March 2025 – Main Library Gallery news

Cecil Campbell joins Main Library Gallery team

The University Libraries is excited to welcome Cecil Campbell as the first exhibition and engagement student lead for the Main Library Gallery. This new student position was created to be a key member of the gallery’s team. Cecil will assist with a little bit of everything, including exhibition preparation and installation, campus and community outreach,Continue reading “Cecil Campbell joins Main Library Gallery team”

Bringing exhibitions to life: behind the scenes of ‘A Roll of the Dice’ with designer Lauren Coghlan

A portrait of Lauren Coghlan. She is a blonde white woman with glasses and is wearing a green shirt. Her left hand is at her cheek as she props her left elbow on a work table. She is smiling and looking at the camera. In the background is an art poster asking "are we there yet?"

By Sara J. Pinkham and Krista Hershberger As the creative coordinator for the University of Iowa Libraries, Lauren Coghlan manages visual design across all seven libraries, creating everything from print materials to signage. As an artist, Lauren is always especially excited about one of the more unique challenges of the job: creating the look andContinue reading “Bringing exhibitions to life: behind the scenes of ‘A Roll of the Dice’ with designer Lauren Coghlan “

Main Library Gallery seeking 2027–2028 exhibit proposals

A woman with long blonde hair measures the area between two informational text panels on a white wall inside a gallery.

The Main Library Gallery at the University of Iowa Libraries is now seeking exhibition proposals for spring 2027, fall 2027, spring 2028, and fall 2028. Iowa faculty and staff from all areas of expertise are invited to submit initial statements of interest for consideration during round one of the selection process through April 7, 2025.Continue reading “Main Library Gallery seeking 2027–2028 exhibit proposals”