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In tandem with our current exhibition “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films,” the Art Center will present a screening of nine short films made between 1970 and 1980. Curated and introduced by...

Join us for a guided tour of “Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer: Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” in the A.H. Blank Gallery and Krause Atrium. For the 2026 edition of Iowa Artists, the...

Students will learn the history of henna, mehndi, and mandalas from South Asia. They will be able to apply temporary tattoos to themselves or other classmates. They will also be able to create their own...

Christine Rebet, the 2026 Toni and Tim Urban Artist-in-Residence, has an exhibition on view at the Des Moines Art Center, “Christine Rebet: Sound of Time,” April 11 – August 23 in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and...

Join us for a look back through history and community in the exhibition, “Bill Owens: Work and Leisure.” Enjoy a free guided tour in the John Brady Print Gallery of the photographs from artist Bill...

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month in April, we invite visitors to join us in the Barefoot Autism Challenge! The challenge, created by Des Moines local Tyler Leech, is about going barefoot as a sensory...

Join Art Center Associate Curator Ashton Cooper for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking, 1927-1952” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery from April 25 – August...

Inspired by the exhibition, “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films” this Community Animation Showcase presents creativity in motion during our May 9 Social Saturday. The film screening will feature a mix of...