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SUMMARY:"Op Art: Abstract Illusion" Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the mesmerizing world of Op Art with a guided tour of the current exhibition “Op Art: Abstract Illusion.” This tour takes a closer look at the groundbreaking works of the 1960s and 70s that challenged perceptions and captivated audiences worldwide. Explore how artists used contrasting colors\, optical illusions\, and dynamic patterns to create disorienting and playful sensory effects. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nBill Komodore (American\, 1932 – 2012)\n“Circe #10\,” 1965-1966\nScreenprint on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from Rose F. Rosenfield\, 1967.42\nPhoto Credit: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/op-art-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250212T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T220116Z
UID:10566-1743858000-1743861600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Time Travelers" Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the thought-provoking world of “Time Travelers” with a guided tour of this captivating exhibition. Explore artworks that delve into the complexities of memory\, history\, and imagination\, reimagining elements of the past while contemplating our collective future. This tour features highlights from the exhibition and the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collections\, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on how the past continues to shape our present. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nMika Rottenberg (Argentine\, born 1976)\n“Cheese\,” 2008\nMixed media\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy\, 2015.41.1-.205\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/time-travelers-exhibition-tour-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250212T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T203119Z
UID:10568-1745067600-1745071200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Experience of the Vietnamese Coming to America with Vinh Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this unique gallery talk at the Des Moines Art Center—“Experience of the Vietnamese Coming to America” with Vinh Nguyen\, President of Vietnamese American Community in Iowa. Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter will introduce the program and highlight three works in the permanent collections that are relevant to the Vietnamese diaspora: Pao Houa Her’s “Hmong Veteran\, from ‘Attention’ series\,” Danh Vo’s “Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma\,” and (from the current exhibition “Time Travelers”) Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn’s “The Boat People.” \nNguyen was born in Saigon\, Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War in the early 1960s. Growing up in a family of 10 brothers and sisters\, he developed a strong sense of collaboration for success and helping others at a young age. Soon after the Vietnam War came to an end on April 30\, 1975\, life in South Vietnam changed completely as the government tried to put socialism and communism into practice. In summer 1981\, Nguyen’s parents decided to have him escape from Vietnam to seek freedom and opportunities for his future. He was smuggled out of Vietnam along with another 134 Vietnamese on a tiny\, less than seaworthy boat\, but their vessel was fortunate enough to be finally saved by an oil tanker\, and they were sent to a refugee camp in Thailand. He later was accepted by the United States and resettled in Des Moines\, Iowa. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nImage: Vinh Nguyen
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/galley-talk-vinh-nguyen/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20231127T222059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T214644Z
UID:6092-1746057600-1747007999@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Member Double Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Attention Art Center members! Stop by the Museum Shop for the perfect Mother’s Day\, graduation\, or other unique celebration gifts during Double Discount Days. Members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise\, and we have something for everyone: home décor\, jewelry\, books\, accessories\, art supplies\, and more. \nVisiting the museum galleries? Enjoy the spring weather and take a break in our beautiful Bookey Family Courtyard and Macomber Lobby with a snack or beverage from the Museum Shop’s selections\, including beer and wine. \nInterested in saving 20% in the Museum Shop during Double Discount days? Become a Member today! Art Center members also receive a year-round 20% discount to all studio classes and workshops\, a 10% discount in the Museum Shop every day (plus several Double Discount events throughout the year)\, and invitations to behind-the-scenes membership experiences and events. \nMuseum Shop hours
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/memberdoublediscount/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250327T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T164545Z
UID:11159-1746277200-1746280800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the exhibition in the A. H. Blank Gallery\, “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa.” Organized in partnership with the Waterloo Center for the Arts (WCA)\, this exhibition showcases a selection of the rich holdings of Haitian Art in the WCA’s collection—the largest public collection of Haitian Art in both Iowa and the United States. The show explores a vibrant diversity of Haitian artwork\, featuring paintings\, metalwork\, sculpture\, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners). \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nMyrlande Constant (Haitian\, born 1968)\n“Dambalah Wedo Et Ayda Voir Preeace” (detail)\, 2000-2010\nSequined flag\nOn loan from the Waterloo Center for the Arts Haitian Collection\, 2015.0109\, Gift of Ted Frankel and Bill Gilmore
