Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

One small monthly gift can do something really big at the EIAA!

Our Monthly Arts Challenge is a simple way to support young artists all year long. For $16, $32, $48, or $64 a month, you can help provide memberships, Rock Academy opportunities, art supplies, instrument rentals, and lessons for kids across Eastern Iowa.

These gifts add up quickly, and they help us keep saying "yes" to students who want to paint, play, create, record, learn, and belong here.

Choose the level that feels right for you, scan the QR code, or click this link, and join our Arts Challenge family. Every amount matters. Every month matters. And every gift helps put art and music within reach for another child.

Thank you for believing in what happens inside these walls.

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Word to the wise--- Facebook AUTOMATICALLY changed our original art done by Claire Boston to an AI image when we changed the size of our ad! Keep your eyes open for things like this. Thank you Claire for seeing it and making us new REAL art!

We are gearing up for Art without Limits 2026 coming in November! So many new art items to sell this year from our incredible DayHab art students from The Arc of East Central Iowa! Watch for more information on how to get your ticket to this beautiful event that supports artists with disabilities.

Coming just in time for the school year! Show your support and sign up to get your own sign supporting Art & Music Education! We are taking orders! Each two-sided sign is only $25 and raises money for quality art and music programming right here in Cedar Rapids! This supports financial aid for our children as well as local artists and musicians! There will also be one that says "I support" thanks to a great suggestion from a follower! Send us a direct message letting us know which one you want and how many, or email your request to [email protected] and reserve yours today or we will also see you at our booth at Art After Dark, August 29th, downtown!

Come spend a night at Illyria Fest!

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Theatre proudly presents a bold new adaptation of Twelfth Night, set inside the colorful world of the fictional Illyria Fest music festival!

Mistaken identities, live music, romance, chaos, and plenty of laughs come together in this fresh take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy. When Viola is separated from her twin brother and believes him to be dead, she disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. From there, one complicated love triangle becomes an even bigger mess when Sebastian unexpectedly arrives. Come see what happens!

Featuring an entirely local cast and creative team, Twelfth Night is also our inaugural full length theatre production in our new home at Arthur Elementary School. We cannot wait to share it with you!

Performances

August 28 through 30
September 4 through 6

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance online and $20 at the door.
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CHIP IN FOR THE ARTS
Join us at Elmcrest Country Club for Chip In for the Arts, our annual golf fundraiser supporting financial aid for K through 12 students at the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy!

This is so much more than a day of golf. Enjoy lunch, live music on several holes, games and surprises throughout the course, followed by dinner, awards, and a celebration with friends who also believe every child deserves access to the arts.

Lunch begins at 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun start at noon
Dinner and awards to follow

Grab your team, dust off your clubs, and get ready for one of the most fun days of the year. Every swing, every game, and every registration helps give a young artist or musician the chance to create, learn, and belong!

Register your team here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12892681862928936531

Come Chip In for the Arts and help us make sure finances never stand between a student and the arts.

We have a few spots left for this beginner friendly crochet spinner class. This class is only $25 and is a great way to learn crochet in a new way. Register Today!