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Upcoming IAC Deadlines and Workshops
deadlines
August 31: Performing Artists Roster Application Deadline
The Iowa Arts Council is dedicated to providing Iowans the opportunity to experience
the arts in their own communities. The artists, ensembles, and companies represented
in this resource are many of Iowa’s best. We hope to grow the roster by
adding new talent every year. Get
more information and apply.
October 1: Major Grants Application Deadline
Includes Artist Grants; Artist Residency Grants; Arts in Education Grants; Conference,
Workshop and Forum Grants; Folk and Traditional Arts Grants; Organization Grants;
and Public Art Grants. See the Funding
Overview page for a brief description of each grant program and links to more
information.
Ongoing: Mini Grants
Application deadline is the first working day of the month before the month in
which the intended activity is to take place. See the Funding
Overview page for a brief description of each grant program and links to more
information.
Ongoing: Big Yellow School Bus
Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Get
more information about guidelines and apply.
Ongoing: EZ 1-2-3 Grants
Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Includes 1-2-3 Arts
Education Grants; EZ 1-2-3 Performing Arts Grants and EZ 1-2-3 Character Counts!
Through the Arts! Grants.
Get
more information about guidelines and apply.
Ongoing: BuyIowaArt.com
BuyIowaArt.com is the source for books, music, photography, traditional art, visual
art and crafts offered by Iowa artists and galleries. Interested in selling work
on BuyIowaArt? Know someone who is? Get
more information about guidelines, deadlines and an application.
workshops
The Iowa Arts Council conducts grant writing workshops throughout Iowa for artists, educators, communities and organizations who are seeking funding support for arts-related activities that benefit Iowans.
Hear directly from grant program managers for the Iowa Arts Council and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs on what review panels expect to see in grant proposals. Learn about developing powerful grant proposals. Hear about the new E-Grant application system, new granting programs and changes to program guidelines.
Iowa Arts Council Grantwriting Workshop
Tuesday, August 30: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Iowa Arts Council Grantwriting Workshop
Monday, November 14: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Octagon Art Center, Ames
Iowa Arts Council Grantwriting Workshop
Monday, January 30, 2006: 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Tentative)
Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City
Cultural Express: Full Steam Ahead! (for library and museums only)
Sunday and Monday, January 22 and 23, 2006: 9:00 - Noon
Iowa Arts Council and Iowa Community Cultural Grant Grantwriting Workshop
Please note: People attending this grant workshop must be registered for the whole
event! The event is targeted to librarians and museum directors.
Get more information, register online or find out how to host a workshop in your area.

