Iowa Cultural Coalition

Iowa Cultural Coalition The Iowa Cultural Coalition gives a face to cultural endeavors in Iowa and allows cultural workers to create and care for these resources.

The Iowa Cultural Coalition is the statewide non-profit organization that serves as the main advocacy and communications network for arts, cultural, heritage, museum, and historic preservation endeavors in Iowa. The cultural health of Iowa determines the economic vitality and quality of life for the State of Iowa.

03/03/2026
ICC Legislative Look forward on Tuesday, 17 February! Click for more info!
02/16/2026

ICC Legislative Look forward on Tuesday, 17 February! Click for more info!

There is still time to REGISTER for ICC’s virtual Advocacy 101 training on January 13th! Learn how to connect with decis...
01/11/2026

There is still time to REGISTER for ICC’s virtual Advocacy 101 training on January 13th! Learn how to connect with decision makers and advocate for the arts!

Iowa Cultural Coalition executive director Matthew McIver will share strategies and best practices for connecting with legislators and sharing your stories about the impact of arts and culture in our communities. Click here to learn more! https://mailchi.mp/iowaculturalcoalition/september2025artsadvocate-17565806

01/09/2026

The Iowa Cultural Coalition is hosting a training on how to connect with leaders and decision makers and make your voice heard. Go to https://www.iowaculturalcoalition.com/action/ to sign up for Advocacy 101 on January 13!

This past year has been a brutal one for arts and culture organizations. But through it all the passion, commitment and ...
12/31/2025

This past year has been a brutal one for arts and culture organizations. But through it all the passion, commitment and courage of this community has seen great work done throughout our state. Read the New Year's message from the Iowa Cultural Coalition executive director Matthew McIver. https://mailchi.mp/iowaculturalcoalition/september2025artsadvocate-17565617

News from the Iowa Arts Council -
12/24/2025

News from the Iowa Arts Council -

In 2025 the Iowa Cultural Coalition conducted a community survey to understand how Iowans engage with and value arts, culture, and creative industries, and how they perceive the Coalition’s role in this ecosystem. This continues an ongoing biennial feedback series that began with a larger 2023 sur...

11/12/2025

The ICC has a survey out and we need your voice! Tell us what’s on your mind in the creative sector in Iowa. Go to https://forms.gle/WDcbgvpkSGK5b87Y9 or hit the link in our bio.

News from the Iowa Arts Council -
10/24/2025

News from the Iowa Arts Council -

We received news this week of a transition at the Iowa Arts Council (IAC), which is a part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). David Schmitz, who has led the IAC for the last five years, has departed the organization, and Jennie Knoebel, long-time IAC staff member, has assumed the rol...

Shape the ICC's Work in the Coming Year -
10/19/2025

Shape the ICC's Work in the Coming Year -

Two years ago ICC took a survey of arts and culture issues in Iowa, and the insights we gained shaped our advocacy since then. You told us how important arts and culture was in your communities, and that you didn't think your leaders understood or valued it to the same degree they should. We carrie...

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Des Moines, IA
50301-50340-50310

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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