Iowa City
Refocus Film Festival
October 17-20, 2024
Films, conversations, performances, and art inspired by the work of adaptation
Calendar
Arts & Culture Calendar of Events
Check out our calendar below for upcoming events and deadlines related to the Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa, and the State Historical Preservation Office.
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- Want to advertise a public event? Submit it to Travel Iowa’s Calendar.
- Want to hire an artist or filmmaker? Find artists on the ARTSwork Iowa Artist Directory or find film crews on the Produce Iowa Production Database.
- Are you an artist? Find calls for artists and list your artistic services on the ARTSwork Iowa Artist Directory.
- Are you a filmmaker? List your services on the Produce Iowa Production Database.
- Know of a location that would be great for filmmaking? Speak to the owner and submit it to the Produce Iowa Locations Database.
October
17-20
October
29
Des Moines
Entrepreneur Field Days: Moglea, Making Artful Goods For Everyday
October 29, 2024
Join Meg and Chad Gleason, owners of Moglea, at Entrepreneur Field Days: Moglea, Making Artful Goods For Everyday.
October
31
Des Moines
Des Moines 48 Hour Film Horror Project: Best of Horror Screenings and Costume Contest
October 31, 2024
Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community. Sign up your team today!
November
2-3
Cedar Falls
Cedar River Film Festival
November 2-3, 2024
The 2-day festival takes place at the historic Oster Regent Theatre in the heart of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
December
3
Online
Deadline: Iowa Artist Fellowship Intent to Apply
December 3, 2024
The Iowa Artist Fellowship applicants must submit an Intent to Apply form by 11:59 PM on December 3, 2024.
December
10
Iowa Economic Development Authority Helmick Conference Room 1963 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
Iowa Arts Council Board of Directors Meeting
December 10, 2024
December Board Meeting
January
31
Online
Deadline: Poetry Out Loud Registration
January 31, 2025
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country.
February
27
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52802
Regional Arts Forum: Davenport
February 27, 2025
1 - 4 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
March
3
Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum, 300 N 16th St, Clarinda, IA 51632
Regional Arts Forum: Clarinda
March 3, 2025
1 - 4 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
March
6
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, 350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Regional Arts Forum: Dubuque
March 6, 2025
1 - 4 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
March
6-9
Decorah
Oneota Film Festival
March 6-9, 2025
Held among the spectacular rivers and bluffs of the Driftless Region in Northeastern Iowa, the Oneota Film Festival, OFF, brings compelling, innovative, and inspiring films and filmmakers to Decorah, Iowa, from around the globe.
March
11
George Daily Auditorium, 1800 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Regional Arts Forum: Oskaloosa
March 11, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
March
25
Charles City Arts Center, 301 N Jackson St, Charles City, IA 50616
Regional Arts Forum: Charles City
March 25, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
March
28
Le Mars Art Center, 200 Central Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031
Regional Arts Forum: Le Mars
March 28, 2025
1 - 4 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
April
4
Reiman Gardens, 1497 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011
Regional Arts Forum: Ames
April 4, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM
The Iowa Arts Council is hosting seven Regional Arts Forums across Iowa in spring 2025 for local artists, arts and civic leaders, and community members to gather and discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state.
June
17
FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit
June 17, 2025
The Iowa Arts Council hosts an annual statewide conference, alternating between a focus on fine arts education and the role of the arts, artists, and arts organizations in community development.