Elevating Life Through the Arts

If your passion lies in creating art, Pella offers a canvas for your expression. Explore abundant opportunities to transform your passion into artistic endeavors. If you’re an arts enthusiast seeking entertainment, indulge in an abundance of concerts, plays, and diverse entertainment options to satiate your artistic cravings.

LIVE MUSIC

Feel the rhythm! Throughout the year, you’ll find live music echoing through various venues, restaurants, and pubs, offering a diverse range of artists catering to all tastes. Whether your heart beats for folk, rock and roll, or classical tunes, Pella’s music scene has something special for you.

Central College hosts year-round concerts spanning from jazz to steel drums.

Pella Opera House is the perfect venue for captivating performances and dazzling concerts to the enchanting Festivals of Trees, it sets the stage for unforgettable moments.

As a bonus, Pella proudly boasts its own City Band, composed of local residents. This community band performs every Thursday night in June and July, creating delightful summer vibes.

THEATRE

Pella offers excellent theatre choices. If you’re passionate about drama, auditioning for a play by Union Street Players, our esteemed local theater group, could be a perfect fit. Pella also has numerous opportunities for children’s theater programming.

Additionally, the nearby Des Moines Civic Center presents fantastic Broadway touring productions and other major shows.

Hands-On Art

The Pella Community Center Arts Program

If you’re into painting, crafting, or creating, we’ve got the perfect activities for you! The Pella Community Arts Program and various local businesses offer workshops and classes tailored for both adults and children. Engaging after-school art programs are a hit, carefully crafted to ignite inspiration and foster a love for learning and creativity. To explore the creative endeavors of others, visit Pella’s art galleries, the Joan Kuyper Farver Art Gallery and Central College’s Mills Gallery. These spaces showcase local talents and students alongside artists from around the globe.

LITERATURE

Pella houses an awesome library that promises a haven for book lovers. Whether you’re in the market for children’s stories or adult book clubs, this library offers a perfect avenue to connect with fellow literary enthusiasts. The Pella Public Library hosts a calendar brimming with diverse events, including book readings, author visits, and activities for all ages ensuring an exciting array of programming.