2024 Iowa Arts Summit
Iowa Economic Development Authority
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is dedicated to making Iowa a great place to work, live and visit.
Join us at the Iowa Arts Summit, the state’s leading professional development and networking event for Iowa’s arts and creative community.??
Held only once every two years, the event brings together creatives, nonprofit professionals and community leaders for a day of networking, learning and celebrating the arts in Iowa.? ? Participate in the sessions below on Tuesday, June 18 at the FFA Enrichment Center at the Des Moines Area Community College campus in Ankeny.? ?
Register now!? *Ticket prices increase after June 10.? ? ?
General Session Spotlight: Deepening the Social Impact of the Arts through Collaboration??
Join five Iowa art leaders at the plenary session where arts leaders representing different artforms and communities will draw on their experiences collaborating with partners to advance goals in areas including youth and community development, accessibility, and education.
Plenary speakers:
Featured Artists!
In keeping with tradition, the summit will feature special performances and activities led by Iowa artists throughout the day.
Sessions?at the Iowa Arts Summit!
Regional Breakouts?
This spring, the Iowa Arts Council traveled around the state for our Regional Arts Forums. Now, our regional hosts are joining us in Des Moines for the Iowa Arts Summit, where we will continue the regional conversation in six different breakout sessions!
Speakers include:
More Sessions!
The Art of Belonging: Partnering with Artists to Create Meaningful Places?
Public art and creative placemaking can shape – even transform — our communities. Artists are strong partners as communities endeavor to create public spaces and experiences that create distinction, delight and a sense of belonging. Session attendees will gain insight on the value of art and culture planning, how and why to plan for collaboration, the role of artists in transforming public life and what art integration can look like.
Speakers include:
Unlocking Arts Funding: Navigating Regional and National Grant Opportunities?
Dig into arts funding beyond Iowa’s borders and take advantage of opportunities in the broader arts funding ecosystem. In this workshop, representatives from Arts Midwest and the National Endowment for the Arts will walk you through opportunities available at the regional and federal levels. Learn about Arts Midwest and the United States Regional Arts Organizations and how these unique arts service organizations can support your work.
Speakers include:
The Role of the Arts and Culture in Combating the Epidemic of Loneliness?
Arts organizations have always been cultural and social hubs within our communities. As we deal with the lingering effects of the pandemic we are forced to face societal shifts, a decrease in community connectedness and social health. These trends of increasing disconnection within our communities, families, religious organizations, social clubs, etc., have been present for decades and have been accelerated by the pandemic. Learn more about the?concrete steps our organizations can take to rebuild America’s culture of connection.?
Speakers include:
President/Director of Merger Mines Corporation
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