Explore Public Art

Come visit and see how public art is integrated into the fabric of the city of Council Bluffs. Stop in the heart of downtown at Bayliss Park and enjoy Brower Hatcher's Wellspring fountain. Take in entertainment at the Mid-America Center and walk through the sculpture garden by Jun Kaneko. While you're there, don't forget to see Jonathan Borofsky's Molecule Man and William King's Sunrise.

Walking Tours

Whether you're on foot, on your cell phone, or at home, you've come to the right place to explore public art.

Get started with an IWPA guide to public art. You can use this handy map to explore IWPA art sites at your leisure. You can also discover some of the great public art throughout Council Bluffs.  Download our wayfinding brochure here.

Organizations or groups can order brochures for self-guided tours. Send us an email and be sure to include the approximate date of your tour, brochure quantities, and mailing address.

Audio Tours

How many holes in Molecule Man? Ever wonder how strong the aluminum sculptures at the Mid-America Center need to be to withstand the elements?

Get ready to be your own tour guide with IWPA audio tours. They're available 24/7 for art installations in the Mid-America Center district all you need is a cell phone. It's free! If you plan to be at the Mid-America Center sometime soon, download a walking tour map. You'll see and hear about work from some of the best known names in public art. 

Ready to get started? It's easy! 

1.  Download a walking tour map and follow along

2.  Call (712) 212-9088, must include local area code

This cell phone tour is FREE except for the minutes used on your cell phone.

*The cell phone tour is also available to traditional phone users. Long-distance rates may apply. Recorded comments may be shared in social media or on www.iowawestpublicart.org. 

For a listing of regional art and attractions click here.
For a complete listing of the IWPA collection click here.

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