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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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230303T180033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T200305Z
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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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230130T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164128Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230201T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T202421Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230130T205302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151726Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230130T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T151711Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230303T163755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T172527Z
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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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230316T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T134934Z
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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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230419T211711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T200815Z
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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:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230419T183824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T200734Z
UID:6033-1686166200-1686166200@desmoinesartcenter.org
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:20260405T184023
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230605T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T151635Z
UID:6337-1686673800-1686690000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Opening Night: Annual Des Moines Latino Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Latino Center of Iowa\, get ready to celebrate Latino cinema while kicking off the 2023 Latino Film Festival! Join us while we gather to eat\, drink\, and enjoy a memorable evening uplifting filmmakers and the incredible stories they bring to life. A reception will take place from 4:30 – 5:30 pm\, and the first film will begin at 5:30 pm. Following a brief intermission\, the final film will be shown. \nReservations requested. This event is free. \nFilms:\n“Letters / Cartas” 2023\nDirector: Eva Beunza\nRun time: 14 minutes\nSynopsis: Emma has been working for some time to get a job in Canada. After much effort and hours of work\, she receives a letter stating that she has been selected. Everything takes a turn when she asks her partner to move to Canada together. Memories of her childhood\, the relationship with her parents\, and the couple’s situation make them doubt their future. \n“Lili” 2022\nDirector: Brian Ríos\nRun time: 15 minutes\nSynopsis: A father and daughter must cross the border in order to find a better life. However\, the journey is made more difficult because the daughter cannot speak. \n“When Jack Came Back” 2022\nDirector: Thor Moreno\nRun time: 1 hour 45 minutes\nSynopsis: Jack\, a down-on-his-luck actor\, begrudgingly comes home after the death of his father only to find that his mom is in the grip of Alzheimer’s Disease. Now the two of them must find some common ground as Nancy’s time is running out. \n*Stick around for a Q&A with Director\, Thor Moreno!
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/latino-film-festival-2023/
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:20230615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230516T213256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T161800Z
UID:6215-1686848400-1686855600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Welcome Celebration for Dr. Kelly Baum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Art Center as we welcome Kelly Baum\, our new John and Mary Pappajohn Director\, at an open house reception! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and small bites by Tangerine at the Art Center\, and meet Kelly during this drop-in event in the Macomber Lobby and Bookey Family Courtyard. Live music will be provided by DJ DAS. The galleries and Museum Shop will be open until 7 pm. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/welcome-dr-kelly-baum/
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:20230803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230619T211123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T164620Z
UID:6425-1691082000-1691082000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer in the Courtyard: A Tasting of Summer’s Bounty
DESCRIPTION:Reservations have closed for this event. \nThe Tangerine Food Company presents an evening of food and wine in the Art Center’s beautiful Bookey Family Courtyard. This produce-driven event features a 5-course dinner with wine pairings set amongst “Man and Pegasus” by Carl Milles and the twinkle of lights in the Maytag Reflecting Pool. \nCocktail service begins at 5 pm followed by a plated meal at 6 pm. \nAppetizer with bubbles\nAmuse bouche\nStarter\nEntree\nDessert\nMignardise\nWine pairings \n$155 per person / Reservations required. Limited seating available.\nMost dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/summer-in-the-courtyard-a-tasting-of-summers-bounty/
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:20230819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230327T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T160540Z
UID:5938-1692442800-1692457200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Community Lawn Party
DESCRIPTION:When the Des Moines Art Center opened its doors in 1948\, one of the first celebratory events was a joyful gathering on the museum lawn. Our community came together\, galvanized by a curiosity to experience the modern spaces and treasures of the new museum. 75 years later\, the awe and inspiration of the Art Center endures. We invite the community to join us once again in our 75th anniversary for a lawn party in front of the museum! \nJoin us for a day of free art activities\, ceramics demonstrations\, old-fashioned games\, live music spanning the eras provided by Midnight Madness Quartet and Girls Rock! Des Moines\, and\, of course\, celebratory cake. Food truck favorites will be available for purchase from: Hey Schweetie\, Karam’s Mediterranean Grill\, Outside Scoop\, and The Traveling Bean. \nArt activities throughout the day include a Raku firing demonstration\, wheel throwing and 75th anniversary commemorative vessels\, weaving\, souvenir sketchbooks\, and scavenger hunt prompts. The museum galleries will be open! Explore the world-class art and architecture that has made the Des Moines Art Center remarkable since 1948. Check out the exhibition “Making the Art Center” (just off the lobby of the museum) to learn about the years of Art Center history. \nArt Center members are encouraged to stop by the Membership Tent and show your printed or digital membership card for a gift* 75-year tote bag! Staff will also be available to assist anyone interested in becoming a member during the event. *While supplies last. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. Scheduled to take place rain or shine.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/lawn-party/
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:20230825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230703T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T200642Z
