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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:20260406T084923
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
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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
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CREATED:20250609T211656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T155304Z
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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:20260406T084923
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:20260406T084923
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250718T213409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T215139Z
UID:11913-1754143200-1754150400@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-2/
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:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250703T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152407Z
UID:11822-1754748000-1754755200@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-at-the-art-center-cafe/
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:20250822T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250626T191042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T192308Z
UID:11784-1755880200-1755887400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Access Teaching Artist Exhibition + Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center’s Community Access Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! We invite the public to celebrate 25+ years of no-cost art experiences for our community by joining us August 22 – 24. \nAt the opening reception of the Community Access Teaching Artist Exhibition\, enjoy artwork\, original poetry\, music\, and complimentary refreshments. Gather in the Macomber Lobby as teaching artists will be in attendance to discuss their work. The exhibition will be on view August 22 – September 28\, 2025 in the Adrienne and Charles Herbert Galleries\, Education Wing \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nCommunity Access Programming presenting sponsor: Charlotte and Fred Hubbell\nAdditional support provided by: Corteva Agriscience\, HyVee\, Iowa State Bank\, Lincoln Savings Bank\, Meier Bernstein Foundation\, David J. Noble Foundation\, Polk County Board of Supervisors\, Prairie Meadows\, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa\, Voya Financial \nFree; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/community-access-teaching-artist-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250626T191550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T151911Z
UID:11787-1755946800-1755957600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Access Teaching Artist Demonstrations and Art Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Education Wing of the Art Center as Community Access Program teaching artists put on public art demonstrations and host a variety of  hands-on art activities for all ages! \nDemonstrations Schedule:\nWorking Around Chance\, with Aron Johnston l Studio 6\nParticipants roll a die to choose shapes\, colors\, or techniques\, inviting playful randomness into abstract compositions and sparking unexpected creativity. \nCommunity Access and ASL Letter Cutting Workshop\, with Amber Montoya l Studio 5\nA hands on session celebrating Deaf culture: artists select printed ASL letters to cut out and arrange into names or words\, blending visual art with sign-language identity. \nTextured Self Portraits: Touch and Color\, with Branscom Chavaque l Studio 2\nCreate self portraits using textured materials and vibrant hues to reflect personal identity and emotion\, celebrating diversity and self-love. \nLego Stamp Art\, with Victoria Story l Studio 1\nUse LEGO bricks to create custom stamps and decorate canvas bags with playful shapes and colors\, combining play and printmaking.\n \nThe Des Moines Art Center’s Community Access Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! We invite the public to celebrate 25+ years of no-cost art experiences for our community by joining us August 22 – 24. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nCommunity Access Programming presenting sponsor: Charlotte and Fred Hubbell\nAdditional support provided by: Corteva Agriscience\, HyVee\, Iowa State Bank\, Lincoln Savings Bank\, Meier Bernstein Foundation\, David J. Noble Foundation\, Polk County Board of Supervisors\, Prairie Meadows\, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa\, Voya Financial \nFree; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/community-access-teaching-artist-demonstrations-and-art-activities/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250722T164406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T163004Z
UID:11927-1755954000-1755954000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with 2025 Iowa Artist Ben Millett and Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter
DESCRIPTION:Join our 2025 Iowa Artist Ben Millett and Des Moines Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter for a gallery talk about Millett’s solo exhibition on view in the lower Richard Meier galleries. Learn more about the exhibition and hear from Millett about his process and practice. \nBased 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. \nFree; no registration required. Photo: Brittany Brooke Crow.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/millett-gallery-talk/
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:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250626T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T202140Z