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/light-within-ourselves-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250422T140056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T164408Z
UID:11319-1747157400-1747157400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Member Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Members at the Curator’s Circle ($550) and above are invited to an exclusive curator-led gallery talk and reception on the upcoming exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa.” We will be joined by Associate Curator Beth Gollnick Ph.D\, Chawne Paige\, Executive Director of the Waterloo Center for the Arts\, and Petrouchka Moïse Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor and Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator\, Grinnell College Libraries. \nThis exhibition explores the vibrant diversity of Haitian artwork\, featuring paintings\, metalwork\, sculpture\, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners). Rooted in historical themes\, it considers the influence of the African diaspora and the enduring impact of colonialism on the Haitian people. The exhibition maps spheres of influence between artists of different generations and explores imagery in which spiritual traditions intersect with everyday life. Thousands of miles from the island of Haiti\, Iowa has become a beacon for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. \nAfter the gallery talk\, enjoy refreshments by The Tangerine Food Company. \nFree; registration required by May 6. Space is limited. \nregister now \nCurator’s Circle+ members can RSVP by emailing Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org \nQuestions? Contact Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org. If your membership has lapsed\, renew in person or online at https://desmoinesartcenter.org/support/membership/. \nFrantz Zéphirin (Haitian\, born 1968)\nLe Dieu\, La Vie\, La Mort II (detail)\nOil on canvas. 30 x 24 inches\nCourtesy of the Waterloo Center of the Arts
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/member-gallery-talk-haitian-art-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250303T192822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151544Z
UID:10971-1747486800-1747490400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of the “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate” exhibition\, on view in the John Brady Print Gallery April 25 through August 31\, 2025. This exhibition pays tribute to the late philanthropist\, collector\, and longtime Des Moines Art Center supporter Dale Jansen. Its title is borrowed from Bruce Nauman’s 1981 lithograph “Life Mask\,” one of 65 artworks that were donated to the Art Center by Jansen through his estate. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nBruce Nauman (American\, born 1941)\n“Life Mask\,” 1981\nLithograph in black on Arches cover wove paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of the Estate of Dale Jansen\, 2024.73
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/life-mask-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250311T143258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T152100Z
UID:11020-1748628000-1748638800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Bilingual Cooking Class: Haitian Flavors/Gou Ayisyen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique culinary experience! Inspired by the exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa\,” this bilingual class (Spanish/English) is perfect for food lovers eager to expand their cooking skills and connect with Haitian culture through its rich and flavorful cuisine. \nHosted by chef Jerry and Helene Thomas\, this class will take place at the Culinary Annex\, located at 304 5th St. unit 102\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265. \nRegistration is required\, and the class fee is $70. \n*Thank you to those who took advantage of the generous donor’s BOGO ticket deal. This offer is now sold out. Single tickets are still available. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/bilingual-cooking-class/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250414T214214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T185153Z
UID:11299-1748887200-1749157200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Stone Setting - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:In this four-day workshop\, students will create two stone settings on two separate rings\, one readymade\, and the other handmade. One of the stone settings will be a bezel-set cabochon and the other a handmade prong setting. With only 12 hours of making time\, students will be encouraged to work at a faster pace; therefore\, soldering and fabrication skills are required for this workshop. Tuition includes access to open studio hours. Scholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-stone-setting/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250418T192657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T193033Z
UID:11344-1749600000-1749686399@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nMASK-MAKING (AGES 6-8) \nMASK-MAKING (AGES 9-13) \nPlay pretend in this workshop by creating masks to fit your inner wild child! Students will use a variety of materials like cardboard\, pompoms\, beads\, and paint to make the masks of their dreams. \nFIDGET LAB (AGES 6-8) \nFIDGET LAB (AGES 9-13) \nIt’s slime time! In this class\, students will make their own colorful fidgets\, including hand-built Lego spinners. Students will make slime and incorporate various colors and textured additives to make it their own. Everyone will go home with several useable fidgets. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250514T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T211715Z
