Iowans Create Community Mural Program
The Iowans Create Community Mural Program funds Iowa artists and small communities to collaboratively design and install public murals that celebrate local culture and identity.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (Community application) | October 30, 2026 (Artist RFQ)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per mural project; covers design, community engagement, and installation costs.
Summary: Supports Iowa artists and small communities to collaboratively create original public murals that reflect local identity and foster civic pride.
Description
This program connects Iowa-based artists with eligible Iowa communities (population 20,000 or fewer) to collaboratively plan, design, and install original murals that express the community's unique creative and cultural identity. The initiative aims to enhance civic pride, activate public spaces, and strengthen the sense of place through engaging, site-specific public art. Selected artists and communities work closely with the Iowa Arts Council throughout the project, from concept to completion.
