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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: Alison Elizabeth Taylor: The Sum of It
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Alison Elizabeth Taylor: The Sum of It.” This exhibition\, the most comprehensive gathering of Alison Elizabeth Taylor’s work to date\, assembles dozens of works that chronicle her steady mastery of the now nearly forgotten technique of marquetry (wood inlay) and reveal her talent as an extraordinary storyteller of 21st-century American life and culture. \nView the exhibition and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nRegistration not required. \nAlison Elizabeth Taylor (American\, born 1972)\nLaocoön\, 2013\nMarquetry hybrid: wood veneer\, oil\, and shellac\, 58 x 76 inches\nPrivate collection\nPhoto credit: Courtesy Alison Elizabeth Taylor and James Cohan Gallery\, NY
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-alison-elizabeth-taylor-the-sum-of-it/
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:20221030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20220823T174922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T194551Z
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:Lucha libre and Día de los Muertos are cultural parallels of Mexican origins. The word lucha has a double meaning\, it is the name of the popular wrestling sport\, as well as the ability to use your whole heart and soul to overcome struggles and obstacles. Day of the Dead celebrations honor those who came before us\, our ancestors\, and those we have loved and lost. \nThis year\, the Des Moines Art Center\, in collaboration with Iowa Artist Miriam Alarcón Avila\, will infuse la lucha into our annual Day of the Dead Celebration\, honoring Our Luchadores Ancestors. \n“The beginning didn’t start here. Our ancestors followed the path\, opening the way and creating the space that allows us to be here now.” – Miriam Alarcón Avila \nWe invite you to join us for a day of food\, activities\, and entertainment in this festive fusion of Mexican traditions. Let us be together and share in the lucha of our ancestors and community! \nview the program and schedule \nTake advantage of easy parking and a free shuttle from Merrill Middle School\, running continuously from 11:30 am to 3 pm. \nLa lucha Libre y el Día de Muertos son paralelos culturales de origen mexicano. La palabra lucha tiene doble significado\, es el nombre del deporte popular lucha libre\, y también es la capacidad de usar el corazón y el alma para superar los problemas y los obstáculos. Las celebraciones del Día de Muertos honran a aquellos que nos precedieron\, a nuestros ancestros y a aquellos que hemos amado y perdido. \nEste año\, el Centro de Arte de Des Moines\, en colaboración con la artista de Iowa Miriam Alarcón Ávila\, infundirá la lucha en nuestra celebración anual del Día de Muertos\, honrando a Nuestros Antepasados Luchadores. \n“El comienzo no empezó aquí. Nuestros ancestros siguieron el camino\, abriéndose paso y creando el espacio que nos permite estar aquí ahora”. – Miriam Alarcón Ávila \nLes invitamos a un día de comida\, actividades y entretenimiento en esta festiva fusión de tradiciones mexicanas. ¡Reunámonos y compartamos la lucha de nuestros ancestros y nuestra comunidad! \nver el horario y el programa
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20220930T184526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T202216Z
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SUMMARY:Ange Altenhofen’s Braille Series\, "Occupation: Coax\,  Coddle\, and Caress"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Artist\, Ange Altenhofen’s interactive performance at the Des Moines Art Center. \nOf the five senses\, touch is arguably the most intimate. During the first year of the pandemic\, many people grappled with the realization that we could harm or even kill a loved one through a simple\, loving gesture: a kiss\, an embrace\, a caress… the warm breath of a whisper or a sigh. The artworks presented by Altenhofen in “Occupation: Coax\, Coddle\, and Caress” address the complexities of touch and relationships through the creation and activation of wearable objects that she thinks of as\, “surrogate lovers\, companions\, meditational devices\, and even parasites.” \nThe Braille Series was conceived following Altenhofen’s diagnosis with a degenerative eye condition that could lead to permanent blindness. Since that diagnosis\, she’s developed a keen interest in surfaces and how they define and inform interior space. “I began utilizing Braille as a surface texture\, represented by beads and gemstones embroidered onto various materials and forms\, not only to deliver information through the necessity of touch to communicate meaning\, but also to visually suggest blemishes on the skin that invite a haptic experience\, not unlike apes have while grooming one another.” \nAudiences are invited to watch Altenhofen’s performance throughout the Richard Meier building and interact with the artist’s work as they go. Guests can also touch the sculptures that Altenhofen presents along with her performance.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/ange-altenhofens-braille-series-occupation-coax-coddle-and-caress/
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:20221120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20221021T170437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T212642Z
UID:4907-1668951000-1668951000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Alison Elizabeth Taylor: The Sum of It" Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Center Curatorial Manager\, Laura Burkhalter for a guided walk-through of the stunning exhibition “Alison Elizabeth Taylor: The Sum of It.” This exhibition is the most comprehensive gathering of Taylor’s work to date and assembles dozens of works that chronicle her steady mastery of marquetry (wood inlay). \nThis event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. \nPhoto: Brittany Brooke Crow
