Bringing research and community together with scholars and artists to strengthen Grant Wood's legacy.

Catalogue Raisonné

This Catalogue Raisonné will be the first of Wood’s paintings, prints, drawings, murals, decorative work in metal and wood, and public and private commissions, and will establish an arts and humanities laboratory focused on the study of Iowa’s most famous artist.
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Community Engagement

Artistic outreach is essential for continuing the spirit of Grant Wood's vision to form a community of kindred spirits.
People standing in classroom during Grant Wood Art Colony symposium lecture.

Symposium

The Grant Wood Symposium engages scholars around the country in a forum for the study of the art and times of one of the University's most renowned faculty artists, Grant Wood.

Fellow projects

Explore the work Fellows accomplish through the Grant Wood Art Colony Fellowship program. This experience professionally advances their craft and career through research, creative discovery, and teaching; supports the community at large; and helps to continue Grant Wood's legacy into the future.

A celebration of Grant Wood's artwork

While Grant Wood is Iowa's most famous artist, he is also nationally and internationally recognized for his craft, specifically for his Regionalist paintings and iconic works like American Gothic. Join us in celebrating his art in news and culture.

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Bring the arts to your community

Learn more about opportunities to have Grant Wood Fellows visit your community.

Support the Grant Wood Art Colony

Be a part of the University of Iowa’s historic commitment to creative work and pioneering of the Master of Fine Arts degree. Your support helps to continue the research, progress, and artistic opportunity made possible by the Grant Wood Art Colony at the University of Iowa.