UID:11790-1756044000-1756051200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:THREADS Dance Performance + Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Art Center is a magnificent space for performances of all variety. Dating back to 1975\, Penny Furgerson’s Gateway Dance Theatre tapped into the museum’s iconic architecture and inspiring artwork\, and put their bodies in motion in powerful\, challenging\, and beautiful ways. Today\, Swan Project honors the legacy of Gateway Dance Theatre and the spirit of art access and collaboration by activating the Art Center with THREADS\, a multigenerational dance and video performance. \nThis contemporary dance performance has been produced in homage to the legacy of Gateway Dance Theatre by Sarah Jae\, Izzy Kelai\, Aminah Nalani\, and Syd Furgerson. Stay after the performance for a reception. \nThe Des Moines Art Center’s Community Access Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! We invite the public to celebrate 25+ years of no-cost art experiences for our community by joining us August 22 – 24. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nCommunity Access Programming presenting sponsor: Charlotte and Fred Hubbell\nAdditional support provided by: Corteva Agriscience\, HyVee\, Iowa State Bank\, Lincoln Savings Bank\, Meier Bernstein Foundation\, David J. Noble Foundation\, Polk County Board of Supervisors\, Prairie Meadows\, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa\, Voya Financial \nFree; no registration required. Seating in Levitt Auditorium will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPhoto: Historic photo of Gateway Dance Theatre dancers in the I. M. Pei building circa 1976 by Dave Penney.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/threads-dance-performance-reception/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250303T193219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152105Z
UID:10974-1756558800-1756562400@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-2/
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:20250905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250807T140003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T210522Z
UID:9989-1757064600-1757070000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:Members at the Curator’s Circle ($550) and above are invited to Coffee with a Curator\, an exclusive event featuring a gallery talk and casual group discussion. Local artist Ben Millett and Des Moines Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter\, who co-curated “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett\,” will guide a limited in-person tour about the exhibition in the lower galleries of the Richard Meier building. \nIn vivid colors\, Ben’s work introduces several themes in this presentation. His works inspire a direct dialogue around the importance and history of Queer pride\, echoing multiple works in the galleries that tell stories of identity\, visibility\, and justice. It is a timely and groundbreaking entry into the museum’s decades-long series presenting the best of Iowa-made art\, and the first solo show by a quilt maker in our history. \nAfter the gallery talk\, enjoy coffee and pastries with Ben\, Laura\, and your fellow members in the Art Center Café\, presented by la mie. \nRegister by August 29. Space is limited. \nCurator’s Circle+ members can RSVP by emailing Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org.\nBecome a member or upgrade your membership.  \nPictured: Des Moines Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter and artist Ben Millett at the “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” exhibition opening. Photo: Brittany Brooke Crow.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/coffee-with-a-curator/
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:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250506T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152156Z
UID:11408-1757163600-1757167200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one last chance to visit and learn about the exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa\,” before the show closes on Sunday\, September 7! Hear from an Art Center docent details about the exhibition and artworks on display in the A. H. Blank Gallery. \nOrganized in partnership with the Waterloo Center for the Arts (WCA)\, “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” 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. This exhibition explores the 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.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/light-within-ourselves-haitian-art-in-iowa-exhibition-tour-2/
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:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250508T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T204521Z
UID:11418-1757768400-1757772000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Firelei Báez” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:The presentation of “Firelei Báez” at the Des Moines Art Center closes on Sunday\, September 21—join us for a guided exhibition tour one final time! \nOrganized 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-4/
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:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250529T152412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T140633Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Millett Hand Quilting in Art Center Galleries
