Arts & Design Stories & News

Art career is taking flight for UNI graduate Caylin Jayde

From finishing her first mural to being featured in “New American Paintings” to having a viral TikTok, it’s been quite the year for UNI alum Caylin Jayde.

Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center’s Steve Carignan recognized for contributions to the arts

UNI's Steve Carignan is one of several individuals being recognized for contributions to the arts in Iowa by the Iowa Arts Council.

Rod Library's 8th Annual RodCon

This mini-comic book convention draws people across the Cedar Valley to share their love of all things pop culture.  Mark your calendar to visit Rod Library on Saturday, April 1!  

Gallagher Bluedorn pre-show a full circle moment for student Ahmad Madlock

Elementary education major Ahmad Madlock will perform a special gospel set in the Gallagher Bluedorn on Feb. 28 before The Kingdom Choir's show.

UNI School of Music to host New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its third annual New Music Festival Feb. 24-25.  

UNI School of Music to host guest artist Anat Cohen at Tallcorn Jazz Festival

The 71st Annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz concerts will be held on the University of Northern Iowa campus on Feb. 16 and 17.

UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will welcome artist Shannon Taggart to campus for a discussion on her new book “Séance, followed by a book signing,” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Kamerick Art Building. 

Homegrown Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Schools partnership heads to the national stage

Representatives from the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools head to D.C. to present their collaborative efforts in the Cedar Valley.

UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art welcomes 2009 alum Laura Gleissner as its new director.

TheatreUNI to present “Radium Girls”

TheatreUNI will present DW Gregory’s “Radium Girls” in the Strayer-Wood Theatre on the University of Northern Iowa campus.