ICON Immersive Arts Weekend

A Fully-Funded, Creative Enrichment Experience for 7th–10th Grade Visionaries
May 2-3, 2025
MAY 16-17, 2025

What’s Included

Round-trip transportation from regional cities
Masterclass in your discipline (dance, music, theatre, visual arts, or design & production)
Creative Exploration labs (AI storytelling, costume sketching, mindfulness, and more)
Evening performances, jam sessions, and showcases
Guided tour of our beautiful, historic campus in downtown Iowa City
Housing & meals for the entire weekend

Weekend Schedule Snapshot

Friday
AM Bus Pick up, Welcome, Masterclasses, Reflective Circles, Community Dinner

Saturday
Discipline Intensives, Creative Labs, Afternoon Showcase, Wrap-up, Late Afternoon Bus Drop Off

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for young creatives who are passionate, curious, and ready to explore. Whether you’re a beginner or have years of training, what matters most is your love of the arts and your willingness to grow.

Eligibility Criteria:

Students currently in 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th grade
Available May 2-3 OR 16-17 to travel to Iowa City
Have a chaperone (School official, parent/guardian)
Passionate about dance, music, theatre, design, or visual arts
Open to learning across disciplines
Excited to meet and collaborate with other young artists

Deadline: April 25th

Complete a brief application to share more about yourself and interest in the immersive arts weekend.

Travel & Supervision

All students in grades 7-8 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or school official.

Students in grades 9-10 must have the consent of a parent or guardian in order to attend.

ICON provides transportation from major nearby cities. Full logistics will be shared with accepted students.

Potential over Perfection

This is a fully-funded enrichment opportunity to explore your artistic future. Space is limited, but we welcome all motivated students to apply.

ICON Immersive Arts Weekend