Professional Development
The Iowa Arts Council is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities to strengthen Iowa's arts and culture community.
ArtsLab
Who Should Participate: Arts & Cultural Organizations
Enhance your knowledge, skills, and leadership habits during the ArtsLab six-month intensive course. Explore ways to engage with the community, think and act strategically, develop a healthy and adaptive business model, and apply evaluative thinking.
ArtsLab is a collaboration of Arts Midwest with the Iowa Arts Council.
ArtUps
Who Should Participate: Iowa Artists, Arts Organizations and Creative Communities
Register for these free professional development events that provide online and in-person learning and networking opportunities to enhance the quality and capacity of the arts in Iowa:
- View and register for upcoming ArtUps
- Watch previous ArtUps webinars
Iowa Artist Fellowship
Who Should Participate: Iowa Artists
Apply for the Iowa Artist Fellowship, an exceptional program that provides support to Iowa artists who demonstrate creativity and capacity for continued contributions to excellence and innovation in the arts. Advance your career through one year of funding and professional development.
