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
    April 15 - 2 pm Simon Estes Concert (Luick Auditorium)
    May 27 - June 24 David Rottinghaus Paintings
    June 2 - Kites Over the Prairie
    July 8 - Aug. 12 Dan Showalter Photography
    Aug. 17-19 Prairie Homestead Show
    Aug. 25 - Sept. 30 Jon & Ann Schneckloth Pottery & Painting
    Oct. 7 - Nov. 19 Quilters Quilts
    Open Sundays 1:30 - 4:30 and by appointment call: 641-444-4635 or 641-444-3557 or 641-444-3498