Create In Iowa

CREATIVE ECONOMY

As a statewide nonprofit membership organization, the Iowa Cultural Coalition champions Iowa’s creative sector and provides a strong and unified voice in promoting research and advocating for policies that can advance Iowa’s growing arts and culture industry.

2025 CREATE IN IOWA REPORT

The Iowa Cultural Coalition has released a new report providing a comprehensive look at Iowa’s growing creative sector. The Create in Iowa report builds on research conducted by the Iowa Arts Council and public data and information gathered through surveys, regional meetings and interviews with Iowa business, foundation and civic leaders.