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All films are shown at The Harkin Institute, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Due to the nature of the festival, ableism content warnings apply to a number of films. Founded in New York...

Join artist Samantha Box and guest curator Mia Laufer, Ph. D. for an illuminating talk about the juxtaposition of artworks that comprise “Minor Key.” The collaboration between artist and curator installs works from the Des...

Join us for the opening celebration of “Samantha Box: Caribbean Dreams.” Samantha Box is a Jamaica-born, New York-based photographer. Her newest body of work, created over the last six years, explores the concept of diaspora:...

Join Samantha Box and Mia Laufer for a walk-through of the exhibition Samantha Box: Caribbean Dreams to hear from the artist about her motivations, processes, and the themes explored in the show. Image: Samantha Box,...

The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children with autism, and their families, to enjoy the Art Center and make memories with art. In this program, children, ages 5 – 12 years old, on...

The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable young people with autism, and their families, to enjoy the Art Center and make memories with art. In this program, teens, ages 13 – 18 years old,...

Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. An Art Center docent will lead the...

Attention Art Center members! Stop by the Museum Shop to pick up the perfect Day of the Dead celebration gifts; members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise. Plus, we have something for everyone: home décor,...

Step into a vibrant tradition that began over 3,000 years ago in the Aztec Empire. Día de Los Muertos offers healing, joy, and connection, honoring the belief that “what we remember, lives.”  Celebrate this transformative...

It’s officially spooky season – and as the sun goes down the ghosts and ghouls come out to play. Get to know the darker side of the Des Moines Art Center with an after hours...

Join Des Moines-based Latina creatives, Goizane Esain, artist and entrepreneur, and Michaela Mullin, writer and editor, for an engaging discussion about works in the exhibition, “As You See Me: Mexican Photography 1945-2000,” in the A....

Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. An Art Center docent will lead the...