Art Farm Iowa is becoming an international arts destination developing culture alongside agriculture in Worth County, Iowa.
What is Art Farm Iowa?
Welcome to Art Farm Iowa, a new attraction focused on arts and agriculture in Worth County located on family farm two miles outside Northwood, a town of around 2,100 people near the Minnesota border. Covering 10 acres, Art Farm Iowa features a gallery/event building, walking paths with sculptures, a ceramics and glass center, and a mural garden.
Art Farm Iowa operates as a registered non-profit public charity in the state of Iowa.
Art Farm Iowa Mission
Art Farm Iowa’s mission is to cultivate community vitality by establishing and developing arts and culture alongside agriculture in Worth County, Iowa, creating an international destination that blends rural life with artistic expression – offering residencies, exhibitions, and events to welcome diverse audiences into a unique fusion of art and farming.
Art Farm Iowa supports artistic vision, even unconventional work, by providing space, time, and resources for creators, while making art accessible to those uncomfortable in traditional museums by merging it with a familiar farm setting. All are welcome.
Activities and Opportunities
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![Art Farm Iowa's gallery featuring paintings and sculptures from local, national and international artists.]()
Art Experiences
A growing collection of permanently installed artworks brings diverse visions and perspectives together.
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![Artist Maw Reh painting a mural at Art Farm Iowa.]()
Courses and Workshops
Arts and agriculture courses are part of the schedule. Click on Events to see the complete schedule.
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![Elisha Marin performing at Art Farm Iowa.]()
Exhibitions and Performances
Coming in 2026 is “The Upcycled Garden” by Daniel ‘Attaboy’ Seifert and Dan Bern’s Tractor Tour. Find out more on the Events page.
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![Fausto Fernandez riding an ATV dragging a canvas through a grassy field at Art Farm Iowa.]()
Artist Residencies
Art Farm Iowa has hosted 12 residents. At present, residencies are by invitation only.
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![Downtown Northwood with the historic Emery Building. A Muck Rock painted mural of a pig with butterfly wings on the Emery Building.]()
Emery Wine & Gallery
The renovation is underway of the historic Emery Building in downtown Northwood.
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![Gathering Space]()
Gathering Space
Art Farm Iowa is a memorable venue for your events and meetings. Contact us to discuss your creative ideas. We love to make dreams come true: artfarmiowa@gmail.com
Art Takes Root.
Arts and Culture / IA Magazine 2023