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to stop by and watch an artist at work in the Des Moines Art Center’s galleries! Ben Millett will be hand quilting in the “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” exhibition space for the afternoon. He will be working on adding accents to a previously assembled quilt\, inspired by the textiles in his exhibition. Museum attendees are encouraged to ask questions and observe his process. \nFree; no registration required. Photo: Jami Milne.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/ben-millett-hand-quilting/
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:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250813T172813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172813Z
UID:12046-1758031200-1758036600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Through Art (Adults Impacted by Parkinson’s)
DESCRIPTION: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 skills\, boost emotional well-being\, and enhance cognitive function. Sessions are split into two days\, an art-making day taking place at a separate studio location in the Des Moines area\, and an afternoon in the Des Moines Art Center galleries to discuss art and learn. \nThe gallery sessions will take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 2 pm and will take a conversational deep dive looking at one work of art\, with a break for some gentle chair yoga mid-session. Participants are welcome to bring a caregiver. The docent-led gallery talk is followed by an informal gathering with coffee and tea. This program is free and registration is required. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/connecting-through-art-adults-impacted-by-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250204T153349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T180921Z
UID:10420-1758391200-1758409200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:2025 Gala: Chiaroscuro
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience a night of art and celebration at the 2025 Des Moines Art Center Gala\, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception before an exquisite dining experience in the Krause Gateway Center. Create unforgettable memories with fellow art enthusiasts as you dance the night away. \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\nCocktail Hour | 6 pm\nDinner and Dessert l 7:30 pm\nDancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm \nYour support of this dynamic event ensures the 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. \n2025 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today. To pledge your support\, please email Senior Director of Development Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or call 515.271.0338.\nPatron packages ($2\,700 per pair or $1\,350 for an individual) and Individual tickets ($300) are on sale now! \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nFor more information or questions about the gala\, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336. \nPhoto: Cameron Campbell \nchi·a·ro·scu·ro\n/kyärəˈsko͝orō/ noun\n__________\nThe juxtaposition between light and dark in a pictorial work of art\, from Italian\, “chiaro” clear\, light + “oscuro” obscure\, dark. \nAt the Des Moines Art Center Chiaroscuro Gala\, glamour and mystery intertwine to captivate partygoers at the black-and-white masquerade.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2025-gala/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250820T172232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T202558Z
UID:12091-1758978000-1758981600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Blue Star Welcome Week for Service Members\, Veterans\, and Military Families
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Blue Star Welcome Week\, the Art Center is offering a free guided tour titled “Sailor\, Soldier\, Airman\, Artist.” Join us for this themed tour that asks the question\, “How did the military experience influence mid-century modern artists?” with artist features such as Ellsworth Kelly (WWII)\, Sam Francis (WWII)\, or b. Robert Moore (son of a Vietnam veteran). \nThe Des Moines Art Center is a Blue Star Museum\, offering free admission every day to everyone. Hosting this guided tour during Blue Star Welcome Week\, seeks to build support for the 600\,000 military families who move to new communities each year. We invite all military personnel and family members to attend\, whether new to the Des Moines community or not\, to enjoy an afternoon at the Art Center. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nb. Robert Moore (American\, born 1983)\n“Kin to War” (detail)\, 2023\nAcrylic\, charcoal\, saw dust\, Ethiopian coffee\, Ethiopian coffee burlap\, polyurethane\, oil pigment on Belgian Linen\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation\, Inc.\, 2023.24\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/blue-star-welcome-week/
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:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250506T200323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T195546Z
UID:11410-1759582800-1759586400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Aliza Nisenbaum is known for her vibrantly colored\, large-scale portraits. She describes her paintings as a “montage of points in time.” Rather than depicting a specific moment\, they capture the essence of the community she paints. \nLast fall\, the Art Center invited Nisenbaum to meet with pivotal Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) committee\, learn about the event’s history\, and photograph the 2024 celebration\, as part of her two-year residency as the Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence. View the exhibition and learn more about the works in “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos” during this guided tour. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nAliza Nisenbaum (Mexican and American\, lives and works in New York\, NY\, born 1977)\n“Mantilla” (detail)\, 2025\nOil on canvas\nCourtesy of the artist\, Anton Kern Gallery\, and Regen Projects
