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SUMMARY:Art Spectrums
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism\, along with their families\, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with art. In this program\, kids\, ages 5 – 18\, on the autism spectrum and their family members explore and make art together. Participants will visit and discuss a work of art in the museum for inspiration. Next\, attendees make their own artwork in the studio\, inspired by what they discovered in the Art Center galleries. \nArt Spectrums is a free\, monthly program\, and registration is required. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-spectrums/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn about the history of German expressionism and film noir in this one-day workshop. Explore historical posters from movies in these genres then recreate\, fabricate\, and invent your own movie poster. Students will also be encouraged to use a monochrome palette to fit the historical themes. \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-german-expressionism-and-film-noir-poster-design/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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SUMMARY:"Hopper: An American Love Story" at the Varsity Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Art lovers are invited to join at the Varsity Cinema for a screening of the film “Hopper: An American Love Story.” Before the showing\, Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter will introduce the film and discuss Edward Hopper’s work\, including the works in the Art Center’s permanent collection. \nTICKETS \nFilm Details:\nDirector: Phil Grabsky; 2022; 94 minutes\nCountless painters\, photographers\, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by Edward Hopper’s art – but who was he\, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? This documentary takes a deep look into his art\, his life\, and his relationships from his early career as an illustrator. \nImage: “HOPPER: An American love story” – Edward Hopper. “Nighthawks\,” 1942. Friends of American Art Collection\, The Art Institute of Chicago
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/hopper-an-american-love-story/
LOCATION:Varsity Cinema\, 1207 25th St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T140000
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SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, storytime\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and so much more. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime (all ages)\nLevitt Auditorium\n12 – 2 pm | A Taste of ReelAbilities film screening\nThe ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives\, stories\, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The 2026 Des Moines festival\, “A Taste of ReelAbilities\,” is a screening of recent short films. Learn more.  *Films later in the program are intended for adult audiences.\nLevitt Auditorium\n1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby \nDrop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nShow your art appreciation! Grab paper leaves in the lobby and place one in front of a work of art or something in the museum you are grateful for.\nFind the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize.\n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nTeaching artists and students from the Art Center’s Community Access Program will have artwork on display and showcasing CAP programs and offerings.\nGrab a complimentary pie-themed cookie in the lobby – pumpkin or cranberry flavors available.\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\n\n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Enjoy unique Social Saturday: Friendsgiving art activities in the Art School\, organized this month by the Art Center’s Community Access Program\, Beads of Belonging – identity friendship bracelets and A Place for Everyone – community paper quilts.\nEasterseals will be demonstrating adaptive tools in the studios.\n\nArt Center Café\n \n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee and tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the café.\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the Museum Shop. Be sure to check out the clearance section and the $10 and under table!\n\nSee our special exhibitions! \n\n“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” (Anna K. Meredith Gallery)\n“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” (A. H. Blank Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (John Brady Print Gallery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)\n\nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on the second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no registration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photography. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events 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. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. \n   
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Community Access Programming
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 26 years of the Des Moines Art Center’s Community Access Program (CAP)! In conjunction with Social Saturday: Friendsgiving on November 14\, we’re celebrating with an exhibition featuring the works of our talented teaching artists who make these programs possible. See their work on view in the Macomber Lobby during Social Saturday. Artworks will also be on display throughout the month of November (November 10 – 30\, 2026) in the Adrienne and Charles Herbert Galleries\, Education Wing. \nCAP is proud to partner with more than 40 local non-profit organizations to provide free artmaking opportunities for children and adults who face one or more barriers to the arts. Through accessible art experiences\, CAP fosters self-expression\, confidence\, connection\, and well-being. \nCommunity Access Programming presenting sponsor: Charlotte and Fred Hubbell\nAdditional support provided by: Corteva Agriscience\, David J. Noble Foundation\, HyVee\, Lincoln Savings Bank Foundation\, Meier Bernstein 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/celebrating-community-access-programming/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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SUMMARY:A Taste of ReelAbilities
