Summer of the Arts is no longer accepting inquires to book talent for our 2010 festival season.

To be considered for future opportunities, please email your press kit to to the appropriate festival as indicated below.

Summer of the Arts creates nearly 100 premier opportunities for musicians, Iowa Filmmakers (see information below regarding the MidWestOne Bank’s Free Movie Series), and other stage performers to showcase their talents throughout our season. Below is a bit of information about who we are interested in booking for each of our festivals.

Please indicate on your email subject line which festival(s) you are interested in. Due to the extremely high number of submissions, only those whom we are interested in booking will be contacted. Please be advised that we only hire/show work that is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.

The Friday Night Concert Series books Johnson County, Iowa, bands only. At least one member of the band must reside in Johnson County, or, the band must be considered to be a "Johnson County" band. This consideration is at the sole discretion of the Friday Night Concert Series booking committee.

Submit your press kit for consideration to FNCSmusic@summerofthearts.org

Children’s performers from all genres of entertainment are featured on our Family Stage for our Global Village and Children’s Day activities. Strolling performers are sometimes hired. Our main stage typically features local openers and well-known national or international headliners.

Submit your press kit for consideration to IAFmusic@summerofthearts.org

As one of the nation’s top 10 jazz festivals, The Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival features well-known national and international acts on the main stage. Three side stages feature performers in the following areas: Youth, College and Local.

Submit your press kit for consideration to ICJFmusic@summerofthearts.org

Sand in the City offers some of the best local or regional talent for our family-friendly adventure in the sand.

Submit your press kit for consideration to SITCmusic@summerofthearts.org

Iowa Filmmakers are encouraged to mail a DVD of their short film (under 10 minutes) to Summer of the Arts, PO Box 3128, Iowa City, IA 52244-3128.