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 10 - May 8 Belmond-Klemme Mrs. Clark's 6th grade Art Class
    June 5 - July 3 Class of 1971; Bob Mourlam, Glen Hansen, Paul Rogalla
    July 10 - Aug. 14 Kaitlin Boelman's Photography
    Aug. 28 - Sept. 25 Norma Hoff Memorial Exhibit
    Oct. 2 - Nov. 13 Belmond Arrea Arts Council Member Exhibit
    Open Sundays 1:30 - 4:30 and by appointment call: 641-444-4635 or 641-444-3557 or 641-444-3498