DESCRIPTION:The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives\, stories\, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Founded in New York City in 2007\, the festival presents international and award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. The 2026 Des Moines festival\, “A Taste of ReelAbilities\,” is a screening of recent short films during the Art Center’s November Social Saturday: Friendsgiving. All films will provide open captions and have audio description capabilities. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.\n \nFree; no registration required. \nScreening Information:\nFilm: A Morning with Aroha\, 2021\nDirector: Nicholas Rini\nRun Time: 11 minutes\nDescription: Aroha\, an imaginative young girl with Down syndrome\, sets out to share her creativity with her neighbors. \nFilm: Key of Genius\, 2026\nDirector: Daniel Persitz\nRun Time: 12 minutes\nDescription: Based on the extraordinary true story of Derek Paravicini\, a blind\, autistic musical prodigy\, KEY OF GENIUS follows the bond between Derek and his dedicated piano teacher. Through patience\, intuition\, and unwavering belief\, Derek’s hidden potential is unlocked\, revealing the transformative power of music and mentorship. This film celebrates talent\, perseverance\, and the ways people with disabilities can flourish when given opportunity and understanding. Audiences are invited into a journey of inspiration\, emotional depth\, and triumph\, witnessing a remarkable story of human connection\, creativity\, and the extraordinary capabilities that lie within those societies often underestimated. \n*The following films are intended for adult audiences. \nFilm: Boys\, 2026\nDirector: Olive Bilic\nRun Time: 7 minutes\nDescription: Overwhelmed by the chaos of class\, neurodiverse teenager Jacob seeks refuge in an empty locker room\, only to face an unexpected confrontation. Created in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants in Melbourne\, BOYS highlights the emotional and social challenges faced by neurodiverse youth. Through authentic performances and an intimate lens\, the film portrays the tension\, vulnerability\, and resilience of its characters\, exploring the fine line between isolation and connection. BOYS is both a poignant and engaging narrative\, offering insight into neurodiverse experiences while emphasizing the universal desire for understanding\, acceptance\, and human connection. \nFilm: Little Monsters\, 2026\nDirector: Pablo Leridon\nRun Time: 14 minutes\nDescription: A visually impaired teen navigates first love while sharing a transport van with a wheelchair-bound classmate. LITTLE MONSTERS blends humor and heart\, showcasing adolescence\, rivalry\, and inclusive friendship. \nFilm: Bad Survivor\, 2026\nDirector: Alex Dvorak and Katie North\nRun Time: 11 minutes\nDescription: After being “broken up with” by her oncologists\, a sarcastic young cancer patient begins her first day in remission\, navigating the challenges of returning home. With humor and biting honesty\, she confronts her family dynamics\, cultural expectations\, and the lingering trauma of treatment. BAD SURVIVOR balances comedy and pathos\, portraying survival not as a singular triumph but as a process filled with awkward moments\, personal reflection\, and familial tension. Audiences are drawn into an intimate portrait of post-cancer life\, where resilience\, wit\, and emotional vulnerability coexist\, redefining what it means to move forward after illness. \nFilm: Don’t Take this the Wrong Way\, 2026\nDirector: Rachel Handler and Crystal Arnette\nRun Time: 7 minutes\nDescription: Darcy\, beaten down by microaggressions and a recent breakup\, begins to unravel emotionally. DON’T TAKE THIS THE WRONG WAY presents a raw exploration of personal vulnerability\, societal pressures\, and coping with isolation. The short captures moments of introspection\, tension\, and resilience\, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into the lived experience of an amputee navigating social and emotional challenges. Through concise storytelling and authentic performances\, the film conveys the complexity of identity\, self-esteem\, and the subtle ways everyday interactions can shape one’s emotional landscape. \nFilm: Misfit\, 2026\nDirector: Tristan Zerbib\nRun Time: 13 minutes\nDescription: In a world where disability is the norm\, wheelchair-ball dominates the sports scene. A player is thrown off balance when forced to train with a ‘valid’ athlete\, challenging her expectations and assumptions. MISFIT turns conventional sports narratives upside down\, celebrating empowerment\, inclusion\, and the unpredictability of competition. Through fast-paced action and engaging character work\, the film explores societal perceptions of ability and the courage required to embrace difference. MISFIT is a bold\, energetic story that champions physical resilience\, adaptability\, and teamwork while entertaining audiences with humor\, tension\, and the triumph of spirit. \nFilm: Rearranged\, 2025\nDirector: Liz Whitmere\nRun Time: 12 minutes\nDescription: Set within the intimate confines of a hospice\, REARRANGED explores how irritation\, vulnerability\, and humor can unexpectedly give way to human connection. Led by blind actor Bruce Horak\, the film challenges assumptions about care\, agency\, and intimacy\, revealing how small disruptions can reshape relationships. \nFilm: Them That’s Not\, 2025\nDirector: Mekhai Lee\nRun Time: 19 minutes\nDescription: Andrea “Drea” Stoney\, a Deaf poet\, attends her grandmother’s repass and navigates a family that doesn’t understand ASL. Complicating matters\, her father is temporarily released from prison for the day\, forcing Drea to reconcile with him amid grief. THEM THAT’S NOT explores identity\, communication\, and familial tension\, highlighting the challenges Deaf individuals face within hearing-centered spaces. Through introspection\, subtle humor\, and emotional honesty\, the film portrays the resilience required to carve personal space and connection\, offering audiences insight into Deaf culture\, intergenerational dynamics\, and the quiet power of language\, love\, and understanding. \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/reelabilities-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T160000
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:In this one-day art workshop\, students will learn about forms of ink wash illustration done in historical China\, Japan\, and Korea. Participants will be able to create their own illustration in any style of their choosing. They will also be shown how to create scrolls\, triptychs\, and diptychs. \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-ink-wash-and-sumi-e-illustration/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T183305Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmosphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and techniques with the support of an experienced teaching artist.  \nIn this session\, students will try Linocut Printing. Linocut printing is a relief printmaking technique where students carve a design into a linoleum block\, roll ink onto the raised surface\, and press it onto paper or fabric. \nMaterials\, tools\, and guidance will be provided. Cost of the class is $30 ($24 for Art Center members). \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series-ages-55/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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SUMMARY:"Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way" Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”\, on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and the W.T. & Edna Dahl Galleries October 24\, 2026 – January 24\, 2027. Organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in upstate New York\, and curated by Dr. Andrea Alvarez\, “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” showcases 58 Latinx artists who actively enrich the landscape of contemporary painting by introducing new approaches to form\, materials\, and subject matter. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nVincent Valdez (American\, born 1977)\n“The Sea” (detail)\, 2020\nOil on canvas\nCopyright Vincent Valdez\nCourtesy Matthew Brown
