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After a frenetic and productive summer, the Art Center is gearing up for an adventurous and busy fall. Justin Favela’s exhibition, Central American, continues to enthrall visitors with his take on the traditional Mexican piñata,...
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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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Artist Justin Favela talks about his process and inspiration for the exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Miembros de la comunidad están invitados a la Fiesta Familiar en el jardín delantero del Centro de Arte de Des Moines de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. el 21 de agosto, un componente de la...
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“Family Fiesta” is a performance piece by Justin Favela in which the artist and his family throw a traditional fiesta for museum visitors. This event seeks to show the museum as a place for celebration,...
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Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
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