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/aliza-nisenbaum-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:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250506T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T170139Z
UID:11404-1760187600-1760191200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Robert Rauschenberg: Currents\, 1970" Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition features 17 large-scale prints and a related sound piece from Robert Rauschenberg’s “Currents” series of 1970.  Join us in the John Brady Print Gallery for a guided tour of the show.  \nDuring a tumultuous political moment in the US\, the artist conceptualized the “Currents” project as an experience of immersion and overstimulation meant to jar viewers into action. “Currents” refers to current events as much as forces of nature — ocean currents\, electrical currents — phenomena that can sweep someone away or jolt them into attention. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nRobert Rauschenberg (American\, 1925 – 2008)\n“Surface Series 52\, from ‘Currents”’ (detail)\, 1970\nScreenprint on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Lawrence Zicklin\, New York\, 1983.62.15\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/robert-rauschenberg-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:20251012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250818T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T194230Z
UID:12087-1760275800-1760275800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos” with Elizabeth Gollnick and Vince Valdez
DESCRIPTION:Join Associate Curator Elizabeth Gollnick and longtime member of the Art Center’s Day of the Dead committee\, Vince Valdez\, for an engaging gallery talk that looks at Aliza Nisenbaum’s exuberant painting exhibition. As curator of the exhibition\, Gollnick will speak about the residency in which Nisenbaum conceived of the Day of the Dead premise for the works\, and Valdez\, a photographer and documentarian who has contributed to the visuals and storytelling of the honorees for numerous Day of the Dead events\, will offer his experiences being involved with the celebration at the Des Moines Art Center. \nAliza Nisenbaum is the 2024-2025 Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence. \nFree; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/gallery-talk-aliza-nisenbaum-with-elizabeth-gollnick-and-vince-valdez/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250319T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T152632Z
UID:11114-1761055200-1761060600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Through Art (Adults Impacted by Parkinson’s)
DESCRIPTION: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 skills\, boost emotional well-being\, and enhance cognitive function. Sessions are split into two days\, an art-making day taking place at a separate studio location in the Des Moines area\, and an afternoon in the Des Moines Art Center galleries to discuss art and learn. \nThe gallery sessions will take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 2 pm and will take a conversational deep dive looking at one work of art\, with a break for some gentle chair yoga mid-session. Participants are welcome to bring a caregiver. The docent-led gallery talk is followed by an informal gathering with coffee and tea. This program is free and registration is required. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/connecting-through-art/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20251001T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200319Z
UID:12228-1761240600-1761246000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Member Event: Exclusive Artist Talk with Aliza Nisenbaum
DESCRIPTION:In appreciation of your generous Director’s Circle membership and commitment to the Des Moines Art Center we are pleased to invite you and your special guests to join John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO\, Kelly Baum\, for an exclusive gallery talk and reception with visiting artist Aliza Nisenbaum. Nisenbaum is the 2024-2025 Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence. Her work is featured in the current exhibition “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos\,” curated by Art Center Associate Curator Beth Gollnick. \nNisenbaum is known for her vibrantly colored\, large-scale portraits. She describes her paintings as a “montage of points in time” — rather than depicting a specific moment\, they capture the essence of the community she paints. Inspired by her visits to the Des Moines Art Center during the fall of 2024\, Nisenbaum created five paintings to commemorate the 25-year history of the Día de los Muertos celebration at the museum. \nAfter the talk\, enjoy an exclusive preview of the “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” exhibition before it opens\, mingle with fellow Art Center patrons\, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks by the Art Center Café. \nRegistration required by October 16. Space is limited. Director’s Circle members\, register by emailing Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator\, at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nAliza Nisenbaum (Mexican and American\, lives and works in New York\, NY\, born 1977)\n“Mantilla” (detail)\, 2025\nOil on canvas\nCourtesy of the artist\, Anton Kern Gallery\, and Regen Projects
