Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau

Emergent Art Scene

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, an Iowa Tourism Event of the Year, is a fusion of all types of art and entertainment held the first Friday of every month, regardless of the weather. Over 25 galleries and art venues featuring over 300 artists, musicians, actors, writers, poets, and dancers are free and open to the public. The 1st Fridays Art Walk offers a remarkable variety and quality of art and entertainment as it highlights Fairfield's arts, culture, unique shops, and entrepreneurial spirit. There is something different every month, something fun for everyone.

For more information about the Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, and a complete list of each month's themes, visit their website.

Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

Located in the heart of downtown, the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center is a gathering place designed to showcase a world of arts and culture. This beautiful facility promises a rich and diverse season of entertainment, featuring music, comedy, theater and dance performances. This complex reflects the city’s rich tradition of family, community and pride and is one of the most comprehensive arts and convention centers in the state of Iowa, featuring a state of the art Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, expo hall, flexible meeting room space, art gallery and commercial kitchen, providing a sophisticated backdrop for meetings and performances.

The Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, named for renowned musical theater composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, is a 522 seat proscenium theater.