RG 007 Arts Council

The Iowa Arts Council (IAC) was created by the General Assembly in 1967 via SF 625 (State Arts Council Act). IAC was transferred and became a division within the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) in 1986 via SF 2175 (State Government Reorganization Act).  In 2023, IAC was transferred to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) via SF 514 (State Government Alignment Act).  IAC is an advisory council of members appointed by the Governor, who are recognized for their interest or experience in connection with the performing and fine arts.  The mission of IAC is to enrich the quality of life and learning in Iowa communities by encouraging excellence in the arts through leadership, networking, grants, and technical assistance.  IAC is also the official state agency for receiving and distributing funds in the arts from the National Endowment for the Arts for projects in dance, theater, music, visual arts, and other related special projects.  Some related records may be available in RG 109, Cultural Affairs.  Some or all of these records are available to search in the Iowa History Collections Catalog.