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 Conferences

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

Held every other year, the Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit 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. 

It is presented in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education. 

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

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

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Iowa Arts Summit

Held every other year, the Iowa Arts Summit, 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.