UID:11426-1749663000-1749668400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Director's Circle Preview of “Firelei Báez”
DESCRIPTION:In appreciation of their generosity and commitment to the Des Moines Art Center\, we invite Director’s Circle members to an exclusive exhibition preview and private reception of the “Firelei Báez” exhibition with John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO Kelly Baum. \nAfter the preview\, mingle with fellow members and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks by The Tangerine Food Company. \nSpace is limited and open to Director’s Circle members. RSVP by June 4 to Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator\, at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nFirelei Báez (Dominican\, born 1981)\n“A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)” (detail)\, 2019.\nTwo paintings\, hand-painted wooden frame\, perforated tarp\, printed mesh\, handmade paper over found objects\, plants\, books\, Oman incense\, and palo santo.\nThe Joyner/Giuffrida Collection. Image courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth\, New York.\nPhoto by Phoebe d’Heurle. © Firelei Báez
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/directors-circle-preview-of-firelei-baez/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250417T210924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T210924Z
UID:11331-1749664800-1749675600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Ash Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making your own paints and drawing materials out of ash. Students will start by utilizing burnt log charcoal and ash to create a textured\, naturally pigmented painting\, which will be sealed and ready to take home by the end of the 3-hour class. \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-ash-painting/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250418T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T194248Z
UID:11349-1749686400-1749772799@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nCLAY MINIATURES (AGES 6-8) \nCLAY MINIATURES (AGES 9-13) \nExplore the versatility of polymer clay! Polymer clay starts as a soft and pliable material making it easy for kids to work with\, but it hardens when it’s baked and can be used to make fun\, miniature sculptures and beads for jewelry making. Students will make several creations out of polymer clay and take them home to bake at 230 degrees for 30 minutes. \nPUPPET PLAYHOUSE (AGES 6-8) \nPUPPET PLAYHOUSE (AGES 9-13) \nUnleash your theatrical side in this cool little workshop! Students will use the first part of the class to make their own puppet characters and collaborate with other students to put on a puppet show for the class. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250404T150731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T201839Z
UID:11243-1749747600-1749754800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: "Firelei Báez"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of a new\, traveling exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center\, “Firelei Báez\,” organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. This exhibition is the first North American survey dedicated to the richly layered work of Firelei Báez (b. 1981\, Dominican Republic). Over the past 20 years\, she has made work that explores the multilayered legacy of colonial histories and the African diaspora in the Caribbean and beyond. \n“My works are propositions\, meant to create alternate pasts and potential futures\, questioning history and culture in order to provide a space for reassessing the present.” — Firelei Báez \nBring family and friends to celebrate with us and be the first to view the art! Enjoy live music from DJ Lizz of Latino Events Entertainment LLC. Dine on complimentary summer bites and seasonal dessert from Taste! to Go. Cash bar with beer\, wine\, and hibiscus margaritas available for purchase. Join us for 6 pm remarks in the Macomber Lobby. \nFree; registration not required. This event will be documented with photography. \nFirelei Báez (Dominican\, born 1981)\n“A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)\,” 2019\nTwo paintings\, hand-painted wooden frame\, perforated tarp\, printed mesh\, handmade paper over found objects\, plants\, and books\nCourtesy the Joyner/Giuffrida Collection\, ​San Francisco\nImage courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth\, New York. Photo by Phoebe d’Heurle. © Firelei Báez \nSupport for this exhibition is provided by: \n \n“Firelei Báez” is organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston and Eva Respini\, Deputy Director and Director of Curatorial Programs\, Vancouver Art Gallery (former Barbara Lee Chief Curator\, ICA/Boston)\, with Tessa Bachi Haas\, Assistant Curator. The presentation of “Firelei Báez” at the Des Moines Art Center has been coordinated by Associate Curator Elizabeth Gollnick. \nMajor support for “Firelei Báez” is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. \n              \nThis project is supported in part by Karen and Brian Conway\, David and Jocelyne DeNunzio\, Mathieu O. Gaulin\, The Kotzubei-Beckmann Family Philanthropic Fund\, Lise and Jeffrey Wilks\, and an anonymous donor. \nAdditional support for the presentation of this exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center is provided by the Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Art Center Fund\, Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Arts Council\, both a part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority\, and Laurie Wolf and Jeff Freude.\n            
