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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...

The Des Moines Art Center is partnering with the American Parkinson Disease Association to offer classes specifically for adults of any age impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Connecting Through Art uses creativity to help improve motor...

This event is sold out. Experience the Des Moines Art Center like never before at the Art in the Dark – Flashlight Tour. This spine-tingling, after-hours adventure will leave you howling for more! Wander through...

Day of the Dead: Celebrating 25 Years of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center Join us for the 25th anniversary of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center...

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...

Founded in New York City in 2007, ReelAbilities challenges stereotypes, celebrates authentic disability representation in movies, and expands opportunities for disabled creators worldwide. The 2025 Des Moines festival is “A Taste of ReelAbilities,” screening a combination of...

Founded in New York City in 2007, ReelAbilities challenges stereotypes, celebrates authentic disability representation in movies, and expands opportunities for disabled creators worldwide. The 2025 Des Moines festival is “A Taste of ReelAbilities,” screening a combination of...

Art and storytelling both thrive in connection. Join the Des Moines Art Center and CultureALL’s Open Book program for an evening of personal narratives and community conversation inspired by the exhibition “ Manuel Álvarez Bravo:...

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...

Before the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Concert Preview, visit the Museum Shop for a special holiday surprise! Enjoy shopping for everyone on your list, while sipping hot cocoa (add in a ‘spiked’ option...

The Art Center is excited to once again partner with the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus (DMGMC) to share some holiday cheer in advance of their upcoming winter concert, “Silver Bells.” As part of the...

You are invited to our biggest Museum Shop event of the year, Unveil! Join us for an exclusive preview of newly acquired merchandise. Items from this collection will not appear again until later in the...