The Art Center offers free educational resources for families, individuals, and educators. Explore artist talks, gallery guides, hands-on activities, and more.
Join Museum Educator Mia Buch and guest Deshara Bohanna of Design Fetish as they explore the Des Moines Art Center’s exhibition “Transform Any Room.” This episode is truly a delight as Mia and Deshara connect...
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Join Museum Educator Mia Buch and guest Nathan Spalding of Sadboy Ceramics as they explore the Des Moines Art Center’s exhibition “Underneath Everything.” A must-listen, this episode is filled with playful and empathetic authentic experiences...
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Join Museum Educator Mia Buch and guests Madison Kim-Poppen (midwestern photographer) and Lenore Metrick-Chen (Associate Professor of Art and Cultural History at Drake University), as they explore the Des Moines Art Center’s exhibition Images Unbound....
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Inspired Conversations is an audio program revolving around major exhibitions at the Des Moines Art Center, hosted by Museum Educator Mia Buch. Inspired Conversations are unscripted gallery explorations, unfolding meeting making and the thing that...
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Learn about some of the highlights of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collections from Director Jeff Fleming, former Director James T. Demetrion, and more. LISTEN
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The Des Moines Art Center invites you to experience moments of exploration, education, and relaxation through our brief audio clips. Let your mind spend time in our galleries; focus on a single artwork or listen...
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Este programa de audioguía de 20 minutos convierte su visita a la galería en una experiencia llena de paz, inspiradora y de meditación. Al escuchar y seguir las amables indicaciones proporcionadas, verá las obras de...
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Being with Art is a peaceful guided audio tour grounded in mindfulness and slow-looking practices. Experience art with a new awareness by using the gentle prompts in this 20-minute audio exercise. LISTEN
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Inspired Conversations is an audio program revolving around major exhibitions at the Des Moines Art Center, hosted by Museum Educator Mia Buch. Experience unscripted gallery explorations, unfolding meeting making and the thing that happens when...
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Inspired Conversations is an audio program revolving around major exhibitions at the Des Moines Art Center, hosted by Museum Educator Mia Buch. Inspired Conversations are unscripted gallery explorations, unfolding meeting making and the thing that...
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