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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.
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#mfa #painter #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #artistbook by @avc.isu

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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 @isucollegeofdesign to see them in person!

Instructor @amyharrisart
#watercolor #watercolorpaint #watercolorpaintings #studentartist #isu by @avc.isu

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Take a look at this stunning brass pendant crafted by Charlie Francis @char_bledsoe_sketchbook 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)

@isucollegeofdesign #jewelleryart #metalsmithing #metalartist #metalartwork by @avc.isu

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Stop by Gallery 181 to experience The Virtual Funeral, MFA/MS thesis exhibition by Rana Tiba @tibaaart on view October 13–16. The closing reception will be held this Thursday, October 16 at 5:30 PM. In the @isucollegeofdesign

#mfathesis #oilpainting #drawing #photography #videoart taken in College of Design at Iowa State University by @avc.isu

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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 @emma.brosseau1 Click the link in our bio to discover more about our study abroad program!

@isucollegeofdesign @isu.avc.rome #studyabroadlife #drawing #painting by @avc.isu

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The model vs. the art! ✍🏼✨ @jennaaa.leeeee was one of two amazing models that posed for our ART 330 life drawing students. Over the course of the project, students created three drawings: a planar head, a skeleton, and a model portrait. Come see their impressive work on display now on the second floor of the @isucollegeofdesign

Course Instructor: Brent Holland
#drawing #lifedrawings #graphitedrawings #charcoaldrawing taken in College of Design at Iowa State University by @avc.isu

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

#silkpainting #chinesecalligraphy @isucollegeofdesign by @avc.isu

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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

#highschoolart #painting #printmaking #drawing #ceramics #digitalart @isucollegeofdesign by @avc.isu

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This week, our Studio Fundamentals: Textiles students are adding the final touches to their embroidery projects. We can’t wait to see the finished pieces!

#textiles #embroidery #embroideryart #isu @isucollegeofdesign by @avc.isu

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

#paintings #ceramics #collage #textile #silkpainting #photography #digitalart #drawing #printmaking taken in College of Design at Iowa State University by @avc.isu

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Our silk painting students are immersed in their first project, guided by Assistant Teaching Professor @ali_zhang_art ✨🖌️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!

#silkpainting #silkpaint #painting @isucollegeofdesign by @avc.isu

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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!

#embroidery #textiles #embroideryart @isucollegeofdesign by @avc.isu

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