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/alison-elizabeth-taylor-the-sum-of-it-gallery-talk/
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:20221126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20220820T215521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T184641Z
UID:4450-1669460400-1669474800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Entirely Kids Day: Families\, Faces\, and Feelings
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate family this November at Entirely Kids Day\, a day centered around kids and the adults in their lives. The museum will be filled with hands-on\, creative activities centered around the theme of Family\, Faces\, and Feelings. Enjoy gallery hunts\, mindful movement activities\, art making in the studios\, a screening of Disney’s “Inside Out\,” and more in this free family event for all! \n11:30 am and 2:20 pm: Yoga with Next Step Adventure\n12:30 pm: Screening of Disney’s “Inside Out” \nPhoto: Janae Brown
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/entirely-kids-day-2022/
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:20221209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20221110T221828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T152906Z
UID:4969-1670605200-1670612400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus Winter Concert Preview
DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row\, members of the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus will fill the unique space of the I. M. Pei building with harmonies from their upcoming winter concert – “Come as You Are: Your Home for the Holiday.” Celebrating more than 20 years of singing music that matters\, the DMGMC is a community champion singing to promote harmony\, ignite hearts\, and move minds. Kick off the holiday season and join us for an evening of music and community. The Chorus will perform a short set at 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm. A cash bar will be offered by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nThis event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/des-moines-gay-mens-chorus-winter-concert-preview/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20221215T225901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T204457Z
UID:5184-1675603800-1675607400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Postcards" Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Curatorial Manager Laura Burkhalter for a journey through “Postcards: Recent Photography Acquisitions to the Art Center’s Collection\,” an exhibition exploring the theme of travel. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nJoel Meyerowitz (American\, born 1938)\nMotel Sign\, Maine (detail)\, 1985\nVintage chromogenic contact print\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Jeff Perry in honor of Myron and Jacqueline Blank\, 2016.53
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/postcards-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230119T194743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T205246Z
UID:5406-1676048400-1676055600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: "75 Years of Iowa Art"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art.” Kicking off the Art Center’s 75th anniversary year\, this exhibition will reflect the work of artists who have lived and worked in Iowa and their connections to the Des Moines Art Center. \nView the exhibition and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nThis event is free; registration is not required. \nDuane Slick (American/Meskwaki\, born 1961)\nTurtle Mountain\, from the “Aria for a Coyote Opera” Series\, 2018\nMonotype on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation\, Inc.\, 2019.8
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-75-years-of-iowa-art/
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:20230214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230112T172609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T161133Z
UID:5354-1676394000-1676394000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner presented by Tangerine at the Art Center
DESCRIPTION:Hey love birds! Looking for a super sweet Valentine’s date night? Join Tangerine at the Art Center on Tuesday\, February 14 for a four-course prix fixe menu and wine pairings by Dean Luttrell of Global Wines Iowa. Also consider ordering a PepperHarrow flower arrangement for your table. Arrive early to view “75 Years of Iowa Art\,” a new exhibition opening on February 11\, celebrating artists with ties to Iowa and 75 years of Art Center history. \nReservations required. Call 515.720.7510 or email tang4000@gmail.com. \nMenu:\namuse bouche – blini with jamon and boursin cheese\nfirst course – handmade long noodle pasta with winter squash\, mushrooms\, lemon and brown butter\nsecond course – porchetta glazed with Calabrian chili and served with dressed chicories\nalternative second course – stuffed eggplant with Calabrian chili glaze with stewed peppers and onions\nthird course – brown sugar pavlova served with tart cherry compote\, basque sabayon and orange supremes\nfinale – chocolate and cheese
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/valentines-day-dinner-presented-by-tangerine-at-the-art-center/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230119T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T183358Z
UID:5396-1678208400-1678215600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:dsm Magazine Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Art Center hosts dsm Magazine for their unveil party of the March / April issue. The program will begin at 6 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nRegistration is required for this event—TICKETS
