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SUMMARY:Member Double Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Museum Shop July 11 – 19 for Double Discount Days! Shop a large selection of curated items in the gift shop\, which is always changing its inventory to have something new every time you visit. Des Moines Art Center members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise. Pickup the perfect gift for an upcoming birthday or celebration\, or grab a little treat for yourself — we have something for everyone. Plus\, check out new additions in the Clearance Corner! \nInterested in saving 20% in the Museum Shop during Double Discount sales? Become a Member today! Art Center members receive a year-round 10% discount in the Museum Shop\, 10% off in the Art Center Café\, plus a 20% discount to all studio classes\, camps\, and workshops. Members also enjoy invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences and events. \nMuseum Shop hours
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/shop-double-discount-days/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership & Development
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SUMMARY:Print Club: Drypoint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Print Club members to learn about drypoint\, an intaglio printmaking technique. Participants will create their own drypoint print with printmaker Mary Jones. Light refreshments will be provided. \nMary Jones\, originally from Pennsylvania\, spent most of her life in Chicago. She earned an MFA in printmaking from Indiana University Bloomington and a BFA in Art History from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She has worked as an illustrator\, designer\, and in higher education as a Professor of Art & Design at Grand View University in Des Moines for 15 years. Her work is held in major collections\, and she was named a 2018 – 19 Iowa Arts Council Fellow. As a Print Club member\, Mary is excited to facilitate this workshop for fellow Print Club members. \nFree; registration required. Space is limited. Please use the button below to send your RSVP to Karly Rehman\, Manager of Membership and Development. \nrsvp \nPeggy Bacon (American\, 1895 – 1987)\n“A Few Ideas\,” 1927\nDrypoint on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Sharon Simmons Art Acquisitions Fund\, 2025.10
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/print-club-drypoint-workshop/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership & Development
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SUMMARY:2026 Art Center Gala
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience a night of art\, music\, and celebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala\, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Join us at the legendary Val Air Ballroom\, where jazz syncopation meets punk disruption\, elegance meets edge\, and rhythm sparks connection. This is a night where art doesn’t simply hang on the walls—it moves\, grooves\, and gathers us together. \nCocktail Hour | 6 pm\nDinner and Dessert | 7:30 pm\nDancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm \nBlack tie optional. Creative attire encouraged. Break a fashion rule. \nYour support of this dynamic event ensures the Des Moines Art Center remains free and accessible to everyone\, every day. With your help\, we will continue to offer engaging exhibitions and exciting educational programs\, building an inclusive space that stimulates creative\, critical\, and empathetic thinking. \n2026 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today. \nPresenting Sponsor | $20\,000\nSignature Sponsor | $10\,000\nTable Sponsor | $7\,500\nSupporting Sponsor | $4\,000 \nTo pledge your support\, please email Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0338. \npurchase tickets \nPatron Pair | $2\,700 | Seating for two and patron recognition\nIndividual Patron | $1\,350 | Seating for one and patron recognition\nIndividual Gala Ticket | $300 | Seating for one\nArtist Ticket | $300 | Sponsor seating for one artist\nYoung Professional Ticket | $200 | Seating for one \nFor more information\, purchasing tickets\, or questions about the gala\, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2026-gala/
LOCATION:Val Air Ballroom\, 301 Ashworth Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Membership & Development
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