Why Iowa?
Nestled in the heart of Iowa's beautiful arts campus, on the banks of the Iowa River, generations of artists and art historians have launched their careers and artistic journeys here. Join them.
You belong here
Be part of a legacy of excellence—and the birthplace of the MFA. Learn from faculty who are leading artists, designers, and scholars. Create and learn in facilities that are architectural masterpieces.
Create your story
When you make art at Iowa—or explore the ways that art shapes and reflects culture—you'll blaze a unique artistic journey. Make Iowa your artistic and academic home. Join us.
Birthplace of the MFA
The first university to accept creative works as graduate theses.
Our program also pioneered the practice of bringing established artists to the faculty.
# 7
National Ranking: Printmaking
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
# 23
National Ranking: Best Fine Arts Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Events
Student exhibitions
MFA virtual exhibitions
Stevie Haley Delgado MFA Exhibition (Sculpture)
March 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Annie Klein MFA Exhibition (Printmaking)
March 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Amelia Rosenberg MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
march 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Abe Irshaidat MFA Exhibition (Graphic Design)
February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Abbey Peters MFA Exhibition (Ceramics)
February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Lauren Coghlan MFA Exhibtion (Graphic Design)
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Katrice Kelly MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Suleyman L Aslan MFA Exhibition (3D Design)
August 7, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Katie Kiesewetter MFA Exhibition (Graphic Design)
April 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Kayla Rumpp MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
April 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Liv Stark MFA Exhibition (Graphic Design)
April 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Nathan Sears MFA Exhibition (3D Design)
April 3, 2023 - April 7, 2023
Sean Tyler MFA Exhibition (Painting and Drawing)
April 3, 2023 - April 7, 2023