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Join Curatorial Manager Laura Burkhalter for a journey through “Postcards: Recent Photography Acquisitions to the Art Center’s Collection,” an exhibition exploring the theme of travel. This event is free, and no registration is required. Joel...

Join us for the opening celebration of “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art.” Kicking off the Art Center’s 75th anniversary year, this exhibition will reflect the work of artists who have lived and worked...

Hey love birds! Looking for a super sweet Valentine’s date night? Join Tangerine at the Art Center on Tuesday, February 14 for a four-course prix fixe menu and wine pairings by Dean Luttrell of Global Wines...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

Behind-the-Scenes: 75 Years Members of Salon 4700 are invited to a behind-the-scenes look into the “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art” exhibition with Senior Curatorial Manager Laura Burkhalter and Associate Curator Mia Laufer. On...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

The Des Moines Art Center presents Oscar Shorts, with two FREE screenings for each of the categories: Documentary, Live Action, and Animation. This is your annual chance to predict the winners and have the edge...

Join us as the Art Center hosts dsm Magazine for their unveil party of the March / April issue. The program will begin at 6 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Tangerine at the...

Join us for the opening reception of the Community Access Program Youth Art Show! Community Access discovers creative ways of making artworks and art-making accessible to those in our community that otherwise lack this access....