The biennial Iowa Arts Summit features dynamic breakout sessions with presentations by leading state and national voices in the arts. Hear from Iowa's most creative minds and learn how they are transforming their organizations and communities. Experience pop up art and live music by Iowa artists along with the presentation of the Governor's Arts Awards. The summit brings together artists, filmmakers, creative entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals and community leaders for a day of networking, learning and celebrating the arts in Iowa.
2020 Summit
The 2020 Iowa Arts Summit will virtually gather Iowa's creative industry professionals on August 7 for a day of networking, learning and celebrating the arts in Iowa. In the wake of a global pandemic and amid the movement for civil rights, the way we create, present, and interact with art has changed. At the summit, connect with leading state and national voices in the arts to discover how Iowa's creative sector can embrace this new relationship with art and boldly redefine the art world together.
The summit tracks of Knowledge, Connection and Collaboration broadly reflect the tools communities need to move forward and are invariably interwoven with innovation - the expertise of the creative community. Sessions will be led by speakers who designed innovative ways to reinvent the art world to not just return to "normal" post-pandemic, but to strengthen the creative sector so it can flourish. The Iowa Arts Summit will also feature streaming entertainment, virtual tours and demonstrations by Iowa artists, opportunities to collaborate on interactive arts projects, and the presentation of the Governor's Arts Awards.
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Schedule at a Glance
View the downloadable Schedule at a Glance
This schedule is subject to change.
Iowa Arts Summit 2020 Program
This schedule is subject to change.
Networking
In addition to six networking groups and the virtual Happy Hour on August 7, connect with colleagues over shared interests and build a network in the months leading up to the Summit in the new Iowa Arts Summit Connections Facebook group. Participants can share resources, swap contact information, ask questions and engage with arts leaders from across the state. Stay up-to-date with the latest information about the summit and engage in additional professional development and networking opportunities throughout the summer. All attendees will be granted access to the Facebook group, but must have a Facebook profile to participate in the group discussion.
Virtual Art Lounge
The Art Lounge at the virtual Iowa Arts Summit provides opportunities to experience the arts throughout the day. Check out innovative art projects, engage with Iowa artists, discover Iowa music, and create your own art at home.
Contact
Summit participants are welcome to email iowa.arts@iowa.gov or text/call 515-650-3899 for help with registration, technical issues, or other Summit-related inquiries.
