Encouraging Creativity in Local Communities

Yes—local communities can absolutely encourage creativity. And many already do. Across Iowa’s Creative Corridor, you’ll find powerful examples of how public art, workshops, and school programs shape a more expressive…

How Volunteer Programs Are Strengthening Local Connections

Volunteer programs are strengthening local connections—by fostering trust, encouraging shared responsibility, and building bridges between people who might never have met otherwise. Across Iowa’s Creative Corridor, people are stepping up…

Celebrating Indigenous and Folk Art in the Corridor

Indigenous and folk art is alive and thriving in Iowa’s Creative Corridor. From handwoven textiles to ancestral drumming circles, these art forms continue to shape local identity, deepen community ties,…