The Iowa Artist Career Accelerator program provides grant funding, peer learning and mentorship opportunities, and business development resources to artists of all disciplines to catalyze momentum in their artistic practices and increase their professional skills and capacity.
The program is funded through an appropriation by the Iowa Legislature to the IEDA and a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Eligibility
Open to Iowa Artists at least 18 years of age or older.
Application Process
- Applicants must complete an online application by September 30, 2024.
- Please review the Program Guidelines found in the resources section below for additional information on eligibility requirements, use of funding, reporting requirements, and the review process. Application questions and scoring rubric can be found in the Program Guidelines.
Resources
- 2024-25 Iowa Artist Career Accelerator Program Guidelines
- Arts Council FY2025 Grant Awards
- Schedule a meeting with Program Manager Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss questions.
Manage Your Grant
Complete a Final Report Form
