Welcome to our web site! The Belmond Area Arts Council was formed in the late 1970’s. The council was formed to promote cultural arts in the north central Iowa area. site with many agricultural artifacts.

We have the Jenison-Meacham Memorial Art Center and Farm. The art center has a permanent collection and we host various arts shows during the year.

The Arts Council has three other organizations under our umbrella including:

 
  • Belmond Lyric Theater
         
     
  • Iowa River Players
         
     
  • Santa House
     
    AT THE JENISON-MEACHAM MEMORIAL ART CENTER
    May 30-June 27 Leanne Castillo exhibit (paintings)
    July 11-Aug. 15 Kate Schear exhibit (paintings) Reception July 18
    Aug. 20, 21,22 Prairie Homestead Antique Power and Country Craft Show
    Aug. 29-Sept. 26 Roger Ewing (photography)
    Oct. 2-Nov. 14 Prairie Quilters (Quilt exhibit) Reception Oct. 10