Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

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On display now in the Main Library Gallery:

Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is an exhibition about some of the many LGBTQ+ people and organizations in Iowa City’s history. Across the decades, queer folks in Iowa City and at the University of Iowa have created spaces in which to gather, to find support, and build community. The exhibit invites exploration of the diverse and complex history of LGBTQ life through an Iowa City lens.

Documents, photos, artifacts, and ephemera from local archives help recount stories from the recent past about queer student groups, local businesses and organizations, and publications. Materials on display in the exhibition are from the University Archives and Iowa Women’s Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries, from the LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library, and from community members. Curated by Madde Hoberg with Aiden Bettine.

MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:

Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open Jan. 17–June 30, 2023.
Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the spring: May 29 (Memorial Day).

Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.

The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking

Saturday, June 17, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, January 22, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, January 29, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 4, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, February 5, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 11, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, February 12, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, February 19, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, March 5, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 11, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 25, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, March 26, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 1, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 2, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 8, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 9, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 16, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 22, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 29, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, May 6, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 7, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, May 13, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, May 20, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, May 27, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 28, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 4, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, June 24, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Main Library Gallery
125 West Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu.