Come celebrate “Hooray for May!” at the next University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) First Friday on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at FilmScene, on the downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at 118 E. College St. First Friday is free and open to the public.

UIMA will be presenting the artwork of four Master of Fine Arts (MFA) student employees.

• Cody Gieselman – MFA Book Arts, December 2014

• Alexandra Janezic – MFA Book Arts, May 2015

• Sarika Sugla – MFA Printmaking, May 2014

• Meng Yang – MFA Graphic Design, May 2014

In addition, short art films by William Wegman will be shown in the theater.

UIMA First Fridays provide an ideal chance to usher in your weekend and mingle with other art-enthusiasts for a great cause. Consider becoming a UIMA member. Benefits include home delivery of the UIMA magazine and a personalized membership card, which entitles you to complimentary entry to the Figge Art Museum and reciprocal admission to more than 20 other art museums.

First Fridays are sponsored in part by H. Dee and Myrene Hoover in honor of Alden Lowell Doud; Gail and Frank Zlatnik, FilmScene and other UIMA sponsors.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, contact the UIMA in advance at 319-335-1727.