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/member-event-exclusive-artist-talk-with-aliza-nisenbaum/
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:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250910T155730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T203452Z
UID:12161-1761325200-1761332400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” and “Aliza Nisenbaum: Dia de los Muertos”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery! Manuel Álvarez Bravo is sometimes called the father of Mexican photography\, but he did not reach the heights of his field on his own. He achieved his place in history through conversations and connections with some of the greatest minds of the 20th century in Mexico and abroad. With over 100 photographs and ephemera\, this exhibition illustrates that working with others was a central part of the artist’s creative process. \nThis event will also celebrate the exhibition\, “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos\,” open through January 11 in the A. H. Blank Gallery. Last fall\, the Art Center invited Nisenbaum to meet with pivotal members of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) committee\, learn about the event’s history at the museum\, and photograph the 2024 celebration\, as part of her two-year term as the Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence. Inspired by her visits to the Des Moines Art Center\, Nisenbaum created five paintings to commemorate the 25-year history of the Día de los Muertos celebration at the museum. \nBring family and friends to view the artwork\, and kick off the evening with complimentary lite bites from The Cheese Shop and desserts from The Tangerine Food Company. Beer and wine available for purchase. Live music provided by DJ Richie Daggers. 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. \nSupport for “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” is provided by:\n\nJacqueline and Myron Blank Exhibition Fund\nRichard L. Deming\, M.D.\nManuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican\, 1902 – 2002)\n“Caja de visiones (Box of Visions)” (detail)\, 1931\nGelatin silver print\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from Craig and Kimberly Shadur\, 2024.11\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/opening-celebration-manuel-alvarez-bravo/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250717T144433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T144433Z
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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/iowa-artists-2025-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20250825T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T162910Z
UID:12108-1762081200-1762095600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Day of the Dead / Día de Los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Dead: Celebrating 25 Years of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center\nJoin us for the 25th anniversary of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center — one of our most beloved and popular celebrations of the year. This milestone honors not only the lives we’ve lost\, but also the unifying spirit of the holiday and the community members who have built and sustained this event with vision and care. \nEnjoy live music and dance performances\, food and art vendors\, hands-on activities\, a Catrina costume showcase (learn more about how to participate)\, a short documentary film tribute\, and our annual community ofrenda (on view in the Macomber Lobby through November 16). Free Mexican hot cocoa and pan de Muerto (bread of the dead) will be available while supplies last. \nThis year’s celebration is inspired by the concurrent exhibitions “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” and “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos\,” both featuring important Latino artists exploring portraiture and legacy. \nAt its heart\, Día de los Muertos at the Art Center is a celebration of community\, a space where we come together through art\, culture\, and shared traditions. The Des Moines Art Center is proud to be a welcoming\, inspiring place for all. Join us and be part of the joy and history that we continue to create together. \nTake advantage of easy parking and a free shuttle from Merrill Middle School\, running continuously from 11 am to 3 pm. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:30 am Processional | Begin in Macomber Lobby\n11:40 am Mariachi Los Aguilares | Levitt Auditorium\n12:00 pm Film Screening | Levitt Auditorium\n1:00 pm Catrina Costume Showcase | Levitt Auditorium\n1:30 – 2:30 pm Live Music by Isabella Franco | Bookey Family Courtyard\n2:00 pm Jovenes Embajadores Dance Group | Levitt Auditorium \nVolunteers:\nDía de Los Muertos at the Art Center wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteers. Sign up here to volunteer at the event. \nSupport for this event is provided by: \n\n \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. This event will be documented with photography. \nWe strive to provide closed captioning for all events and programs offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org at least two weeks in advance. We will try to accommodate requests with less than a two week notice but cannot guarantee availability. \n\nDía de los muertos 2025\nDomingo\, 2 de noviembre | 11 am a 3 pm\nDía de los muertos 2025: Un legado de colaboración\nDes Moines Art Center | Entrada gratis y transporte gratuito desde la