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/let-us-gather-in-a-flourishing-way-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:20261122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T160000
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools\, including balsa wood and automatic pens\, to make expressive calligraphic marks and letters on paper. Students will learn to incorporate watercolor and vellum to add depth and layers. \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-calligraphy-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:20261127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20251013T204344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T180134Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Family and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Explore how artists capture the warmth\, complexity\, and beauty of coming together. This docent-led tour invites visitors of all ages to reflect on family\, community\, and shared moments through works by artists such as Mary Cassatt\, Alex Katz\, and Alfredo Ramos Martinez. \nFree; no registration required. \nMary Cassatt (American\, active France\, 1844 – 1926)\n“Nicolle and Her Mother” (detail)\, ca. 1900\nPastel on paper\nPurchased with funds from the Coffin Fine Arts Trust; Nathan Emory Coffin Collection of the Des Moines Art Center\, 1966.21
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/family-and-gathering/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260930T175925Z
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SUMMARY:“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visitors are invited to learn more about the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” during this free guided tour. The show\, on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery\, highlights Bronx-based photographer Elle Pérez’s practice as they construct lush and tactile photographs born from careful attention to the objects\, settings\, and individuals in their everyday life. The artist’s 2025 series “La Despedida (the world is always ending\, the world is always again beginning)” encompasses photographs taken in the gardens of two very different sites: Pérez’s grandfather’s backyard in Puerto Real\, Puerto Rico\, and Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s home in Giverny\, France. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nElle Pérez (born 1989)\n“untitled (light window)” (detail)\, 2025\nArchival pigment print\nImage courtesy of the artist and 47 Canal\, New York\nPhoto: Joerg Lohse
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/elle-perez-la-despedida-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:20261129T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T153000
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CREATED:20260929T210041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T194514Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day: A Day With(out) Art
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of World AIDS Day\, join us at the Des Moines Art Center for A Day With(out) Art — an afternoon of art\, film\, and music offering space for healing\, remembrance\, and hope. \nThe program will begin with a 20-minute performance by the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus\, followed by a screening of “Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt” (1989). This Academy Award-winning documentary shares the lives and relationships behind panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt\, revealing the human impact of the epidemic and the power of remembrance to challenge stigma. (Film runtime: 79 minutes) \nThree Iowa-connected sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on view in the Art Center’s Macomber Lobby from November 17 through 29. The handmade memorials preserve stories of individuals and communities across Iowa\, inviting reflection on lives lost and the people who responded with care\, education\, and advocacy. \nFirst organized by Visual AIDS in 1989\, A Day With(out) Art brings cultural institutions together to remember those lost to AIDS and recognize the ongoing experiences of people living with HIV. \nRobert Mapplethorpe (American\, 1946 – 1989)\n“Two Men Dancing” (detail)\, 1984\nGelatin silver print\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Hudson\, New York\, 2001.12\nPhoto: Rich Sanders \nFree; no registration required.\nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \n  \n  \n  \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/world-aids-day-a-day-without-art/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Art Workshop: Paper Doll Family
DESCRIPTION:Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of all ages are welcome. In this session\, craft a paper doll version of yourself\, then link up with the rest of your family for a one-of-a-kind portrait! \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. \nPhoto: Erik Brockmeyer
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/family-art-workshop-paper-doll-family/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T190000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260901T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T175501Z
UID:14856-1796230800-1796238000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our biggest Museum Shop event of the year\, Unveil! Join us for an exclusive preview of newly acquired merchandise at this Winter Wonders shopping event. Items from this collection will not appear again until later in the year so plan some holiday shopping for everyone on your list (and yourself!). Enjoy complimentary small bites and festive\, seasonal beverages with holiday cheer. \nUnveil is open to anyone in the community; Art Center members receive double-discounts on all purchases.* Become a member today to receive your discounts! \nThis event is free to attend\, and registration is not required. *Exclusions apply to consignment and clearance items.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/unveil-winter-wonder/
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:20261203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T163000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260512T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161611Z
UID:14208-1796304600-1796315400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Greeting Cards\, Thinking of You
DESCRIPTION:Get creative in this one-day workshop with the opportunity to make a unique design for your loved ones through greeting cards with ink\, watercolor\, and collage. Have fun\, be inspired\, and show off your creations with fellow class participants. \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-greeting-cards/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260930T180354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T180354Z
UID:14999-1796475600-1796479200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Artists on Fire\,” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery through  January 10\, 2027. This selection of prints\, drawings\, and photographs from the permanent collection explores the element of fire\, both literal and conceptual. Images of flames\, smoke\, and steam sit alongside depictions of Greek gods and visions of hell. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nTodd Hido (American\, born 1968)\n#11176-7589\, 2014\nArchival pigment print on Hahnemuhle Photorag Baryta paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of the Pilara Family Foundation\, 2025.17
