Arts Iowa City (formerly the Iowa City Johnson County Arts Council) The ArtiFactory is a project of Arts Iowa City to create a place in the Iowa City area for education, practice, exhibition and collaboration in fine arts and crafts. From our nomadic roots and “Art in the Afternoon” series to our current downtown studios and gallery, we have remained committed to one goal: ensuring art is accessible to everyone in our “backyard.”The organization’s focus before the ArtiFactory effort began. We still hold this focus, but are more directly focused on the creation of a permanent Arts Center.

The following text was copied directly from the Arts Iowa City web page, and reflects the organization’s focus before the ArtiFactory effort began. We still hold this focus, but are more directly focused on the creation of a permanent Arts Center.

History

Arts Iowa City (AIC) is Iowa City’s oldest nonprofit art organization. Otherwise known as the Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, AIC was founded in 1975. Since that time our volunteers have developed and implemented art exhibitions, artist services, and community art programs.

Community Served

AIC provides artist members from the greater community of Iowa City and Johnson County by providing art exhibitions, gallery events and educational programming. All AIC events are open to the public.

Past Programs

Exhibiting members’ work has been the main focus of AIC throughout its history. Over the years AIC has maintained a gallery in Downtown Iowa City, and implemented a satellite gallery program in collaboration with local businesses in the Iowa City area.

The ArtiFactory effort is the outgrowth of several previous efforts. It is currently a project of Arts Iowa City, one of Iowa City’s oldest arts organizations. Arts Iowa City has long sponsored exhibitions and supported artists in the Iowa City area, but has never had a permanent home. It also incorporates another effort, previously called AHA!, which stands for A Home for the Arts! This effort began in early 2012, with the goal of finding a permanent home for the arts in Iowa City. In June 2013 these two efforts became one, when Arts Iowa City passed its non-profit status over to the AHA! group. Around the same time, the effort adopted the name The ArtiFactory. The current effort is a continuation of this effort. Since that time, Arts Iowa City has reformed, with a vibrant group of volunteers, and it’s primary effort is to create The ArtiFactory, a permanent home for the arts in the Iowa City area.

Arts Iowa City does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to:

• The recruitment and placement of volunteers and board members.
• The selection of artists and performers for exhibitions or showcases.
• The procurement of vendors and subcontractors.
• The provision of community programming and services.

We are dedicated to providing an equitable environment where every volunteer, artist, and visitor feels valued and respected.

Arts Iowa City’s ArtiFactory is a place to learn and practice the visual arts and fine crafts in a community of artisans that represent a broad spectrum of interests and abilities, a place that encourages cross-fertilization, and offers a multipurpose venue that can be used by artists from the community to connect, teach, and perform. We are at a critical time in Arts Iowa City’s history. Please know that every donation is vital to our mission. Because of your generosity, we can continue providing the affordable studio space, diverse classes, and collaborative environment that local artists need to thrive.

Who We Are

• We are Arts Iowa City
• The ArtiFactory is a project of Arts Iowa City a 501(c)(3)non-profit
• Our website is
• We are located at: 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240

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