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Violins of Hope Iowa brings together music, history and education through a statewide series of performances, exhibits and community programs occurring primarily in the Quad Cities, Des Moines and Sioux City.

IN THE NEWS

Restored Holocaust-era Violins to be Part of Sioux City Tolerance Week

April 20, 2026 | Sioux City Journal

Video: 2026 Tolerance Week to Feature “Violins of Hope”

April 19, 2026 | Sioux City Journal

Violins of Hope: Sioux City Symphony Musicians Set to Play Holocaust Violins for Tolerance Week

April 16, 2026 | KTIV

Violins of Hope Bring Triumph Over Tragedy Message to North Scott

April 14, 2026 | The North Scott Press

Violins of Hope Concert is Sunday

April 10, 2026 | The Hawk Eye

“Up Close with Violins of Hope,” April 18

April 7, 2026 | River Cities’ Reader

Violins of Hope to Honor History Through Music in Sioux City

March 29, 2026 | KSCJ

Violins of Hope Coming to Sioux City

March 27, 2026 | KCAU

Violins of Hope, Special Exhibit Coming to Sioux City from the Holocaust Era, will Reveal Stories of Resilience

March 27, 2026 | KWIT

“Violins of Hope” to Honor History Through Music in Sioux City

March 27, 2026 | Sioux City Journal

Free Vocal Recital Thursday Night at Figge Part of Violins of Hope

March 26, 2026 | WVIK

Violins from the Holocaust are Being Played at Concerts Across Iowa this Spring

March 25, 2026 | Iowa Public Radio

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Presents Violins of Hope

March 24, 2026 | WHBF

QC Hosts Important, Inspiring “Violins of Hope” Partnership

March 20, 2026 | visitquadcities.com

Violins Of Hope Exhibit Open At German American Heritage Center

March 5, 2026 | quadcities.com

The Pain and Promise of Remembrance: Soprano Lily Arbisser at the Figge Art Museum, March 26

March 5, 2026 | River Cities’ Reader

Violin at Danville Library has Holocaust Story

February 28, 2026 | The Hawk Eye

Violins of Hope Concert will Feature ATLYS String Quartet at Augustana, Rock Island

February 25, 2026 | quadcities.com

Violins of Hope Exhibit Comes to Danville

February 21, 2026 | The Gate City

First “Violins of Hope” Event Brings Student, Ballet Performances to the Putnam

February 18, 2026 | quadcities.com

Historic Holocaust Violins to be Displayed, Played in Iowa Concerts

February 17, 2026 | Radio Iowa

Renowned Holocaust-era Violins of Hope Begins Two-month Residency

February 17, 2026 | Quad-City Times

Violins of Hope Launches Iowa Residency

February 16, 2026 | KWQC

“Violins of Hope” Project in QC Aims to Teach, Remember Holocaust Stories

February 16, 2026 | WVIK

Putnam Museum Hosts “Violins of Hope”

February 16, 2026 | WQAD

Violins of Hope Brings Holocaust-era Instruments to Iowa

February 9, 2026 | WHBF and KLJB

“Violins of Hope” Opening Event, February 17

February 7, 2026 | River Cities’ Reader

Violins of Hope Begins Two-month Iowa Residency with Quad-Cities Exhibits, Concerts

January 27, 2026 | Quad-City Times

‘Violins of Hope’ - Remembering the Holocaust Through Music

January 26, 2026 | KTIV

Violins of Hope brings Holocaust-connected Instruments to Iowa

January 26, 2026 interview added February 12, 2026 | WHBF

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