Professional Development
The Iowa Arts Council is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities to strengthen Iowa's arts and culture community.
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.
Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort
Who Should Participate: Arts, Culture, History and Humanities Organizations
Iowa small to midsize arts, culture, history and humanities nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the pilot Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort. This two-year program will help participants build leadership skills in organization operations, sustainability and programming through professional development workshops, peer learning, mentorship and guidance from outside consultants.