escuela Merrill Middle School \nAcompáñanos a celebrar el 25to aniversario del Día de los muertos en el Des Moines Art Center: una de nuestras festividades más populares y predilectas del año. Este hito no solo honra a las personas que ya no están con nosotros\, también conmemora el espíritu unificador de esta festividad y a los integrantes de la comunidad que han dado vida y permanencia a este evento a lo largo de las últimas dos décadas y media. \nVen a disfrutar de música y danza\, comidas tradicionales\, ventas de obras de arte\, actividades interactivas\, una exhibición de disfraces de Catrín y Catrina\, una ofrenda comunitaria y un cortometraje documental conmemorativo. Habrá chocolate caliente mexicano y pan de muerto gratis hasta agotarse la existencia. Tendremos transporte gratuito desde la escuela Merrill Middle School\, donde habrá más puestos de estacionamiento gratis. \nLa celebración de este año está inspirada por las exhibiciones concurrentes Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaboraciones y Día de los Muertos\, de Aliza Nisenbaum\, ambas destacando a importantes artistas latinos y su exploración de los retratos y el legado. \nEn esencia\, el Día de los muertos en el Art Center busca celebrar el sentido de comunidad: es un espacio donde convergimos a través del arte\, la cultura y las tradiciones compartidas. El Des Moines Art Center se enorgullece de ser un lugar de bienvenida e inspiración para todas las personas. Acompáñanos y forma parte de la alegría y la historia que seguimos escribiendo juntos.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/day-of-the-dead-2025/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20251007T202334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T142121Z
UID:12291-1762606800-1762610400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Sailor\, Soldier\, Airman\, Artist
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Veterans Day\, the Art Center is offering a free guided tour titled “Sailor\, Soldier\, Airman\, Artist.” Join us for this themed tour that asks the question\, “How did the military experience influence mid-century modern artists?” with artist features such as Ellsworth Kelly (WWII)\, Sam Francis (WWII)\, or b. Robert Moore (son of a Vietnam veteran). \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nb. Robert Moore (American\, born 1983)\n“Kin to War” (detail)\, 2023\nAcrylic\, charcoal\, saw dust\, Ethiopian coffee\, Ethiopian coffee burlap\, polyurethane\, oil pigment on Belgian Linen\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation\, Inc.\, 2023.24\nPhoto: Rich Sanders
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/sailor-soldier-airman-artist/
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:20251108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084923
CREATED:20251008T202319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203018Z
UID:12300-1762621200-1762621200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of ReelAbilities at The Harkin Institute
DESCRIPTION: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 features and shorts over two days — first at The Harkin Institute\, then at the Des Moines Art Center\, showing different films each day. All film screenings will be followed by a conversation with individuals from the disability community related to the specific content of the films. \nAll films will provide open captions and have audio description capabilities.\nIn addition to films being shown at the Art Center and The Harkin Institute\, The Varsity Cinema will present a related film on Wednesday\, November 5\, leading up to “A Taste of ReelAbilities” on Saturday\, November 8\, and Sunday\, November 9. \nThis program is supported by the Principal® Foundation. The film showings at The Harkin Institute and the Des Moines Art Center are free\, and registration is required. \ntickets \nScreening Information:\nFilm: My Own Normal\, 2024\nDirector: Alexander Freeman\nRun Time: 57 minutes\nDescription: The latest documentary from disabled filmmaker Alexander Freeman captures his own unexpected journey into parenthood prompting difficult questions\, and confronting common assumptions about autonomy\, self-determination\, and independence along the way. \nFilm: 17%\, 2024\nDirector: Aaron Johnson\nRun Time: 13 minutes\nDescription: Entrepreneur Collette Divitto\, who has Down syndrome\, transforms workplace culture through her successful cookie company. Addressing the 83% unemployment rate among disabled people\, she builds an inclusive business model built on individual strengths rather than perceived deficits. The film follows Collette’s unique approach to hiring and workplace culture\, showcasing the ripple effects of her leadership throughout the business community. \nFilm: Dreamcaster\, 2023\nDirector: William Maher\nRun Time: 27 minutes\nDescription: With the help of technology\, Cameron Black\, a blind sports enthusiast\, fulfills his dream of becoming a sportscaster. Cameron’s passion for sports grows\, leading to an opportunity to broadcast live games\, showcasing how technological advances improve both accessibility and opportunity. \nWe strive to provide closed captioning for all events and programs offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org at least two weeks in advance. We will try to accommodate requests with less than a two week notice but cannot guarantee availability.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/a-taste-of-reelabilities-at-the-harkin-institute/
LOCATION:The Harkin Institute\, 2800 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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