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Anderson Gallery, Drake University

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The Anderson Gallery is located in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, on the corner of 25th and Carpenter Avenue, on the campus of Drake University.

10/23/2026

(Not) At Home closed on Sunday and we are looking back at all the wonderful artist programs that were offered with the exhibition. Thank you to Katie Garth, Lois Harada, Sean Morrissey, Henry Payer and Tom Jones for bringing your expertise to campus and sharing with our community! We are sad to see the exhibition close but stay tuned for details about our next show Journeys of Life which opens on Nov 5.
Katie Garth Lois Sean P. Morrissey Henry Payer Tom Jones

10/15/2026

Join us for an Artist Conversation with Tom Jones this Sunday! Artist Tom Jones will discuss his work and practice with (Not) At Home exhibition curator Lilah Anderson on Sunday, October 18 from 2-3 pm in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Room 336. The talk is free and open to all and parking is available on 25th Street.

This talk is offered on the final day of the exhibition (Not) At Home, which includes Jones’ work alongside four other artists. The Anderson Gallery will be open before and after the talk from 12-4pm to visit the exhibition. Talk generously sponsored by an anonymous donor.

Images: Photo of the artist by Molly Wagoner and Trojan Horse by Tom Jones, 2018

10/12/2026

The Anderson Gallery will be closed on Tuesday Oct 13 due to building maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. Normal hours resume Wednesday Oct 14.

09/29/2026

We are looking forward to hosting artist Sean Morrissey this week! Sean P. Morrissey will lead a pochoir (think hand-colored stencil printing) workshop this Friday from 1-3 pm. Registration is required on Eventbrite. Link in bio. Morrissey’s work is part of the current exhibition (Not) At Home on display through Oct 18.

Image: Gentle Sky -11 by Sean Morrissey, 2017, latex on paper

09/21/2026

We look forward to hosting artist Henry Payer this week for his Collage Workshop. There is only ONE spot left for the workshop that will be held this Friday Sept 25 from 1-3pm. Registration link can be found in our bio. Workshop generously sponsored by Friends of Drake Arts.

Image: Winnebago on the Plains I by Henry Payer, mixed media collage, 2026.

Henry Payer

09/15/2026

Join us this Thursday Sept 17 for an artist talk with Katie Garth from 2-3pm in FAC 336! Garth will discuss her path as an artist and her practice. The talk is free and open to all. Garth’s work is currently on display in the Anderson Gallery as part of the exhibition (Not) At Home.
Katie Garth

09/14/2026

What a wonderful start to the exhibition (Not) At Home! The opening was so busy we almost forgot to take any photos. Thanks to all who came out. Lois Harada’s Letterpress workshop was also wonderful and provided students and community members a chance to make prints thanks to a generous donor. Check our website for upcoming events and open hours of the show.

Lois

09/09/2026

Artist Lois Harada Lois will be on campus this Friday to lead a letterpress workshop. The workshop will be held from 1-3pm in Carnegie Hall letterpress studio. Free for students thanks to a generous donor. Community members are also welcome to attend for a fee. All must register in advance. Link in bio for details and to sign up!

Harada’s work can be seen in the exhibition (Not) At Home on display in the Anderson Gallery from Sept 11-Oct 18.

Headshot courtesy of Rue Sakayama. Image: Wish You Were Here, Heart Mountain by Lois Harada, silkscreen print from hand cut stencils, 2022.

05/17/2026

We had a wonderful closing reception for Kunstkammer on Friday! Congrats to Berkeley Coyne, Sophie Ernst, Ava Hess, Adalee Miller and Jordan Wyer on their BFA thesis exhibition. And a happy Drake graduation to all Bulldogs!

05/08/2026

The Closing Reception for “Kunstkammer” the senior show is ONE WEEK AWAY! Come and celebrate with the seniors as they wrap up their final year and enjoy some light refreshments.

Address

1310 25th Street
Des Moines, IA
50311

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(515) 271-1994

Website

https://andersongallery.wp.drake.edu/

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