Arts & Culture in the Iowa City Area

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Iowa City a City of Literature and Culture

In November 2008, the United Nations designated Iowa City the world's third City of Literature.  Iowa City joins Edinburgh, Scotland and Melbourne, Australia as UNESCO Cities of Literature.

The state of Iowa awarded Iowa City a unique cultural distinction with the designation of two cultural districts: The Old Capitol Cultural District and the Iowa River Cultural District.

Click the links below to learn more about what our area has to offer:

 Old Capitol Cultural District

 Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

 University of Iowa Museum of Art

 Hancher Auditorium

 Old Capitol Museum

 Englert Theatre

 Summer of the Arts/Iowa City Jazz Festival

Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance

The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance represents more than 120 arts/culture organizations and hosts a website that features events, activities and attractions that range from what's happening tomorrow to activities six months from now. The site is a one-stop, comprehensive listing of all upcoming events and activities throughout the region.

 Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance