Rembrandt and His World
Current Exhibition

Rembrandt and His World

April 21 - August 27, 2023

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Underneath Everything
Current Exhibition

Underneath Everything

Humility and Grandeur in Contemporary Ceramics

June 3 - September 10, 2023

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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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Jun 3
1:30 pm

“Underneath Everything” Gallery Talk featuring Exhibition Artists

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Jun 7
2:00 pm

Artful Soundscapes: An Interactive Performance by Matt Haimovitz

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Jun 7
7:30 pm

Artful Soundscapes: An Interactive Performance by Matt Haimovitz

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