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SUMMARY:Honoring the Spirit: A Day of the Dead Ofrenda Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center for an exploration of what it means to honor the spirit — of loved ones\, of cultural traditions\, and of movements that have advanced justice and strengthened our communities. \nAt the center of the conversation is this year’s Day of the Dead ofrenda\, created by poet and artist Michaela Mullin\, in honor of her mother\, Felicia Leon Mullin\, and alongside local organizations which are continuing to advance the quality of life for all Iowans. Through the ofrenda and this year’s theme\, Sí Se Puede!\, panelists will consider how we remember those who have contributed to civil and human rights work\, how their values live on through the people and communities they influenced\, and why this work remains urgent today. \nOpening with a brief Know Your Rights presentation led by Karina Sanchez of the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission\, this program will feature a conversation with Mullin; Vince Valdez\, historian\, filmmaker\, and longstanding Day of the Dead committee member; and Erica Johnson\, the founding Executive Director of Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. Art Center Senior Manager of Museum Learning and Engagement\, Mia Buch\, will moderate. Join us for an inspiring conversation about remembrance\, immigrant rights\, community action\, and carrying the work of previous generations forward. \nFree; no registration required. \nImage: The ofrenda at the Art Center’s 2025 Day of the Dead event. Photo: Erik Brockmeyer.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/honoring-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Spectrums
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism\, along with their families\, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with art. In this program\, kids\, ages 5 – 18\, on the autism spectrum and their family members explore and make art together. Participants will visit and discuss a work of art in the museum for inspiration. Next\, attendees make their own artwork in the studio\, inspired by what they discovered in the Art Center galleries. \nArt Spectrums is a free\, monthly program\, and registration is required. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-spectrums/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn about the history of German expressionism and film noir in this one-day workshop. Explore historical posters from movies in these genres then recreate\, fabricate\, and invent your own movie poster. Students will also be encouraged to use a monochrome palette to fit the historical themes. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-german-expressionism-and-film-noir-poster-design/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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