Iowa Arts
& Culture

Educational Resources

The Iowa Arts Council is committed to supporting arts education in Iowa by serving K-12 fine arts teachers, community and nonprofit arts educators, and students through programs, grants, scholarships, and relevant professional development opportunities.

Arts Learning Resources

Poetry Out Loud

An arts education program that encourages 9th-12th grade students to study great poetry and compete in a recitation competition at local, state and national levels.

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

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.

IAAE Leadership Institute

The Iowa Alliance for Arts Education (IAAE)’s annual Leadership Institute supports new and emerging fine arts educators and is supported in part by the Iowa Arts Council

Partner Resources

This list includes national and statewide arts learning based resources, support organizations and professional associations to enhance arts learning programs in and out of the formal classroom.

Grants Read More

Art Project Grant

Artists and organizations undertake high-quality arts and cultural projects that positively impact the vitality of arts in Iowa

Iowa Scholarship for the Arts

The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited edu

Folk Arts Learning Grant

Folk Arts Learning Grants create opportunities for the Folk and Traditional Arts to thrive in Iowa.

Upcoming Events

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