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"Dancers in Company were superb! As always, their program was educational and informative but “served up” in a refreshing and exuberant way. The courtesy, warmth and humor of the dancers and the artistic director was contagious and the audience responded in kind."
- Margaret Buhr, Director of Education, Dubuque Museum of Art, IA
Arts Share offers schools and communities around the state a variety of opportunities, including interactive performances, workshops, readings, residencies and master classes. Our artists have traveled as far as Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Buffalo Center, Keokuk and Lamoni to present in their chosen field. We have visited 74 of the state's 99 counties, and continue to grow.
Mission
Arts Share continues The University of Iowa's long tradition of sharing creative resources from the Division of Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre), the School of Art and Art History, and the Writers' Workshop. Our goal is to strengthen the arts in underserved areas, reaching out to provide access to life-enriching arts experiences throughout Iowa
Almost 100 faculty artists and graduate students from the UI School of Art and Art History, the Division of Performing Arts, and the Writers’ Workshop are available through Arts Share. Faculty artists are distinguished professionals, having performed and taught throughout the United States and abroad. Graduate artists attend one of the prestigious University of Iowa graduate programs in the arts, and have been recommended to us by a faculty member. Most graduate artists have extensive performing and teaching experience.
Programs
Schools and organizations can contact Arts Share to make an inquiry or request an artist. Our staff will be happy to assist you in selecting an artist or ensemble. Workshops, residencies and performances are then tailored to meet the needs of each school or organization.
Arts Share Artists are a perfect way to enhance your arts programming, tie into curriculum, enliven the classroom, and expose students and the community at large to a wide variety of arts.
Bring Arts Share to you.
Complete our inquiry form.
Schedule an Event
Arts Share Events are easy to schedule! Book a performance, workshop, master class or lecture. Long-term residencies are also available. Here’s what you do:
- Complete the scheduling form from our web site or our brochure, call the Arts Share office at (319) 335-1618, or e-mail us at artshare@uiowa.edu
- An Arts Share representative will work with you to arrange your event. The representative will serve as a liaison between you and the artist until a date and a fee have been set.
- After your event has been scheduled, it is important that you contact the artist prior to the event to discuss program structure, details, and goals.
Fees
Arts Share artists and ensemble require honorarium payments that range from $50 to $1000 per workshop or performance. All fees take into consideration the scope, duration, and location of the event. Transportation, supplies, meals, and accommodations also factor in to the total cost of an event. Arts Share will make every effort to help you design an event that fits your needs as well as your budget.
Grants and Scholarships
Corporate sponsors provide grant money to certain areas and for certain Arts Share programming. This requires no extra steps for you -- simply check with our office to determine if your organization is eligible for grant money. (Eligibility will change from year to year)
