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Creative Connections: Sam Francis
Students will practice observation and critical thinking, while experiencing the joy of discovery. Creative Connections can be used online with virtual tours or in-person at the Art Center.
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Creative Connections: Jean Dubuffet
Students will practice observation and critical thinking, while experiencing the joy of discovery. Creative Connections can be used online with virtual tours or in-person at the Art Center.
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Creative Connections: Georgia O’Keeffe
Students will practice observation and critical thinking, while experiencing the joy of discovery. Creative Connections can be used online with virtual tours or in-person at the Art Center.
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Creative Connections: Nick Cave
Students will practice observation and critical thinking, while experiencing the joy of discovery. Creative Connections can be used online with virtual tours or in-person at the Art Center.
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Justin Favela: Central American Exhibition Overview
Artist Justin Favela talks about his process and inspiration for the exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Paper Plant Making with Justin Favela
Create a paper plant along with artist Justin Favela in this 25-minute virtual workshop. Workshop created in collaboration with the NMSU University Art Museum and generously shared with the Des Moines Art Center.
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Paper Plant Making for ‘Justin Favela: Central American’
You’re invited to contribute to Justin Favela: Central American by creating paper plants for garden beds that appear in the exhibition. This craft is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Click below for step-by-step instructions.
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Virtual Viewing: Wanda and Daughters by Deana Lawson
Practice the art of slow looking with these brief videos focusing on an artwork in the Des Moines Art Center's permanent collection narrated by an Art Center Docent.
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Virtual Viewing: Wall Drawing #601 by Sol LeWitt
Practice the art of slow looking with these two-to-five minute videos focusing on a wonderful artwork in the Des Moines Art Center's collection and narrated by an Art Center Docent.
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Virtual Viewing: In the Spring by Elizabeth Sparhawk Jones
Practice the art of slow looking with these two-to-five minute videos focusing on a wonderful artwork in the Des Moines Art Center's collection and narrated by an Art Center Docent.
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