Summer of the Arts mission is to build community in the Iowa City Area, to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programming.
Summer of the Arts Presents
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Iowa Arts Festival
Enjoy the visual arts, live music, kids’ activities, great food and more at this award-winning festival in downtown Iowa City each June.
Iowa City Jazz Festival
Internationally renowned jazz musicians perform alongside some of the most talented musicians in Eastern Iowa on two stages for a weekend full of good vibes, sights, sounds, flavors and more.
Friday Night Concert Series
The Ped Mall in the heart of downtown Iowa City comes to life Friday nights May through September with a wide variety of performers from Eastern Iowa featuring all kinds of genres from bluegrass to rock to jazz and hip hop.
Drive-In Movies at the Hangar
What’s better than kicking back under the stars on a warm summer night to enjoy a family friendly movie at the Iowa City Municipal Airport??
Music on the Move
Featuring some of the Iowa City area favorites, Music on the Move visits a wide range of parks around the Iowa City area providing a more intimate performance Tuesdays throughout the summer.
Rhythms at Riverfront Crossing
One Saturday a month from May – September, one of Iowa City’s largest parks will come to life with live music from some of the area’s most popular bands along with kids’ activities, food vendors and adult beverages.
Holiday Thieves Market
Continuing a 50+ year tradition, the Holiday Thieves Market is a fine Art Show happening in early December and featuring around 85 artists from around the Midwest for all of those perfectly unique gifts.
Be Inspired! Get Involved.
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Don’t miss these events,
they are right around the corner!
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Congrats!!! 🎊🍾🎈
Check out the lineup for the Iowa Arts Fest Main Stage! conta.cc/3DINIZZ ... See MoreSee Less
Exciting Performers Await You This June!
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Email from Summer of the Arts Summer of the Arts March 27, 2025 Hello Lisa, We are so excited the share the amazing lineup for the Main Stage at the Iowa Arts Festival! We'll have more to share about0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We'd like to give a BIG THANK YOU to 1630 KCJJ for their incredible support as our Media Sponsor for all Summer of the Arts events!
Tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM you can hear Executive Director Lisa Barnes on the show sharing the main stage line-up for the Iowa Arts Festival. Tune in to hear the exciting announcements first!
Their partnership helps us spread the word about our concerts, festivals, and events throughout the community.
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Did you see the amazing band headlining Friday night at the Arts Fest? conta.cc/4i6tLv3 ... See MoreSee Less
Swing Into Summer: Charity Golf Outing!
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Email from Summer of the Arts Summer of the Arts March 25, 2025 Hello Lisa, It's almost April! You know what that means -- we're even closer to the kickoff of our season on May 16th and we can't wait!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Monday! Can you believe it’s been a whole year since our Chief Fetching Officer, Dewey, joined the Summer of the Arts team? He’s been working hard, keeping spirits high, and making sure we’re all ready for another amazing summer!
Who’s excited for festival season? We know Dewey is! 🐾💛
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For this week's Sponsor Sunday, we'd like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Artifacts for their generous support of our Music on the Move program!
Their commitment to bringing live music to different neighborhoods throughout our community helps make Music on the Move possible!
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