Free and open to the public

Join us for a Creative Matters conversation with Ashley Wheater MBE, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet.

Marking the Joffrey’s 70th anniversary, the conversation will feature discussion of American Icons, the company’s landmark anniversary program, as well as reflections on the Joffrey’s past, present, and future. Wheater will also speak to the company’s longstanding relationship with Hancher and Iowa City, and what it has meant to bring the Joffrey’s work back to...

This event brings together storytelling, dance, science, and dialogue to destigmatize schizophrenia and mental illness. Through personal narratives, artistic expression, cutting-edge research, and expert insight, attendees will discover the power of vulnerability, resilience, and community support in mental health. When we share our stories, we heal together

5:30 - 6:00 PM | Reception with Hors d'oeuvres & Poster Session
6:00 - 6:15 PM | Michael Judge: A Brother's Perspective
6:15 - 6:45 PM |...

Former Poster Child by Grace Nelson is a theatrically staged performance with accessibility at its core. Directed by Jason Vernon, as his Social Justice and the Performing Arts capstone project, this new work is an intentional and innovative experiment of form, reimagining the traditional theatre model and centering disabled stories for disabled audiences.

In this humorous “one woman” show, we invoke the lifecycle and investigate what it means to be human. Consider this play a "living memoir"...

This site-specific performance will feature works choreographed by graduate student Tori Lefler from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

This site-specific performance will feature works choreographed by graduate student Tori Lefler from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

This site-specific performance will feature works choreographed by graduate student Tori Lefler from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.