Fairfield Cultural Alliance

08/19/2026

Mini Grant Applications Now Open Through Fairfield Cultural Alliance

Fairfield, IA -- The Fairfield Cultural Alliance (FCA) is now accepting applications for its annual Mini Grant Program, designed to support arts, culture, and heritage projects within the Fairfield Cultural District and surrounding areas.
The FCA Mini Grants provide funding – typically between $250 and $500 – for individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations creating projects that enrich the cultural landscape of Fairfield. From public performances to educational workshops, community murals to heritage celebrations, these grants fuel creative work that connects, uplifts, and inspires.
Applications are being accepted now through September 30, 2026, and recipients will be honored at the annual Arts & culture Celebration & Networking Gala on November 17,2026.
“This is one of the most direct ways we support Fairfield’s creative community,” says Jasmin Bode, FCA Board Member. “These small grants can have an outsized impact, whether through funding the spark of a new idea, amplifying an artist’s voice, or bringing neighbors together through shared cultural experiences.”
For eligibility details, application guidelines, and the online form, visit
www.fairfieldculturalalliance.org or contact [email protected]

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08/18/2026

07/07/2026

Hi friends, artists, and arts orgs!

This is Lydia Diemer, the Artist Resource Director at Public Space One (PS1), a community-driven arts organization in Iowa City. I'm writing today to bring renewed attention to the Big Field Fund, an opportunity for visual artists in eastern Iowa.

Applications are open for the third year of the Big Field Fund (BFF), a Regional Regranting Program supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and administered by PS1. This is essential support for publicly-engaged experimental, collaborative, and connective visual arts projects. Iowa artists (and collectives) residing within the 35 counties proximate to Iowa City can apply.

Big Field Fund 2026 First-Round applications are now open and the deadline is August 1. BFF seeks artist-led projects that manifest new and inventive models, support under-resourced creative communities, engage with vulnerable structures, systems, or ecologies, and/or fall outside the reach of typical funding sources. This year, BFF will offer 4 research/development grants ($3000) as well as 6 project grants to support the public realization of a visual arts project ($8000). The second year is currently underway with BFF grantee activities and more information available at https://www.bigfieldfund.org.

In the coming weeks, Laura Moser (PS1 Community Stewardship Director) and I are also holding a series of BFF info sessions:

Thursday, July 9, 5:30-7pm, at the Art Center of Burlington in Burlington, IA

At these events, we’ll review the application process and answer any questions. Following the presentation, we’ll host a work session for participants to get started and receive feedback from us or their peers. A video info session will also be available on our website for those who can't attend.

Please help us spread the word! If you know of artists and other interested folks who might want to find out more, please share. You can also sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Instagram (), and find up to date information here.

Laura and I are also available to share more about this opportunity and answer questions. Contact us at [email protected].

07/02/2026

Guy Harvey photos - this Friday Artwalk

05/27/2026

Fairfield Art Assn. Upcoming Events

Fairfield Art Association is adding "A Practice in Shape" Blown Glass Works by artisan Samantha Treankler to the current Main Gallery wall Exhibit by the Iowa Art Quilters & Fiber Artists. Treankler is an apprentice to artist Tim Blair at Bloom & Bark Glass blowing in Keosauqua, Iowa.
The show opens Friday June 5 in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center , with an artist reception from 6 - 8;30 PM.

The Summer Art Installation "Firecracker" celebrating our country's 250th Anniversary will also open on June 6th with 20 art creations by local artists and groups. The display will be downtown around the square & up Main Street for the summer. Hickenbottom Inc donated the PVC pipes for this project. Artists include Shelley Urban and her father Tom, Phoebe Fiedler, Mike Pech, Suzan Kessel, FHS Art Student, Chaz Alley, Mendy McAdams & Hayden, Claire Reid, Connie Boyer, Jeanne Skopin, Gigi Gifts & Signs, Chuck & Terri Drobny, Victoria Rose, Ashley Worley & 1st Baptist Church, Colin Faulkner. Several artists are working on two pipes.

Send a message to learn more

05/27/2026

FAA Summer Art Installation entry by Shelley & Tom Urban. The entry has attached specially made photos that tell a story. And the piece spins & Lights Up!

04/29/2026

📸 Streets of Fairfield Photography Exhibit

We're excited to share an update from one of our 2025 FCA Mini-Grant funded artist projects!

Streets of Fairfield by Guy Harvey is a photography exhibit featuring approximately 25 images captured between 2022 and 2025 in Fairfield. The collection highlights a range of styles, including candid street photography, documentary work, and urban scenic imagery—each offering a unique perspective on everyday life and place.

After careful preparation, the artist now has all final prints ready for exhibition. The process involved multiple rounds of refining digital files and producing test prints to ensure the highest possible quality. In fact, about 40% of the grant budget was dedicated to test printing—an investment that allowed for deeper exploration of the printmaking process and resulted in beautifully finished works. This experience has also strengthened the artist's skills for future projects.

Join us in celebrating this thoughtful and visually rich exploration of Fairfield. Thank you for supporting local artists and creative growth!

🗓 Opening May 1
📍 Fairfield CoLab 101 N Court St, Fairfield, IA 52556
🖼 On view throughout May and June

04/27/2026

The Fairfield Cultural Alliance is seeking a passionate, creative individual to lead our digital media presence—someone who can capture the spirit of our community and amplify it across platforms.

This is a volunteer role, but it is also an opportunity to:
✨ Showcase local artists, events, and cultural experiences
✨ Shape how Fairfield is seen by visitors and future residents
✨ Strengthen community pride and connection
✨ Be part of a growing movement to elevate the arts in our city

Whether you’re a content creator, photographer, storyteller, or social media strategist, your voice can help bring Fairfield’s culture to life in new and meaningful ways.

We’re looking for someone who:
* Has a creative eye and a passion for storytelling
* Enjoys social media, photography, or digital content
* Wants to make a real impact in their community

Flexible commitment | Collaborative team | Meaningful impact

🌟 Help us tell Fairfield’s story.
If you’ve ever thought, “This community deserves to be seen,” this is your moment.

👉 Reach out to get involved or learn more:
👉 Website: fairfieldculturalalliance.org
email: [email protected]
Next meeting: Tuesday May 5, 6 pm
At the Breadtopia conference room of The Collective building (corner of S. 2nd St and Grimes Ave.), west side.