What is it?

A public art exhibition in central Iowa consisting of multiple semi-permanent installations in unusual locations.

As a temporary public art exhibition inspired by the United States’ Semiquincentennial in 2026, this event will recognize Iowa’s landscape and cultural identity through art and public engagement.

By fostering connections with land, labor, and resourcefulness, it seeks to shift perceptions of art, explore understanding, and celebrate the wonder of singular human experiences.

What We seek

DECLARATIONS needs people who want to be part of something original. Something grounded. Something unforgettable.

• Patrons to underwrite large-scale installations and programming

• Site hosts for publicly visible locations across central Iowa

• Civic partners to help with programming and promotion

Themes for this event include [but are not limited to]:

• Land as canvas, labor as legacy, resourcefulness as culture

• Interpretation of the everyday through awe and imagination

• Shared human dignity

• Dialogue between rural and urban, past and future, Iowa and the world

This event aims to:

• Connect Iowans to new forms of artistic experience

• Engage locals with a new sense of place and expression

• Provide visitors with deeper engagement with places

• Connect communities through a spatialized art event celebrating the people, land, and connections of the midwest

Let’s Talk

Reach out with sites, program ideas and other suggestions. We’re happy to discuss and explore possibilities with you.