Arts Service Organizations

The Iowa Arts Council maintains links to the arts on the Internet as a service to Iowans. The Council does not guarantee the accuracy of the information on these pages. Inclusion on this site does not indicate or imply an endorsement by the Council of any organization, site or information. Comments on the content of those pages should be directed to the page authors.

Listings are organized alphabetically.

AIA Iowa - A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
1000 Walnut Street
Suite 101
Des Moines, Iowa  50309
Contact: Suzanne Schwengles
515.244.7502, Fax: 515.244.5347
www.aiaiowa.org
aiaiowa@netins.net

Alliance for Arts and Understanding
34 Fox Creek Drive
Waukee, IA 50263-8069
515-987-5480

American Society of Landscape Architects, Iowa Chapter
PO Box 409
Des Moines, IA 50302
Contact: Bill Gundermann
515-294-8933
Practitioners of this profession apply creative and technical skills and scientific, cultural and political knowledge in the planned arrangement of natural and constructed elements on the land with a concern for the stewardship and conservation of natural, constructed, and human resources. 100 members, meets annually in July, newsletter published four times a year.

Art Directors Association of Iowa
Post Office Box 1741
Des Moines, IA 50306-1741
Executive Director: Harry Watts
info@artdirectorsiowa.org
Art Directors Association of Iowa was founded in 1957. It serves the specific needs of professionals involved in graphic design and related fields in Iowa. A nonprofit organization, ADAI was formed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and information to members in the professional field. Activities in the future will evolve to meet the needs of our ever-changing profession.

Des Moines Woodworkers Association - Des Moines
International Television Association, Iowa Chapter
c/o Iowa Religious Media Services
3816 36th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Contact: Rich Harbart
515-277-2902
www.dmwoodworkers.com

Iowa Basketweavers Guild
1974 Middle Assian Rd
Decorah, IA 52001
Contact: Val Boyle, Newsletter Editor
319-532-9774
250 members, newsletter published four times a year.

Iowa Cinema Events Coalition
www.iowacinemaevents.org
Co-promotes and coordinates scheduling of film events across Iowa, and serves as a forum for sharing ideas and resources.

Iowa Community Theatre Association
1301 First, #6
Webster City, IA 50595
Contact: Anane Sundberg
515-832-2526

Iowa Composers Forum
www.iowacomposers.org
The ICF promotes performance of music by Iowa composers, develops larger audiences for original music, stimulates the creation of new works through commissions and support, provides a forum for musical ideas and professional concerns, disseminates information about Iowa composers and their activities, and encourages composers of all musical styles. 55 members, meets annually in September, newsletter published four times a year.

Iowa Cultural Coalition
http://iowaculturalcoalition.org
The Iowa Cultural Coalition serves as the main advocacy, technical assistance and communications network available to people and organizations who create and appreciate all forms of art, historic preservation, museums, science and cultural educational endeavors in Iowa. ICC serves the needs of every Iowan by supporting the people and resources in the state that make it a joy to live here.

Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance
www.culturalcorridor.org
PO Box 95, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
Contact: Joe Jennison, Executive Director
Email: joe@culturalcorridor.org

Iowa Designer Craft Association
c/o Sue Lustig, Treasurer/Membership
2501 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
An advocacy group to help support the arts and historic preservation in Iowa.

Iowa Ethnic Heritage Association
Iowa Folklife Staff
Iowa Arts Council
600 E Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319
PH (515) 242-6195
Riki.Saltzman@iowa.gov
This group promotes and encourages ethnic museums, cultural organizations, festivals, and related activities in Iowa. The IEHA promotes authenticity, professionalism, and educational aspects of activities promoted by member organizations. It maintains a partnership with the Iowa Arts Council Folklife Program. This organization provides a network of like organizations and institutions so that they may: promote immigrant/ethnic museums, cultural organizations, festivals, and activities related to Ethnic Heritage Tourism in Iowa; provide a forum for sharing of ideas among like organizations; encourage authenticity and the educational value of such activities.

Iowa Federation of Handweavers and Spinners
2501 33rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Contact: Sue Lustig
515-255-8648
bucksue@netins.net
Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild
4800 Western Hills Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Contact: Cindy Griese

Iowa Fiddlers Association
5300 SE 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
Contact: David Bellegante
515-287-3482
dataa84@hotmail.com

Iowa Filmmakers Forum
www.iowafilmmaker.com
info@iowafilmmaker.com
The goal of Iowa Filmmakers is to be the ultimate resource for film production in Iowa. The web site contains information about production companies, organizations, and films produced within the state. One of the most valuable tools of this website is its forums. The Iowa Filmmaker Forum is designed to facilitate communication between Iowa filmmakers, actors, and crew, and to aid them in every phase of their work. Filmmakers of all experience levels are encouraged to visit the site and join in the discussions, and to use the site to keep up to date on productions, meetings, and opportunities for filmmakers throughout Iowa.

