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The I. M. Pei building is not only a marvel of architecture, but also acoustically inspiring! For the third year in a row, members of the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus will fill the unique...

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...

You are invited to Unveil: Light & Love! Join us for an exclusive preview of newly acquired merchandise, presented by the Museum Shop. We’re sharing Light & Love from around the world at this one-night-only...

Members of Print Club are invited to our annual meeting and celebration. First, we’ll gather for a potluck and social hour. The annual meeting will follow with a recap of this past year, a preview...

Join us for a fun, free, family-friendly event that celebrates the many ways stories can be shared—through books, performances, art, and more! Inspired by the vibrant exhibition, “Samantha Box: Caribbean Dreams,” the Des Moines Art...

We invite you to participate in a free beading workshop led by Sarah Young Bear-Brown, an artist who is both Deaf and a member of the Meskwaki Tribe. In addition to being an advocate for...

Join us for A Day With(out) Art, an international day of action and awareness in response to the AIDS crisis, marking the Des Moines Art Center’s first-ever participation. Created in partnership with the Sisters of...

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...

Members at the Curator’s Circle ($550) and above are invited to Coffee with a Curator, featuring a gallery talk and casual group discussion led by Associate Curator Beth Gollnick. Beth will guide a limited in-person...

NAMI Iowa, Project Recovery Iowa, and the Des Moines Art Center present a transformative evening discussing the role art can play in recovery. Join us to learn how the museum can be used to amplify...

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...