“Making” is the act of bringing something from our minds into reality; a task that can drive us, calm us, or give us pleasure. This exhibition by the staff of SAAHD is about our creative pursuits, giving the community the opportunity to learn more about us.

This presentation of creative work by School of Art, Art History, and Design staff will be on display Nov. 10–15 in the Levitt Gallery, 140 Art Building West. Join us for a closing reception on Nov. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Writers' Workshop graduate Delaney Nolan will read from her new novel, Happy Bad, and will be joined in conversation with University of Iowa Associate Professor Jamel Brinkley.

Astra House gives this plot summary of Happy Bad:

"Beatrice works at Twin Bridge, a chronically underfunded residential treatment center in near-future East Texas, teeming with enraged teenage girls on either too many or not enough drugs. On a normal day, it's difficult for Beatrice and the other staff — Arda, Carmen, and...

“Making” is the act of bringing something from our minds into reality; a task that can drive us, calm us, or give us pleasure. This exhibition by the staff of SAAHD is about our creative pursuits, giving the community the opportunity to learn more about us.

This presentation of creative work by School of Art, Art History, and Design staff will be on display Nov. 10–15 in the Levitt Gallery, 140 Art Building West. Join us for a closing reception on Nov. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.