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.
Spark your child's creative side! Week-long arts programs are for children entering first through sixth grades. The half-day sessions feature workshops in creative movement, theatre, music, graphic arts and writing.
June 9-13, 2008; June 16-20, 2008
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The University of Iowa’s prestigious Writer’s Workshop offers workshops and readings in both fiction and poetry. Graduate artists are gifted poets and writers from one of the most highly-regarded programs in the country.
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Additionally, the Patient Voice Project offers creative writing classes to chronically-ill hospital patients. Created by students at the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop and Arts Share, the classes are free, conducted both in groups and one-on-one sessions, and intended for all ages. They can be designed to fit individual schedules and needs.
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Individual dancers and dance ensembles will inspire audiences with interactive performances, lecture-demonstrations, and workshops. Bring the energy of dance to your school and community!
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Our theatre artists offer interactive workshops, performances, and presentations for schools and organizations. Through participation and discussion, audiences learn about different elements of theatre, while learning how to apply the lessons and skills to their own lives and activities.
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Individual musicians and ensembles are available for interactive performances and workshops. From the Maia String Quartet to the Pan-American Steel Band, we have performers representing various genres and music and from all around the world.
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Talented visual artists will work with students of all ages in creating a memorable process and exciting products. Workshops are in a variety of media representing art from all over the world.
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Our artists have traveled as far as Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Buffalo Center, Keokuk and Lamoni to present in their chosen field.
Here is a sampling of past events. 
Arts Share Programs are affordable! We work with your budget to bring individual artists ($50 - $200) or ensembles ($150 - $1,000). Some grant money is available.
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