The Iowa Arts Council strengthens and connects Iowa’s creative community through regional and statewide convenings that enable arts leaders to more effectively serve their communities.
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
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.
The Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit, held every other year, is the premiere statewide conference for K-12 fine arts teachers; nonprofit, college and university arts educators; and teaching artists to network, learn, and explore ideas through Iowa’s Fine Arts Education Standards. Details about the 2025 Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit will be available in fall 2024.
The Iowa Arts Summit, held every other year, is the state’s leading professional development and networking event for Iowa’s arts and creative community. The Iowa Arts Summit brings together creatives, nonprofit professionals and community leaders for networking, learning and celebrating the arts in Iowa.
Details about the 2026 Iowa Arts Summit will be available in early 2025
Iowa Arts Summit 2024
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
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.
The Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit, held every other year, is the premiere statewide conference for K-12 fine arts teachers; nonprofit, college and university arts educators; and teaching artists to network, learn, and explore ideas through Iowa’s Fine Arts Education Standards. Details about the 2025 Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit will be available in fall 2024.
The Iowa Arts Summit, held every other year, is the state’s leading professional development and networking event for Iowa’s arts and creative community. The Iowa Arts Summit brings together creatives, nonprofit professionals and community leaders for networking, learning and celebrating the arts in Iowa.
Details about the 2026 Iowa Arts Summit will be available in early 2025
Iowa Arts Summit 2024
REGIONAL ART FORUMS
The Iowa Arts Council regularly connects with communities and arts leaders across the state through its regional arts forums.
Each in-person event features opportunities for local artists, nonprofit arts and culture leaders, and communities to gather and discuss pressing issues facing the arts in their community and the opportunities available to address these challenges. Iowa Arts Council staff also provide an overview of IAC grant programs and resources.
The forums are free and open to the public.
The Iowa Arts Council hosted a series of seven Regional Arts Forums throughout Iowa in Spring 2024.
Details about the 2025 Regional Arts Forums will be available in early fall 2024.