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Five Iowa Students Receive Arts Scholarship Awards

Five talented high school seniors have been selected for this year’s prestigious Iowa Scholarship for the Arts.

Display Date
May 24, 2024
Arts & Culture Programs
Press Release

Waterloo West High School Student Wins Poetry Out Loud State Contest

Andrew Cusmano of Waterloo West High School took first place in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud in Iowa state finals.

Display Date
March 11, 2024
Small Business
Arts & Culture Programs
Downtown
Press Release

City of Cascade to Celebrate Small Businesses through New Downtown Mural

The IEDA and the IFA announced that the City of Cascade recently won a custom mural by Iowa artist Ben Schuh by winning the statewide #IowansUnite contest.

Display Date
November 16, 2023
Arts & Culture Programs
Press Release

Gov. Reynolds and Iowa Economic Development Authority Announce $1.4 Million in Grant Awards

Gov. Reynolds and the IEDA announced that more than $1.4 million in grants were awarded to advance the arts, culture and creative industries across Iowa.

Display Date
August 28, 2023
Community Development Programs
Arts & Culture Programs
Press Release

In Honor of National Small Business Month, Gov. Reynolds Announces Community Contest to Showcase Support for Iowa’s Small Businesses

Gov. Reynolds announced the third annual #IowansUnite Community contest. The winning community will be awarded a custom mural.

Display Date
May 4, 2023
Arts & Culture Programs
Arts & Culture Initiatives

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 pursuing a career in the arts.

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Iowa Arts Council Meeting

Quarterly Board Meeting

December 2, 2025 10:00 am
Arts & Culture Programs

Inspire Iowa

The Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant program supports a limited number of highly visible and high-impact arts, culture events, performances, and productions.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Iowa Arts & Culture Emergency Relief Fund

This fund provides short-term financial assistance to eligible groups impacted by natural disasters, emergencies or other unforeseen events.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Partnership Grant

Arts Partnership Grants are discretionary grant awards for projects that align with one or more current and funding priorities and strategic goals for Iowa.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Cultural Capacity Building Grant

Cultural Capacity Building grants provide general operating support over a three-year period to eligible arts, cultural and humanities organizations in Iowa.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Cultural Leadership Partners

Cultural Leadership Partners provides arts and cultural organizations with a designation and flexible financial support over a three-year period.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Iowa Artist Fellowship Program

The Iowa Artist Fellowship provides support to individual artists who demonstrate exceptional creativity in the arts and a commitment to the arts in Iowa.

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Arts & Culture Programs

Iowa Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant

The Iowa Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant provides support to teams of mentor artists and apprentices to sustain artistic traditions and cultural heritage.

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Arts & Culture Programs
Filmmaking

Iowa Screenwriters Grant

The Iowa Screenwriters Grant provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to help advance their artistic practices and elevate the screenwriting industry in Iowa.

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