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-firelei-baez/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250418T195505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T195505Z
UID:11352-1749772800-1749859199@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nSTOPMOTION ANIMATION (AGES 6-8) \nSTOPMOTION ANIMATION (AGES 9-13) \nLet your imagination run wild in this filmmaking workshop! Learn the basics of story creation and methods to create fantastic stop-motion animations. Students will make clay characters\, props\, and backdrops to populate their animations. Animation workshops encourage a fun\, collaborative environment for the students involved. \nPRINTING LAB (AGES 6-8) \nPRINTING LAB (AGES 9-13) \nGet ready for fun! In this workshop\, students will take home several awesome examples of silk screen printing. Students learn how to “pull” their own screen prints using a selection of pre-made images and learn how to make multi-layered and colorful prints. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops-3/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250130T214246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T161203Z
UID:10514-1749906000-1749909600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Expressions of Identity—LGBTQIA+ Artists
DESCRIPTION:Explore how LGBTQIA+ artists have used their work to express identity\, challenge norms\, and share personal stories. This tour highlights artworks that reflect the diverse experiences and voices within the LGBTQIA+ community. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/guided-tour-expressions-of-identity/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250130T214716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T160327Z
UID:10515-1749992400-1749996000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Fathers have long played a vital role in shaping the lives of artists—offering guidance\, inspiration\, and unwavering support. This tour celebrates the influential fathers behind the scenes\, highlighting the ways they challenged\, encouraged\, and uplifted the artists featured in our collections. \nThis is a special Sunday edition of guided tours at the Art Center\, but remember\, public guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nPhoto: Brittany Brooke Crow
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/guided-tour-fathers-day/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20230523T162116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T150038Z
UID:6243-1750156200-1750163400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Center + The Avenues Collaboration: Art Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:Children and families are invited to Chamberlin Park to create their own painted rocks to either hide within the Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand or bring home to share with friends or neighbors. The Art Center will provide materials and inspiration from their collections. \nArtist Andy Goldsworthy is known for his site-specific installations involving natural materials and the passage of time. “Three Cairns\,” his recognizable piece in the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collections and located on the Art Center grounds\, is his largest project in the Western Hemisphere. “Cairns” are stone structures\, or markers\, that identify a place of great importance. We invite you to ask\, how can public art help identify and create important places in our community? \nThis event will take place at Chamberlain Park in Des Moines. Art Rocks! is free to participate in\, and no registration is required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-rocks/
LOCATION:Chamberlain Park\, 2134 Woodland Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250404T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151733Z
UID:11252-1750510800-1750514400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Firelei Báez" Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the intricate and thought-provoking world of “Firelei Báez” with a guided tour of the exhibition. Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston\, this exhibition is the first North American survey dedicated to the richly layered work of artist Firelei Báez. Over the past 20 years\, she has made work that explores the multilayered legacy of colonial histories and the African diaspora in the Caribbean and beyond. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nFirelei Báez (Dominican\, born 1981)\n“A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)\,” 2019\nTwo paintings\, hand-painted wooden frame\, perforated tarp\, printed mesh\, handmade paper over found objects\, plants\, and books\nCourtesy the Joyner/Giuffrida Collection\, ​San Francisco\nImage courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth\, New York. Photo by Phoebe d’Heurle. © Firelei Báez
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/firelei-baez-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20241119T162620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215325Z
UID:10057-1750959000-1750959000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate”
DESCRIPTION:Join Associate Curator Ashton Cooper\, Ph.D.\, for a gallery talk of the exhibition “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate.” This exhibition pays tribute to the late philanthropist\, collector\, and longtime Des Moines Art Center supporter Dale Jansen. Its title is borrowed from Bruce Nauman’s 1981 lithograph “Life Mask\,” one of 65 artworks that were donated to the Art Center by Jansen through his estate. \nFree; no registration required. \nEllsworth Kelly (American\, 1923 – 2015)\nGreen Curve with a Radius of 20′\, from portfolio “For Meyer Schapiro” (detail)\, 1974\nLithograph with embossing on Special Arjomari paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of the Estate of Dale Jansen\, 2024.61
