When I was 16 years old, I first experienced that moment I was in a sweaty event space at the... read more
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Get Ghost by Darius Stewart
Content warnings: pedophilia, sexual exploitation, racism Editor's note: As a result of the... read more
Renovations Begin at The Englert Theatre
We are excited to announce that with the funds raised for the preservation aspect of the capital... read more
Now What: An essay from Dan Cronin, 2019 Nonfiction Fellow
A non-Midwestern artist visiting the Midwest will comment, with horror, at our weather The Blind... read more
Nonfiction Fellowship Announced for Second Year
After reading the impressive work of several candidates, we're proud to announce that we've named... read more
Summer 2018 – A Letter from our Executive Director
I stood in front of a packed room at Prairie Lights Bookstore The people sat and waited patiently I... read more
Advice for Becoming an Active Audience Member
Artistic performances, at their best, exceed our ability to process them They provide a reprieve... read more
A Conversation with: Julien Baker
Despite her youth, Julien Baker has already become a standout known for writing music of exquisite... read more
A Conversation with: Wye Oak
Wye Oak was last in Iowa City to provide an unforgettable close of Mission Creek 2011 as part of... read more
Spring 2018 – A Letter from our Executive Director
I was at Timmerman’s in Dubuque eating dinner with a small group of friends in the arts and music... read more
