Ali Hval

Ali Hval (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Lecturer in Painting and Drawing at the University of Iowa, based in Iowa City. Her practice bridges painting, ceramics, sculpture, installation, and public art, emphasizing community engagement through collaborative projects. She has received the Windgate Fellowship, the Emerging Woman Artist honor from Arts to Hearts Project (2023), and grants from the Iowa Arts Council.

• Research Focus: Interdisciplinary art forms, public murals, and community-driven creative processes.
• Exhibitions: Featured in venues such as Ceysson y Bénétière (NY), Atlantic Gallery (NY), and South Bay Contemporary (LA). Work cited in New York Jewelry Week, Create! Magazine, and The New Yorker.
• Awards/Grants: Windgate Fellowship, Iowa Arts Council grants, Emerging Woman Artist (2023).

She has completed over 40 public murals nationwide, often partnering with nonprofits and municipalities. Hval also serves on the Stanley Museum of Art’s Programming and Engagement Committee.