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/gallery-talk-life-mask/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250613T154423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T154423Z
UID:11738-1750982400-1751241599@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tours at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to partner with the Des Moines Arts Festival to offer free guided tours of the celebrated John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park!  Join us and learn more about the Sculpture Park during this fun annual event. \nTour times:\nFriday\, June 27 | 11 – 11:45 am\nSaturday\, June 28 | 11 – 11:45 am\nSunday\, June 29 | 11 – 11:45 am \nTours will begin at the Northeast corner of the park\, near the intersection of Grand Avenue and 13th Street in downtown Des Moines. Look for your guide near the large\, expressive face sculptures by Ugo Rondinone\, “moonrise. east. january” and “moonrise. east august.” \nFree; no registration required. \nUgo Rondinone (Swiss\, born 1964)\n“moonrise. east. august\,” 2006\nPainted cast aluminum on steel plinth\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of John and Mary Pappajohn\, 2015.20\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/guided-tours-at-the-pappajohn-sculpture-park/
LOCATION:Pappajohn Sculpture Park\, 1330 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250602T185549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T171612Z
UID:11648-1751275800-1751275800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops: Stuffie Making or Paint Experiments
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nSTUFFIE MAKING (AGES 6-8) \nSTUFFIE MAKING (AGES 9-13) \nIn this workshop\, students will learn hand sewing skills and follow easy pattern-making instructions to make squishy stuffies spawned from their own imagination. Students will learn to sew bead embellishments and buttons onto their creations to create facial features and special details. At the end of the workshop\, students will go home with a finished stuffed creation. \nPAINT EXPERIMENTS (AGES 6-8) \nPAINT EXPERIMENTS (AGES 9-13) \nGet ready to learn creative new painting techniques in this fun workshop! Students will create textured paintings using everyday materials like bubble wrap\, cardboard\, dolls\, and toy cars. Splatter painting and drip painting techniques will be explored—in addition\, students will use homemade puffy paint to make dimensional paintings. If weather conditions allow\, students will work on these projects outside. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops-stuffie-making-or-paint-experiments/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250602T193319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T144636Z
UID:11651-1751362200-1751362200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops: Paper Pillows or Painted Totes
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nPAPER PILLOWS (AGES 6-8) \nPAPER PILLOWS (AGES 9-13) \nWho wouldn’t love a big\, squishy sculpture constructed from their imaginations? Students will learn how to make a simple design\, draw and cut out their plans\, decorate\, and stuff to make their incredible pillow creations. Students will go home with a paper pillow that is lightweight enough to hang from a string for wall decoration! \nPAINTED TOTES (AGES 6-8) \nPAINTED TOTES (AGES 9-13) \nShow off your unique\, artistic abilities with a tote bag you painted yourself! Students will create designs for their tote bags and paint them in their preferred style. If there’s time\, students will learn embellishment techniques like adding beads and sewing patches. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops-paper-pillows-or-painted-totes/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250709T224105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T224105Z
UID:11843-1752323400-1752325200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation Inspired by “Firelei Báez” - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a brief guided meditation inspired by the exhibition “Firelei Báez\,” prior to the exhibition tour at 1 pm. Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring meditation led by Des Moines artist Amy Putney Koenig within Firelei Báez’s incredible “A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)” installation before the docent led tour experience. \nFree; registration required. *This event is sold out. \nPhoto: Brittany Brooke Crow
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/guided-meditation-inspired-by-firelei-baez-sold-out/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20240624T183621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192519Z
UID:9025-1752537600-1753055999@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Shop Summer Clearance Sale + Member Double Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Museum Shop July 15 – 20 for Double Discount Days\, plus our annual summer clearance sale! Shop a huge selection of items on extra discounted prices! Des Moines Art Center members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise. Grab a special treat for yourself or unique gifts for family and friends; we have something for everyone. \nInterested in saving 20% in the Museum Shop during Double Discount days? Become a Member today! Art Center members receive a year-round 10% discount in the Museum Shop\, plus a 20% discount to all studio classes and workshops. Members also enjoy invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences and events. \nMuseum Shop hours
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/double-discount-days-summer-clearance-sale/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250130T214005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154138Z
