17, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature works choreographed by Bachelor of Fine Arts students Evelyn Becker, Madison Burkhart, Ruby Gentzler, Claudia Jacobson, Allyson Meinders, Emily Pyburn, and Lindsey Wildman from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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Dance BFA Concert

Saturday, April 18, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature works choreographed by Bachelor of Fine Arts students Evelyn Becker, Madison Burkhart, Ruby Gentzler, Claudia Jacobson, Allyson Meinders, Emily Pyburn, and Lindsey Wildman from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21st, 6pm
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7th, 6pm
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5th, 6pm
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6th, 6pm
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Dance Undergrad Event

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:30pm
Space Place Theater

Free and open to the public.

This performance will feature works choreographed by Honors students Emily Pyburn and Evan Zukin and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

Program
7:30 p.m. Honors projects
8:00 p.m. Undergraduate projects

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21st, 6pm
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7th, 6pm
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5th, 6pm
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6th, 6pm
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21st, 6pm
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7th, 6pm
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5th, 6pm
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6th, 6pm
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions promotional image

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21st, 6pm
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7th, 6pm
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5th, 6pm
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4th - 16th
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6th, 6pm
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Dance Graduate Concert

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Free and open to the public.

This performance will feature works choreographed by graduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

It's all part of #NewWorkCity, the spring initiative by #PerformingArtsAtIowa to highlight new work created by our talented graduate students in the performing arts. Join us as we celebrate one part of the full range of creative work happening at the University of Iowa. Keep an eye out for more posts this spring featuring #NewWorkCity: a nod to the...