by Dan Black | Jan 24, 2020 | Events, News
The Alliance had a very successful Arts Advocacy Day January 22nd. In spite of the weather, we ended up with about 30 advocates (out of the almost 60) registered who were able to attend. In 2 hours, they were able to speak to or give information to 75...
by Dan Black | Nov 23, 2019 | News
The Iowa Arts Council is excited to announce Nov. 15 is now known as Arts in Education Day in Iowa. Thanks to the efforts of Miss Iowa Emily Tinsman, the Iowa Cultural Coalition, the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education and countless arts educators and supporters across...
by Dan Black | Aug 7, 2019 | Events, News
On October 8, John Lloyd Young (Tony Award winner for “Jersey Boys”) is bringing his Las Vegas show to Noce Jazz Club in Des Moines AGAIN for one night only. Mr. Young attended the Iowa Arts Advocacy Day 3 years ago, and was very impressed with IAAE...
by Dan Black | Aug 1, 2019 | Events, News
Ben Folds headlines arts-advocacy event in Des Moines It’s showtime for a national discussion on the arts at the Iowa Arts Forum on Aug. 15 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. Popular singer-songwriter Ben Folds will join national and state arts groups who have...
by Dan Black | May 1, 2019 | News
Registration Open! June 20, 2019 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Des Moines Area Community College – FFA Enrichment Center 1055 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny Iowa DES MOINES – What role do the arts play in 21st-century education? How do the Iowa...
by Dan Black | Feb 16, 2019 | News
The weather may have tampered down our usual annual advocacy day, but we didn’t let the snow and ice get the best of us last week. Our meetings about the Fine Arts Mentorship Program were well-received, particularly by the Governor’s Office, and the presentation...