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dsm-magazine-unveiling/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230201T174557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T201824Z
UID:5560-1678467600-1678474800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Access Programming: Youth Art Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the Community Access Program Youth Art Exhibition! Community Access discovers creative ways of making artworks and art-making accessible to those in our community that otherwise lack this access. Artwork on view has been created by Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa\, Children’s Cancer Connection\, Children and Family Urban Movement\, students of Des Moines Public Schools and Woodward Academy. \nEnjoy provided light refreshments at the opening. The Youth Art Exhibition will be on view in the Herbert Galleries in the Education Wing of the Art Center from March 10 – 31.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/community-access-programming-youth-art-show-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:20230310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T210611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T180358Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Merrill: "Untitled (Slobberknocker)" Performance 1
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the complexity of submission\, the performance asks questions about grief\, power\, and vulnerability. It presents a spectacle of defeat masked in humor. \nEach performance will run approximately 60 minutes; viewers are encouraged to watch and leave at will. This event is free\, and reservations are not required. \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/rachel-merrill-untitled-slobberknocker-performance-1/
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:20230318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230207T192558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T164520Z
UID:5647-1679137200-1679151600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Entirely Kids Day—Art: Then. Now. Forever.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Entirely Kids Day at the Des Moines Art Center! Art is one of humankind’s oldest tools. The art we make says a lot about who we are\, how we live\, think\, and feel. Come explore the past\, present\, and future of art through free hands-on\, creative activities for all ages. \nHave fun hunting for history in the galleries\, making your own art inspired by artists today\, and imagining the future of art with Des Moines artists\, Rachel Buse\, Cameron Gray\, and Eric Wickes. Entirely Kids Day will feature live music hits spanning the decades performed by the Keep Moving Dance Band from Ames\, Iowa. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. This event will be documented with photography. \nPhoto: Phil Roeder
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/entirely-kids-day-art-then-now-forever/
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:20230325T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230303T180033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T200305Z
UID:5779-1679751000-1679751000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art” Gallery Talk\, featuring Artists Mary Young Bear\, Sarah Young Bear-Brown\, and Daniel Young Bear-Brown
DESCRIPTION:Artists Mary Young Bear\, Sarah Young Bear-Brown\, and Daniel Young Bear-Brown will join Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter to host a Gallery Talk of “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art.” The exhibition includes 125 artworks with ties to Iowa and is organized into five sections. The Young Bear family’s works are highlighted in the gallery focusing on “The Art of Our Time.” There are seven pieces of exquisite beadwork in the exhibition and the artists will bring additional items that are in-process to help show the intricacies of their compositions and technique. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nPhoto: Exhibited works from Artists Mary Young Bear\, Sarah Young Bear-Brown\, and Daniel Young Bear-Brown in “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art” on view now.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-center-75-years-of-iowa-art-gallery-talk-featuring-artists-mary-young-bear-sarah-young-bear-brown-and-daniel-young-bear-brown/
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:20230402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164128Z
UID:5532-1680442200-1680445800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rachel Merrill: "Untitled (Slobberknocker)"
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the complexity of submission\, the performance asks questions about grief\, power\, and vulnerability. It presents a spectacle of defeat masked in humor. \nEach performance will run approximately 60 minutes; viewers are encouraged to watch and leave at will. This event is free\, and reservations are not required. This performance is the second in a series; it will be a repeat of performance one that occurred on Friday\, March 10. \nArt Noir Advisory Committee members will be attending the performance and encourage other Art Noir members to join! \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/rachel-merrill-untitled-slobberknocker-performance-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230201T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T202421Z
UID:5563-1680886800-1680894000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Access Programming: Community Art Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the Community Access Program Community Art Exhibition! Community Access discovers creative ways of making artworks and art-making accessible to those in our community that otherwise lack this access. Artwork on view has been created by Elder Refugees of LSI\, members of Link Associates\, and Local Veterans living in the community and the Community Care Center in Pleasant Hill\, Iowa. \nEnjoy provided light refreshments at the opening. The Community Art Exhibition will be on view in the Herbert Galleries in the Education Wing of the Art Center from April 7 – 28.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/community-access-programming-adult-art-show-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T205302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151726Z