Iowa Film Office
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 E Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-242-4726
film@iowalifechanging.com
http://www.iowalifechanging.com/film/default.aspx
The mission of the Iowa Film Office is to effectively market Iowa as a desirable location for filmmaking (e.g., television, commercials, videos, etc.,) thereby creating economic development opportunities for the State of Iowa. Annual awards program.

Iowa Motion Picture Association
8345 University Blvd., Suite F-1
Des Moines, IA 50325
Contact: Kent Newman, President
info@impa.tv
www.impa.tv

Iowa Museum Association
UNI Museums
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0199
Contact - Sue Grosboll, President
Ph/Fax: 319-273-6924
Newsletter Editor: Jeannie Morgan
Ph: 515-281-6975
www.iowamuseums.org
grosboll@uni.edu
The Iowa Museum provides a forum for the interchange of ideas within the museum profession, promotes professional and ethical standards, and advocates museums as vehicles for presenting and interpreting our cultural and natural heritage. 170 members, meets annually in October, newsletter published four times a year.

Iowa Poetry Association
PO Box 22
Clarinda, IA 51632
Contact: Loren Gruber
712-542-2928

Iowa Press Photographers
c/o Des Moines Register
715 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Contact: Jeff Carney
515-284-8000

Iowa Press Women
c/o The Gazette
PO Box 7
Neola, IA 50226
Contact: Maureen Olson

Iowa Quilters Guild
621 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
Contact: Judy Allen
515-382-6181

Iowa Society of Childrens Book Writers
4 Oakwood Dr
Fairfield, IA 52556
Contact: Cheryl Fusco Johnson, Regional Advisor

Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance
3812 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Contact: Pat Boddy, Executive Secretary
515-277-5099

Iowa Square Dance Federation
770W Zeller
North Liberty, IA 52441
Contact: Norm and Maxine Richmann
319-626-3526

Iowa Storytellers Roundtable
Dows Community Library
112 Ellsworth St
Dows, IA 50071
Contact: Iris Erickson
515-852-4559

Iowa Teddy Bear Makers Guild
4817 Dakota Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Contact: Charlotte Joynt
515-224-4754

Iowa Watercolor Society
Contact: 
Jo Myers Walker 
125 Main Street
Gilbert, IA 50105
http://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org
jomyerswalker@gmail.com 
The purpose of the Iowa Watercolor Society, a nonprofit organization, shall be to support and encourage the advancement of the watercolor medium, and to foster the appreciation and interest of both the artist and the viewing public. 200 members, meets annually in September, newsletter published four times a year.

Iowans for the Arts
(formerly Iowa Assembly of State Arts Agencies and Iowa Citizens for the Arts)
PO Box 137
Des Moines, IA 50301
(515) 883-3729
This nonprofit, statewide organization's mission is to educate, advocate and serve the people of Iowa through the arts. Iowans for the Arts was formerly two organizations, the Iowa Assembly of Local Arts Agencies and Iowa Citizens for the Arts. Members include individual artists, arts educators, parents, business persons, community arts and other service agencies, performing arts organizations and museums. Together they work to raise public and legislative awareness of the impact of arts in the cultural, educational and economic strength of our state and the individual quality of life of individuals. Iowans for the Arts offers assistance in creating community arts collaborations and demonstrating how art works in community development. It offers fee-based contracts for organizations working to improve board skills or formulate new programs. Iowans for the Arts acts as a conduit among artists and groups across the state, provides opportunities for sharing resources and ideas through regional meetings, a website and newsletters.

Mississippi River Sampler Guild
gsvize@aol.com
http://homepages.about.com/gsvize/MississippiriverSamplerGuild/
10655 Breiner Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001-8202
Contact: Glenda Sue Vize, President
Ph: 319-556-7400
The Mississippi River Sampler Guild focuses on reproduction and modern samplers, history, national teacher seminars, weekend workshops, field trips and more.  They also locate old samplers and conserve them.

pARTners Unlimited
www.partnersunlimited.org
PO Box 41141
Des Moines, IA 50311
Ph: 515-778-0692
pARTners Unlimited provides experiential learning through the arts for individuals at risk of delinquency or criminal behavior.

Polka Club of Iowa
2921 88th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50322
Contact: Richard McLain
515-278-0127

Professional Photographers of Iowa
215 S Iowa Ave
Washington, IA 52353
Contact: Walt Stutzman
319-653-3202

Religious Writers
300 Cherry Hill Rd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Contact: Marvin Ceynar
319-396-2732

Scottish Country Dancers of Central Iowa
www.public.iastate.edu/~fuchs/scd.html
Organization whose members share an interest in Scottish Country dance and music

United Association of Crafters
Glenwood, IA, 51534
Contact: Herb Mayhew
712-527-3678

VSA arts of Iowa
Department of Education
Grimes Building, Capitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-3179
Fax: 515-242-6025
vsai@ed.state.ia.us
www.state.ia.us/educate/programs/vsa
VSA arts of Iowa serves professional and developing artists including visual artists, vocalists, instrumentalists, actors and actresses, mimes, magicians, and creative writers who happen to have a physical or mental disability. 250 members, meets annually in October, publishes one newsletter per year.