In the heart of Council Bluffs, the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center stands as a vibrant gathering place where creativity, culture, and community come together. The Hoff Center is home to the acclaimed Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE), which brings productions to CB year-round.
Be sure to check out the top floor of the Hoff—home to the John & Anne Nelson Exhibition Floor, featuring a permanent Grant Wood exhibit alongside rotating works from emerging and mid-career artists, all within a stunning open space perfect for events and gatherings.
Hoff Fourth Friday:
Hoff Fourth Friday is a lively monthly celebration at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, bringing together art, live music, food, and community under one roof. Enjoy gallery openings, a pop-up restaurant experience, hands-on creative activities, and vibrant energy throughout the Hoff!
Fall Events:
All Things Pumpkin Spice!
October 3 | 10 AM
Welcome fall with an All Things Pumpkin Spice cooking class! Learn how to make Pumpkin Spice Compound Butter, a cozy Pumpkin Spice Microwave Cake, rich Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, and a creamy Pumpkin Spice Dip.
Paint Like Grant Wood Classes with Andrew Peters
October 3 | 1 PM
Explore the beauty of Iowa and Grant Wood’s artistic legacy through oil painting. Instructor Andrew Peters will guide intermediate-level artists through techniques for creating depth, texture, color, and character while painting a seasonal Iowa-inspired subject featuring either towering corn stalks or heirloom pumpkins.
Mud & Merlot
October 16 | 6 PM
Join teacher Marla Scheoning for a step-by-step creative experience at Mud & Merlot. Get hands-on and a little messy while creating a new piece of art in a fun, welcoming class designed for artists of all experience levels.
Origami Boxes
October 16 | 6 PM
Discover the art of paper folding in this hands-on class with PACE Studio Artist Nancy Lepo. Learn folding techniques to transform simple sheets of paper into beautifully crafted decorative boxes.
Wood Burning with Dan Klima
October 16 | 6 PM
Explore the art of wood burning with PACE Studio Artist Dan Klima. Learn the basics of pyrography and use heat and texture to create a unique design on wood.
Momentum
October 17 – 18
Experience Momentum, American Midwest Ballet’s bold showcase of brilliant dance, featuring three captivating works: A Light in the Dark, Habaneras, the Music of Cuba, and Erika Overturff’s new Danse Macabre.
Halloween at the Hoff
October 23 | 4 PM
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Hoff Center! Halloween at the Hoff brings together a frightfully fun lineup of art, culinary experiences, and family-friendly activities for a memorable night of seasonal fun.
Halloween Delights: Culinary Class
October 24 | 6:30 PM
Get into the spooky spirit with Halloween Delights! Create frightfully fun seasonal treats in this hands-on culinary class, perfect for adding a little Halloween flair to your kitchen.
CB Symphony Orchestra | At the Movies
October 25 | 2 PM
Lights, camera, symphony! Join the Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra for At the Movies, featuring unforgettable music from the silver screen. Hear iconic film scores brought to life by a full orchestra in a concert for movie lovers and music fans alike.
Winter Events:
The Nutcracker
November 21 | 2 PM
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition featuring dazzling scenery, enchanting storytelling, and beautiful classical ballet performed by American Midwest Ballet.
Spring Events:
Cleopatra
April 10–11
Experience a dramatic ballet exploring Cleopatra’s story of love, power, and ambition in ancient Egypt. This spectacular production brings one of history’s most fascinating figures to life through dance.
Plan Your Visit
Beyond the stage, the Hoff Center showcases rotating art exhibitions featuring talented regional and national artists. You can explore the visual arts at your own pace or attend opening receptions and special events that offer opportunities to meet artists and connect with fellow creatives.