UID:5512-1680890400-1680890400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Firat Erdim: Field Harp Soundings + Q & A with the Artist (Sounding 1)
DESCRIPTION:A performance-based commission by Des Moines-based artist Firat Erdim\, in which volunteer performers will “play the weather” with instruments devised by Erdim. Four performances\, each differing due to atmospheric conditions and unique performers\, will be presented outside on the west side of the Richard Meier building. Each performance will be approximately 20 minutes\, followed by discussion with the artist. Weather permitting for all dates. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required. \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/firat-erdim-field-harp-soundings-q-a-with-the-artist/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151711Z
UID:5516-1681565400-1681565400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Firat Erdim: Field Harp Soundings + Q & A with the Artist (Sounding 2)
DESCRIPTION:A performance-based commission by Des Moines-based artist Firat Erdim\, in which volunteer performers will “play the weather” with instruments devised by Erdim. Four performances\, each differing due to atmospheric conditions and unique performers\, will be presented outside on the west side of the Richard Meier building. Each performance will be approximately 20 minutes\, followed by discussion with the artist. Weather permitting for all dates. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required. \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/firat-erdim-field-harp-soundings-q-a-with-the-artist-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230315T170448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T162607Z
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SUMMARY:Art Center Open Session: Poetry Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Des Moines Poetry Workshop for an immersive poetry event at the Des Moines Art Center in celebration of National Poetry Month. This afternoon of poetry will explore the idea of rest and all the poetic ways it shows up in our lives. This event is organized by Kelsey Bigelow and Willette Holt. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required. A cash bar by Tangerine at the Art Center will be available before the poetry reading begins. \nOpen Session is the Art Center’s ongoing\, experimental\, and experiential series designed in collaboration with our creative community.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-center-open-session-poetry-event/
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:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Finding Mark Lowe Fisher
DESCRIPTION:A Collaborative Speaker Series Event with Capital City Pride – Join a conversation with Joy Episalla and James A. Baggett\, friends of Mark and comrades of the ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) affinity group The Marys\, as they recount the impact of this remarkable Iowan who used his death from AIDS as a political and moral statement meant to jar us into action. This event will be moderated by Dan Jansen\, Board Chair for Capital City Pride. \nMark Lowe Fisher was a gay man and activist from Iowa who turned his death from AIDS in 1992 into the ultimate political act. The architect’s body was carried in an open casket procession\, in the pouring rain\, from Judson Memorial Church in New York City’s West Village\, for almost 40 blocks north up 6th Avenue\, to West 43rd Street in front of Republican headquarters on the evening before that November’s Election in 1992. Mark’s political funeral was an active indictment of then President George W. Bush—highlighting his callous and complete inaction to do anything to help fight HIV/AIDS\, which by 1992 had taken the lives of nearly 200\,000 American citizens and caused Mark’s premature death. \nBefore he died\, Mark explained his desire for a political funeral in a document entitled Bury Me Furiously: “I have decided that when I die\, I want my fellow AIDS activists to execute my wishes for my political funeral. I suspect – I know – my funeral will shock people when it happens. We Americans are terrified of death. Death takes place behind closed doors and is removed from reality\, from the living. I want to show the reality of my death\, to display my body in public; I want the public to bear witness. We are not just spiraling statistics; we are people who have lives\, who have purpose\, who have lovers\, friends\, and families. And we are dying of a disease maintained by a degree of criminal neglect so enormous that it amounts to genocide. I want my death to be as strong a statement as my life continues to be. I want my own funeral to be fierce and defiant\, to make the public statement that my death from AIDS is a form of political assassination. We are taking this action out of love and rage.” \nThis event is free. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/speaker-series-finding-mark-lowe-fisher/
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:20230421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
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SUMMARY:Jeff Fleming Farewell Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to an open house celebrating the tenure and legacy of retiring John and Mary Pappajohn Director Jeff Fleming. Join us for an evening of storytelling\, memory sharing\, and reminiscing as we raise a glass to Jeff’s 25 years of dedicated service to the Des Moines Art Center.\nEnjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/jeff-fleming-farewell-celebration/
