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
Explore the resources and opportunities for arts education in Iowa.
2025 Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit: Exploring the Artistic Processes
The 2025 Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny
National & Statewide Resources
Every child deserves a well-rounded education, which includes the arts. 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.
National Resources
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and extends work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America.
Arts Education Partnership
Arts Education Partnership is a national network of organizations dedicated to advancing the arts in education through research, policy and practice. Their vision is that every student in America succeeds in school, work and life as a result of a high-quality education in and through the arts.
State Resources
Iowa Department of Education
The Iowa Department of Education works with the Iowa State Board of Education to provide support, supervision, and oversight for the state education system that includes public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges and teacher preparation programs.
- Iowa Every Student Succeeds Act: The Iowa Every Student Succeeds Act maintains a focus on equity for all students, while giving states and local school districts much more ownership over systems of school accountability and support.
Iowa Area Education Agencies
Area Education Agencies work as educational partners with every public and accredited, nonpublic school in Iowa to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all students.
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa State Education Association offers professional development for educators, legal assistance and representation when needed, and educator support by advocating for student-centered public education policy.
Professional Arts Associations
Contact the Arts & Culture Team
Email artscouncil@IowaEDA.com
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