UID:10513-1752930000-1752933600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Mystical Creatures and Magical Places
DESCRIPTION:Explore how folklore\, Greek and Roman gods\, and spiritual and majestic places inspired the imagination and creativity of artists in the Art Center’s collections. On this tour\, you’ll uncover the stories behind these artworks and be invited to dream up your own mythical creature or magical realm. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nCarl Milles (Swedish\, active United States\, 1875 – 1955)\nMan and Pegasus\, 1949\nBronze\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from Florence Call Cowles\, 1949.151
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/guided-tour-mystical-creatures/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250404T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T155912Z
UID:11249-1753018200-1753018200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: "Firelei Báez" with Associate Curator Elizabeth Gollnick
DESCRIPTION:Join Associate Curator Elizabeth Gollnick\, Ph.D.\, for a gallery talk of the extraordinary exhibition “Firelei Báez.” Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston\, this exhibition is the first North American survey dedicated to the richly layered work of artist Firelei Báez. Over the past 20 years\, she has made work that explores the multilayered legacy of colonial histories and the African diaspora in the Caribbean and beyond. \nFree; no registration required. \nFirelei Báez (Dominican\, born 1981)\n“Untitled (Les tables de géographie réduites en un jeu de cartes)\,” 2022\nOil\, acrylic\, and inkjet on canvas\nCollection of Deborah Beckmann and Jacob Kotzubei. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth\, New York. Photo by Jackie Furtado. © Firelei Báez
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/gallery-talk-firelei-baez-with-associate-curator-elizabeth-gollnick/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250609T211656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T155304Z
UID:11724-1753462800-1753470000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett\,” a timely and groundbreaking entry into the Des Moines Art Center’s decades-long series presenting the best of Iowa-made art\, and the first solo show by a quilt maker in the museum’s history. Based in Des Moines\, Millett’s approach to textiles is literally multi-layered\, employing traditional quilting techniques to create works that combine original patterns\, a bright palette\, and visual nods to Queer iconography and activism. This exhibition will feature various types of Millett’s textile art\, including large quilts\, garments\, multi-paneled fabric collages\, and an artist’s book made from fabric. \nTake in the new show from the Art Center’s long-standing Iowa Artists exhibition series. Bring family and friends to kick off the evening with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and desserts from The Tangerine Food Company. Beer\, wine\, and a specialty cocktail (Lavender Vodka Lemonade) available for purchase. Live music provided by DJ Mollie Downs. Remarks from Kelly Baum\, John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO\, will take place at 6 pm. \nThis event is free; registration is not required. This event will be documented with photography. \nBen Millett (American\, born 1979)\n“Progress Pride Stars” (detail)\, 2023\nCotton fabric\, batting\, and thread; quilted by machine\nCourtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-iowa-artists-2025-ben-millett/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250702T214010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T215127Z
UID:11816-1753538400-1753545600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pizza Saturday at the Art Center Café
DESCRIPTION:Spend Saturday afternoons at the Art Center with a complimentary slice of pizza and live music in the beautiful setting of the Bookey Family Courtyard! Presented by the Art Center Café\, sample artisan-made pizza* from a local vendor and enjoy a variety of wine\, beer\, espresso beverages\, and desserts for purchase. \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to take in the magnificent art on view\, including the “Firelei Báez” exhibition. \n*One slice of pizza per guest while supplies last. Gluten-free pizza available while supplies last. Additional gluten-free and vegan options available from the regular menu. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the café or courtyard.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/pizza-saturday/
LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T050912
CREATED:20250508T151421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151421Z
UID:11421-1754139600-1754143200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the 2025 Iowa Artists exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center\, featuring local quilt maker Ben Millett. Based in Des Moines\, Millett’s approach to textiles is literally multi-layered\, employing traditional quilting techniques to create works that combine original patterns\, a bright palette\, and visual nods to queer iconography and activism. “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” is a timely and groundbreaking entry into the Art Center’s decades-long series presenting the best of Iowa-made art\, and the first solo show by a quilt maker in the museum’s history. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nBen Millett (American\, born 1979)\n“It’s Electric!\,” 2024\nCotton fabric and thread\, wool batting; quilted by machine\nCourtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/ben-millett-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Guided Tours
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