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:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230217T191307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T191307Z
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SUMMARY:"Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art" Gallery Talk\, featuring Artist Duane Slick
DESCRIPTION:Artist Duane Slick will join Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter to host a Gallery Talk of “Art Center: 75 Years of Iowa Art.” The exhibition includes a gallery dedicated to Slick’s work in the Richard Meier building. The artwork presented highlights Slick’s interest in experimenting with different media on a thoughtful selection of repeated imagery and themes. Burkhalter will also give an overview of the arrangement that makes up the 125 artworks featured in the exhibition. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nDuane Slick (American/Meskwaki\, born 1961)\nBeaver Sings the Blues\, from the “Aria for a Coyote Opera” Series\, 2018\nMonotype on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation\, Inc.\, 2019.9
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-center-75-years-of-iowa-art-gallery-talk-featuring-artist-duane-slick/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T205525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151654Z
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SUMMARY:Firat Erdim: Field Harp Soundings + Q & A with the Artist (Sounding 3)
DESCRIPTION:A performance-based commission by Des Moines-based artist Firat Erdim\, in which volunteer performers will “play the weather” with instruments devised by Erdim. Four performances\, each differing due to atmospheric conditions and unique performers\, will be presented outside on the west side of the Richard Meier building. Each performance will be approximately 20 minutes\, followed by discussion with the artist. Weather permitting for all dates. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required. \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/firat-erdim-field-harp-soundings-q-a-with-the-artist-3/
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:20230505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230130T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151556Z
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SUMMARY:Firat Erdim: Field Harp Soundings + Q & A with the Artist (Sounding 4)
DESCRIPTION:A performance-based commission by Des Moines-based artist Firat Erdim\, in which volunteer performers will “play the weather” with instruments devised by Erdim. Four performances\, each differing due to atmospheric conditions and unique performers\, will be presented outside on the west side of the Richard Meier building. Each performance will be approximately 20 minutes\, followed by discussion with the artist. Weather permitting for all dates. \nThis event is free\, and reservations are not required. \nPhoto: Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/firat-erdim-field-harp-soundings-q-a-with-the-artist-performance-4/
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:20230521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230419T212415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T201132Z
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SUMMARY:"Rembrandt and His World" Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Mia Laufer\, Associate Curator\, will lead a gallery talk on the exhibition “Rembrandt and His World\,” which features work by the artist and his contemporaries. Organized in honor of the museum’s 75th year\, all the works are drawn from the Art Center’s permanent collections\, highlighting a little-known stronghold. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/rembrandt-gallery-talk/
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:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230417T215017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203319Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: "Underneath Everything: Humility and Grandeur in Contemporary Ceramics"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Underneath Everything.” Featuring artworks that honor the humility of clay while simultaneously evoking a sense of grandeur and possibility\, this exhibition celebrates the robust ceramics tradition in Iowa with works by local artists alongside those working nationally and internationally. \nBe among the first to view the opening of our newest exhibition\, “Underneath Everything.” Guests will enjoy music from classically trained violinist\, Hanna Wolle. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available by Tangerine at the Art Center\, including the evening’s signature cocktail – pomegranate Mojitos. Don’t forget to take a photo in front of the beautiful floral installation by Wild Flower! \nThis event is free; registration is not required. \nAnina Major (Bahamian)\n“Guard\,” 2014\nDigital photograph in lightbox\nCourtesy of the artist \nSupport for this exhibition is provided by: \n \n  \n  \n\n\nThe Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence Fund\, the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening/
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:20230603T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230501T164844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T200913Z
