The arts are a beloved part of the Iowa experience. Whether you’re interested in studio art, cinema, dance, music, or theatre, we have something for you. Best of all, you’ll receive guidance from internationally recognized instructors as you develop your craft.
Explore the arts at Iowa

Art
Be immersed in a multidisciplinary, award-winning studio art environment, receive training from internationally recognized faculty, and create original works of art.

Art history
Explore the historical relationships between societies and their art by understanding and interpreting the original contexts and meanings of various art forms.

Cinematic arts
Develop your filmmaking skills and artistic vision, explore the history of cinema, and learn to create and understand film at one of the country's pioneering cinema programs.

Dance
Receive conservatory-level training and enjoy multiple performance opportunities while benefiting from a comprehensive liberal arts education.

Music
Enhance your musical knowledge and skills, perform in state-of-the-art concert halls, and learn from internationally-recognized faculty as part of a well-rounded education.

Theatre arts
Join an artistic community where you'll gain hands-on experience in productions, work with experienced faculty, and explore all aspects of theatre through engaging classes.
Why should I choose the arts at Iowa?
You can access our state-of-the-art Voxman Music Building, participate in a highly-respected theatre arts program, or try your hand at studio art with a customized experience. Whatever major you choose, you can enjoy hundreds of free or low-cost concerts, plays, screenings, dance performances, exhibitions, and readings every year.
We encourage you to explore, grow, and experience your career path so you can feel confident in where you’re headed.
Careers our graduates pursue
- TV, film, Broadway, or off-Broadway actor
- Art consultant
- Musical performer
- Curator
- Art conservationist
- Journalist
- Dancer
- Museum educator
- Gallery administrator
- Graphic designer
- Photographer
- Music director
- Screenwriter
- Playwright
- ...and many similar professions