On Display March 29, 2026-April 29, 2026
The Memorial Union Art Gallery is hosting the final exhibition for twenty Iowa State students who received Focus Grants over the past year. Since 1972, students of all majors have applied for Focus funding for creative projects outside of the classroom. Funds can support the creation and presentation of new work in visual art, apparel design, writing, theater, dance, and musical performances.
Funded projects in 2025-2026 include painting, mosaic, glass, cyanotype, collage, printmaking, photography, apparel design, and music performance by the following students:
Jacob Aldrich, Senior in Music
Elli Allen, Senior and Graduate Student in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
TJ Benson, Graduate Student in Creative Writing and Environment with a Minor in Integrated Studio Arts
Charlie Bledsoe, Senior in Integrated Studio Arts
Daniel Brumm, Senior in Music
Alina Cielak, Senior in Scientific Visualization and Illustration
Harper Danielson, Senior in Art and Design, Environmental Studies
Viviana S. Dieppa, Junior in Studio Arts
Ben Drzycimski, Senior in Music
John Freund, Senior in Music
Yadira González Pérez, Junior in Art
Janea Johnson, Senior in Industrial Design
Katie Kangas, Senior in Graphic Design
Alec Kissane, Sophomore in Marketing
Ace Kyer, Senior in Integrated Studio Arts
Adayansy Maceda Mireles, Junior in Political Science and Communication Studies
Julianna Rios, Senior in Integrated Studio Arts
Gabrielle Van Paemel, Senior in Architecture
Elias Vargas, Senior in Music
Stephanie Wessels, Senior in Industrial Technology
A reception will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 6-7:30pm.
Focus is funded in part by students through the Student Government, and awards are determined by a student, faculty, and staff committee representing a broad range of the arts.
The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way in Ames on the ISU campus, and paid parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the building. Both the Gallery and the Art Reception are open to the public. The Art Gallery is located on the 1st floor and has free admission.
Hours are Monday-Friday from 11am to 4pm and Sunday from 1- 4pm.