Press Releases

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invests $1.5 million in building creative places

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to leverage local infrastructure projects.

State Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa is calling for nominations for members to serve on its board of trustees and for the Iowa Excellence in History Awards.

Iowa Arts Council honors five new Iowa Artist Fellows

The Iowa Arts Council is honoring five Iowa artists as 2022 Iowa Artist Fellows with an annual award.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to showcase Iowa art, food and entertainment

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invites Iowans from across the state to enjoy Iowa art, history, food and entertainment during the Celebrate Iowa Gala.

State Historical Society of Iowa’s online collection of educational materials tops 3 million views

Iowa educators are using a new tool to teach Iowa history, and it’s catching on in classrooms across the state.

Two Iowa State University students named Iowa History Dissertation Fellows

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has named Michael Belding and Jesse Chariton of Iowa State University as its inaugural Iowa History Dissertation Fellows

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches program to train next generation of nonprofit leaders

The Iowa Department of Culture Affairs has picked 11 Iowa arts and culture organizations to participate in its first Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort program.

Step into history at the Iowa State Fair

The 8th annual Iowa State Fair Historical Walking Tour will kick off the fair’s first day, on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs designates Iowa Great Places and Cultural & Entertainment Districts

13 Iowa communities will receive support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture & history.

2022 Iowa Arts Summit Speakers Announced Registration for the August 10-12 conference is open now

The 2022 Iowa Arts Summit includes a 3-day program & kicks off with inspirational, half-day virtual sessions featuring leading voices in the arts on 08/10 - 11