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SUMMARY:"Underneath Everything" Gallery Talk featuring Exhibition Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible gathering of Artists Katayoun Amjadi\, Eliza Au\, Heidi McKenzie\, and Ehren Tool. Hear them talk about various aspects of their work included in the exhibition\, “Underneath Everything: Humility and Grandeur in Contemporary Ceramics.” Exhibition Curator\, Mia Laufer\, Ph. D.\, will provide an overview of the exhibition and then each artist will introduce us to their work. \nKatayoun Amjadi is an Iranian-born\, Minneapolis-based artist\, educator\, and independent curator. In her work\, she often considers the sociopolitical systems that shape our perceptions of self and other\, such as language\, religion\, gender\, politics\, and nationalist ideologies. \nEliza Au is originally from Vancouver\, B.C. in Canada. She creates lattice-like ceramic objects which allude to architectural ornamentation in sacred spaces such as cathedrals\, temples\, and mosques. Her work explores how these spaces facilitate and fulfill the human need for meaning and understanding of the unknown. In her work\, she brings these patterns into a contemporary context by reinterpreting historical pattern with 3D printing and mold making. \nHeidi McKenzie is a ceramic artist based in Toronto\, Canada. McKenzie’s studio practice engages issues of race\, migration\, ancestry\, and decolonization. McKenzie began incorporating photographic imagery on clay in 2014 to viscerally depict the fragmentation of body and has moved on to explore image as archive. \nEhren Tool is a ceramic artist whose work is heavily influenced by his service in the Marine Corps and his subsequent return to the civilian world. Tool has made and given away over 25\,000 cups since 2001. Tool just makes cups and believes peace is the only adequate war memorial. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nImage: Top left: Heidi McKenzie\, “Division” (detail)\nTop right: Ehren Tool\, “Untitled”\nBottom left: Katayoun Amjadi\, “Dolorous Interlude” (detail)\nBottom right: Eliza Au\, “Sanctuary” (detail)\, Photo: John Joe
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/underneath-everything-gallery-talk/
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:20230607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230419T211711Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Soundscapes: An Interactive Performance by Matt Haimovitz
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with the Zenith Chamber Music Festival for a unique musical experience featuring the world-renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz. This interactive music and art program promises a feast for the senses that you won’t want to miss. \nHaimovitz has performed for more than 30 years\, collaborating with diverse musicians\, producing award-winning recordings\, and wowing audiences on the world’s most prestigious stages. He’s been praised by The New York Times as a “ferociously talented cellist” and by The New Yorker as a “remarkable virtuoso.” He has mentored a new generation of cellists at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and is now the first-ever John Cage Fellow at The New School’s Mannes School of Music. \nThis event is free. Reserve your ticket\, space is limited.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artful_soundscapes/
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:20230607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230419T183824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T200734Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Soundscapes: An Interactive Performance by Matt Haimovitz
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with the Zenith Chamber Music Festival for a unique musical experience featuring the world-renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz. This interactive music and art program promises a feast for the senses that you won’t want to miss. \nHaimovitz has performed for more than 30 years\, collaborating with diverse musicians\, producing award-winning recordings\, and wowing audiences on the world’s most prestigious stages. He’s been praised by The New York Times as a “ferociously talented cellist” and by The New Yorker as a “remarkable virtuoso.” He has mentored a new generation of cellists at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and is now the first-ever John Cage Fellow at The New School’s Mannes School of Music. \nThis event is free. Reserve your ticket\, space is limited.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artful-soundscapes/
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:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170721
CREATED:20230607T211909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T175933Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Artist Lecture with Edmund de Waal: “I placed a jar: objects\, restitution\, repair”
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This lecture has been postponed; additional details will be provided as they are available. \nEdmund de Waal is an internationally acclaimed artist and writer\, best known for his large-scale installations of porcelain vessels. These works are often created in response to collections and archives\, or the history of a particular place. His interventions have been made for diverse spaces and museums worldwide\, including Waddesdon Manor (Buckinghamshire)\, the Musée Nissim de Camondo (Paris)\, The British Museum (London)\, The Frick Collection (New York)\, Ateneo Veneto (Venice)\, Schindler House (Los Angeles)\, Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna)\, and V&A Museum (London). \nDe Waal is renowned for his bestselling books\, ”The Hare with Amber Eyes” (2010) and ”The White Road” (2015). His most recent book\, ”Letters to Camondo” a series of haunting letters written during lockdown\, was published in April 2021. He was awarded the Windham-Campbell Prize for non-fiction by Yale University in 2015 and awarded a CBE for his services to art in 2021. \nThis event is free; registrations are required. This lecture will be held on Zoom\, details will be emailed to registrants. \nPhoto: Tom Jamieson
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artist-lecture-de-waal/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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