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artists-on-fire-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T153000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260831T163432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T163646Z
UID:14832-1796911200-1796916600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmosphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and techniques with the support of an experienced teaching artist. \nIn this session\, students will get creative with abstract drawing. \nMaterials\, tools\, and guidance will be provided. Cost of the class is $30 ($24 for Art Center members). \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series-3/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20261026T214409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T214950Z
UID:14916-1797073200-1797084000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Make Believe
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s December Social Saturday event: Make Believe! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, storytime\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and so much more. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime (all ages)\nLevitt Auditorium\n1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby\n1:30 – 3 pm | Little Slam on the Prairie Puppet show\nLittle Slam on the Prairie invites artists and audiences to an afternoon of imagination and surprise. New and established puppeteers and theatre-makers explore shadow theatre\, object performance\, giant puppets\, comedy\, multimedia\, and avant-garde creations. Learn more. \nLevitt Auditorium \nDrop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nFind the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize.\n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nGiant artist-made puzzle in the lobby; experience a larger-than-life version of Iowa Artist Molly Spain’s “PUZZL.”\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\n\n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Create a free\, unique Social Saturday: Make Believe activity.\n\n\nArt Center Café\n \n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee and tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the café.\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the Museum Shop. Find gifts for everyone on your list!\n\nSee our special exhibitions! \n\n“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” (Anna K. Meredith Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (John Brady Print Gallery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)\n\nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on the second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no registration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photography. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events 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. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. \n   
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-make-believe/
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:20261212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T133000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260929T210600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T210600Z
UID:14932-1797082200-1797082200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Slam on the Prairie Puppet Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Uplifting Puppet Co. is proud to present the return of Little Slam on the Prairie. This year’s event is hosted at the Des Moines Art Center as part of December Social Saturday: Make Believe. \nThis eclectic afternoon of short-form puppetry celebrates innovation\, storytelling\, and creative connection. Part of the national Puppet Slam Network\, the show invites established puppeteers\, artists new to puppetry\, and theatre-makers to explore and  perform. From shadow theatre and object performance to giant puppets\, comedy\, multimedia\, and avant-garde creations\, Little Slam on the Prairie invites artists and audiences alike into an afternoon of imagination and surprise. \nFree; registration required. \nREGISTER \nLittle Slam on the Prairie is funded in part by a grant from the Puppet Slam Network\, with additional support from the Des Moines Art Center and the Uplifting Puppet Co.. \nSocial Saturday at the Des Moines Art Center receives generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Support is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/little-slam-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260720T192111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184233Z
UID:14561-1797685200-1797688800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless paintings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover the stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and experience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. This guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/highlights-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:20261220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260831T170957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T210910Z
UID:14846-1797775200-1797782400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Family Art Workshop: Cardboard Gingerbread House
DESCRIPTION:Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of all ages are welcome. In this holiday season session\, skip the frosting and build your dream gingerbread house out of cardboard\, using a mix of playful materials to decorate it your way. \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. \nPhoto: Erik Brockmeyer
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/family-art-workshop-cardboard-gingerbread-house/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Studio Art Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20260107T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184506Z
UID:13137-1798290000-1798293600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless paintings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover the stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and experience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. This guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour-5/
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:20261231T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T185009
CREATED:20251202T221401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184802Z
UID:12683-1798722000-1798725600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless paintings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover the stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and experience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. This guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nFree; no registration required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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