A Hub, a Network, an Archive: 55 Years of International Writers in Iowa City exhibit in the Main Library Gallery. Photo: Anne Bassett.
2027-2028 exhibition statements of interest are now closed for submission. Check back in 2026 for future proposal opportunities.
University of Iowa faculty and staff are invited to submit statements of interest during active proposal submission dates. Proposals from across campus are welcome. Exhibits for the Main Library Gallery must showcase materials from the University of Iowa Libraries. Exhibits are ultimately selected by the Main Library Gallery Exhibition Proposal Review Committee, which includes staff from across Libraries departments, the Pentacrest Museums, and Stanley Museum of Art, plus student and faculty representatives.
What is the Main Library Gallery?
The Main Library Gallery is a museum-quality exhibition space located on the first floor of the Main Library. The Gallery is equipped with temperature and humidity controls, professional grade display cases with alarms, and low light capability, all of which make it a suitable environment for objects requiring special display conditions. The Gallery is a member of the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries. Two key purposes of the Gallery are to increase visibility of UI Libraries collections and to share unique research from the campus community through those collections.
Thinking about submitting a proposal?
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please review the Proposal Guidelines & Process and the list of past exhibitions. See the navigation menu for this page for all relevant information. Statements of interest for 2027 and 2028 exhibitions are due by April 7, 2025 and can be submitted here.
Questions?
If you have questions about the exhibit proposal and/or selection process, please email Sara Pinkham, exhibition and engagement coordinator for the Main Library Gallery.