Festival Information

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Black Artists Spotlight

image-of-professor-loyce-arthurSummer of the Arts is proud to share a brief look into a few of the area’s Black Artists and the impact they are having on our community and the arts scene.

If you are a Black Artist or know someone who might want to be added to this spotlight, please let us know by clicking HERE. To view the information on these talented artists, click HERE.

Black Owned Businesses in East Central Iowa

University of Iowa’s Prof. Loyce Arthur and a group of students put together a directory of Black-owned businesses in East Central Iowa.

Check out this wonderful resource HERE.

Watch the 2022 Black Authors’ Forum

Watch the 2022 Black Business Owners’ Forum

Things to Know

Location

The Soul & Blues Festival is held in downtown Iowa City. Click in the map below for directions.

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About The Soul & Blues Festival

The Soul & Blues Festival is a reworking of the former Iowa Soul Festival. This festival celebrates the local and global reach of Soul & Blues music through the Black Experience.