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Creative Connections: Yayoi Kusama
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: Edward Hopper
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: Edie Fake
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: 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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