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75 Years of Iowa Art

February 11 - May 7, 2023

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Postcards
Current Exhibition

Postcards

Recent Photography Acquisitions to the Art Center’s Collection

December 16, 2022 - April 16, 2023

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75th Anniversary Campaign

Please consider supporting the 75th Anniversary Campaign to enhance the Des Moines Art Center’s continued, long-term relevance and increased vibrancy.

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Summer Camps

Week-long themed camps at the Art Center available for youth ages 5 – 15 run June through August. Scholarships are available to provide fun and opportunity for all.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by more than two dozen of the world’s most celebrated artists. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States.

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Upcoming Events

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Apr 2
1:30 pm

Rachel Merrill: “Untitled (Slobberknocker)”

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Apr 7
5:00 pm

Community Access Programming: Community Art Exhibition Opening Reception

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Apr 7
6:00 pm

Firat Erdim: Field Harp Soundings + Q & A with the Artist (Sounding 1)

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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