

Intermediate Letterpress: Wee Books, Zines, and Greeting Cards
workshop with Mackie Garrett



Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!



Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!





Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!


Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!






Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!

The Space Between - Stories of Tension and Transformation
MFA thesis performance by Emily Culbreath

Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!








Peak Dead / B-Tho / Yxng Raskal / Justin K. Comer / Hadiza.
a fundraiser for the Ahmed family


art auction closing & community talent show
For the Closing of PS1's 2025 Art Auction, Orbital Songs, we are hosting a Talent Show!
Do you have something related (or NOT!) to your art/life practice that you'd like to share to a curious, captive(?), (and kind) audience? We are looking for folx to share their talents for 1-3 min during our closing reception.
We will make 1-3 min available for anyone to share their talent (song, poem, physical or visual prowess, humor, and/or other "talent.") Sign up at the event!
EVERYONE! Come out and cheer on our talented neighbors, and get your last chance to check out the artwork in our annual art auction!





Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!







Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!



Art Social
Casual and friendly free open hours for working and hanging out at the Close House!


auction preview reception
Join us for a first look at the amazing artwork in our annual art auction!
Attendees will have the opportunity to directly purchase artworks before bidding opens online at 8pm. Or, just enjoy snacks, drinks, art, and good company!
RSVP

Hour / Jamin Shepherd / Jason Calhoun
Hour
A shapeshifting Philadelphia-based instrumental ensemble led by composer/multi-instrumentalist and founder of Dear Life Records Michael Cormier-O'Leary. Electric guitar, drums, synths, violin, clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute.
Jason Calhoun (Philadelphia)
Jamin Shepherd (Iowa City)
$10-$15 suggested donation at the door


community project open hours
A weekly* meetup in the Center for Afrofuturist Studies Reading Room to get support for ongoing or emerging community projects, share resources, and share space. All are welcome!
Contact: communityprojectopenhoursic@gmail.com
*Every first Tuesday, this groups instead meets at 6pm at Sacred Collective for a community meal. Sacred Collective (formerly known as the Wesley Center) is located at 213 N Linn St. You’re invited to bring something to share, or a few dollars to contribute, but you’re also welcome to just show up with yourself!

Iowa City Rio Zouk Residency
A very special 4-week February series featuring Verity Rose & special guest Fernando Martins, all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Each series includes a shared 1-hour pratica
Register Here ❤ https://vroseproductions.regfox.com/riozoukresidency
⭐ Zouk 101 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
⭐ Pratica - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
⭐ Zouk 201* - 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
*Not available as an a-la-carte series. Must take 101 as well.