Join us for Eat for the Arts at Nodo and enjoy handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads, and classic comfort food favorites — all while supporting Summer of the Arts! 15% of total sales on the day will be donated to support our free, family-friendly arts programming in the

Join members of The Original Pinettes Brass Band—the only all-female brass band in the universe—for a powerful and engaging conversation on June 6 at 2 PM! Moderated by Dr. Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, this panel will explore the members’ experiences

Beverage Garden sponsored by Big Grove Brewery  Grab food from one (or more) of many vendors, then stop by the Beverage Garden! Parents/Guardians: please note that you can bring minors into the Beverage Garden. Last call in the Beverage Garden: 30 minutes before closing Sales stop in

Visit more than 100 fine artists working in ceramics/clay, mixed media, painting, photography, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, printmaking, sculpture, and wood! To learn more about the artists, click on the categories to filter, or click on the artist's name in the image. Art Fair 

Pandelirium Steel Band location: the Washington Street and Dubuque Street intersection

Sponsored by Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services

Sponsored by Chamber Music America

Visit more than 100 fine artists working in ceramics/clay, mixed media, painting, photography, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, printmaking, sculpture, and wood!

Featuring artwork by high school and college students, and young artists 16-25 years old, the Emerging Artist Area is not to be missed! To learn more about the artists, click on the categories to filter, or click on the artist's name in the image. Emerging Artists

Lena Earth Singers location: the Washington Street and Dubuque Street intersection

Turn art into impact at the 2025 Iowa Arts Festival! Summer of the Arts is proud to partner with Houses into Homes to collect meaningful donations of artwork during the Iowa Arts Festival weekend. Help provide comfort and beauty to families in our community who are exiting

Produced by the Iowa City Public Library Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, visit the Bookmobile, Paint the Town, and make things at booths staffed by local nonprofits! There will be entertainment on the Ped Mall Stage (see below). 11 AM-3 PM - Absolute Science Bubbles

Stroll along Iowa Avenue, buy a festival t-shirt, and pick up food from your favorite food vendors!

Beverage Garden sponsored by Big Grove Brewery    Parents/Guardians: please note that you can bring minors into the Beverage Garden. Last call in the Beverage Garden: 30 minutes before closing Sales stop in the Beverage Garden: 15 minutes before closing

Location: Skating in costumes around festival grounds

Location: Outside Yotopia

Old Capitol Chorus location near Washington/Clinton street

More information coming soon!

Sponsored by Daydreams Comics Presented in partnership with United Action for Youth Head 2.5 blocks east of the Iowa Healthcare Main Stage and listen to the artistry of local youth! In its third year, Art Out Loud is always a crowd pleaser!

Sponsored by TruArt Color Graphics

Sponsored by Urban Acres Real Estate