Hancher Youth Art Show Reception

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Free and open to the public

Join us for a longstanding Hancher tradition as The Hancher Youth Art Show returns!

This year, young artists from 27 area schools will have their work displayed in the Hancher lobby from Feb. 23 to April 8.

Reception – Friday, March 13, 5–8 p.m.
Light refreshments will be provided

Exhibition hours – Monday, Feb. 23–Wednesday, April 8
Daytime: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Evening: Feb. 24, March 5, and April 8, 5–7 p.m.

Note: Hancher Auditorium will be closed over spring break March 16–20; viewings of the art show are unavailable during that time.

30-minute special backstage tours of Hancher will be offered during the Youth Art Show:
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Friday, March 13, 2026 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Smith Lobby
141 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
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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 Hancher Box Office in advance at 319-335-1160 or hancher-box-office@uiowa.edu.