IARGUS festivals 2006, 2007, and 2008 taught us how much we can do for the future of our beloved instrument, the Russian seven-string guitar.   We have been bringing people from all over the world to Iowa to share their talents with our audience.  Now comes the next challenge: to do the same now, in times when even more mainstream cultural activities are cut left and right, due to the surrounding economic and post-flood conditions.   Yet, we are confident that IARGUS 2009 will be another great event, with 3 phenomenal guest performers from Russia and the usual American crew of virtuosos from Iowa, California, Kansas, and North Carolina.  Click the IARGUS button above to read more from the Artistic Director on IARGUS 2009.

This year, we would like to dedicate IARGUS to the memory of a long-time friend and supporter of IARMAC, Jim Pusack. A founding board member and lover of music and the arts, he will be missed dearly, and remembered eternally. Click here to read more about Jim.

Again, we thank you for your support in IARMAC. We hope you enjoy the look and feel of our new website. New updates are coming all the time. Please forgive us as the remaining few pages undergo construction, and keep checking back for new content!

IARMAC wishes you and yours the best in all that you do!