UID:6478-1692982800-1692988200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Belonging Project Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center\, in partnership with Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa (RACI) and West Des Moines Public Schools’ Refugee and Immigrant Student Embassy (RISE) has brought together immigrant and refugee organizations to explore belonging through art and connection. Inspired by Ana Mendieta’s artwork\, on loan from the Art Bridges Foundation\, the Belonging Project program has included tours\, events\, and a collaborative art project designed by the RISE students. \nAna Mendieta’s iconic silueta artwork\, “Fundamento de Palo Monte: Silueta Series (Gunpowder Works)\,” 1980\, captures the artist’s exploration of her Cuban heritage and her connection to nature as a Cuban-exile in the United States. The film documents the transformation of a hollow bodily form filled with gunpowder\, set ablaze to reveal a pile of ash surrounding a raised-heart made of rocks. Mendieta’s performance embodies themes of destruction\, rebirth\, and the search for a sense of belonging to a specific time and place. \nJoin us at the Art Center for a reception and community celebration showcasing the completed artwork from the project. Don’t miss this inspiring event celebrating diversity\, culture\, and the power of art to create a sense of belonging.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/belonging-project-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:20230826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230810T163947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T164833Z
UID:6716-1693047600-1693065600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Shop Trunk Show\, featuring Crystal Hartman Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center’s Museum Shop invites you to a special trunk show and sale featuring Durango\, CO native Crystal Hartman\, an artist and jewelry maker based in Urbana\, IL. Hartman is committed to the lost process of wax carving and casting using primarily local\, sustainably-harvested beeswax and reclaimed sterling silver\, gold\, and ancient bronze. Her work utilizes experimental practices in painting\, artist books\, and the lost wax tradition to explore possibilities of harmonious living and advocate for the natural world offering contemporary mythologies in which non-human life reigns. Through her process inspired by nature and growth\, Hartman creates “elegant\, strong\, earthy stand-alone pieces and stackable stories.” \nMembers receive double discounts on all Crystal Hartman jewelry purchased during the event. This event is free and no registration is required.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-shop-trunk-show-featuring-crystal-hartman-jewelry/
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:20230827T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230612T164011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T164116Z
UID:6389-1693143000-1693143000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Underneath Everything" Gallery Talk featuring Artist Ingrid Lilligren
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Artist Ingrid Lilligren for a gallery talk of the Art Center’s current exhibition “Underneath Everything: Humility and Grandeur in Contemporary Ceramics.” Lilligren’s work “Red Ice Dream” is on view in the I.M. Pei galleries as part of the show. Exhibition Curator\, Mia Laufer\, Ph. D.\, will provide an overview of the exhibition alongside exhibition advisor and Art Center Studio Arts Manager\, Chuck Purviance\, then the artist will talk about her work. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nIngrid Lilligren (American)\nRed Ice Dream\, 2020\nCeramic\, wood\, ice\, unfired clay\, sheet metal\nCourtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/gallery-talk-ingrid-lilligren/
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:20230917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230816T174635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T151013Z
UID:6723-1694957400-1694957400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Double Take Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Art Center for a Gallery Talk of the new print gallery exhibition\, “Double Take.” Get an inside look into the creation of the gallery from Guest Curator and Photographer Ben Easter and Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter. \nThis event is free\, and no registration is required. \nImage left:\nEdward W. Quigley (American\, 1898 – 1977)\nPortrait of young woman holding up a tennis racquet\, 1937\nVintage gelatin silver print\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Jeff Perry\, 2021.29 \nImage right:\nDmitri Baltermants (Russian\, 1912 – 1990)\nTest Pilot Ahmet Khan Sultan\, Twice Hero of the Soviet Union\, 1961\, printed 2003\nGelatin silver estate print\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Jeff Perry\, 2021.33
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/double-take-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:20230922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230117T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T165404Z
UID:5234-1695407400-1695407400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Des Moines Art Center 2023 Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center Gala is an annual celebration that serves as the organization’s only fundraising event. Funds generated by the gala support free admission\, community access\, and museum education-related programming. This year’s event will take place on the Art Center lawn\, at the west side of the Richard Meier building. \n6:30 PM\nCocktails | Richard Meier Terrace* \n7:30 PM\nDinner on the Rooftop Garden | Richard Meier Building\nDancing after Dinner\nFinal Mix Show Band featuring Del “Saxman” Jones \nValet Parking\nBlack Tie Optional \n*Scheduled to take place rain or shine. \nThis event is currently sold out. For questions or to be added to the waitlist\, please contact Jess Lane at 515.271.0336 or jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org. \n 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/des-moines-art-center-2023-gala/
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:20231005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230831T162719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T162719Z
UID:6797-1696527000-1696530600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Being with Art Together
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine program\, the Des Moines Art Center offers quarterly meditative art tours in the museum. The program titled “Being with Art Together” invites community members impacted by cancer and their families to a one-hour guided experience leveraging art\, the museum\, and shared experiences as a form of healing. \nBeing with Art Together is free to attend and open to anyone and everyone impacted by cancer. No reservations required. Please reach out to Museum Educator Mia Buch with any questions at mbuch@desmoinesartcenter.org.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/being-with-art-together/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230911T160247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T171950Z
UID:6825-1696611600-1696618800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: "Transform Any Room"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Transform Any Room.” The exhibition features subversive\, politicized\, and sometimes glamorized versions of the textiles and objects we bring into our homes that inevitably reveal much about who we are and how we live. \nBe among the first to view the newest exhibition and soak in the ambience of unique textiles and spectacular artworks. Guests will enjoy music from DJ Richie Daggers. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available by Tangerine at the Art Center\, and as a nod to the beaded cherry pie found in artist Liza Lou’s “Kitchen\,” we’ll be serving up delectable hand pies by Pie Bird Pies. Come early before they’re gone! \nThis event is free; registration is not required. \nLiza Lou (American\, born 1969)\n“Kitchen” (detail)\, 1991-1996\nBeads\, plaster\, wood and found objects\nWhitney Museum of American Art\, New York; gift of Peter Norton\, 2008.339.a-.x\nPhoto: Courtesy of Liza Lou \nSupport for this exhibition is provided by: \n \n  \n  \n \n \n\nEllsworth Kelly Foundation\nTeiger Foundation \nThe views and opinions expressed by this program do not necessarily reflect those of Humanities Iowa.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-transform-any-room/
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:20231011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184023
CREATED:20230928T184755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T184755Z
UID:6877-1697047200-1697047200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winefest: Art of Wine Dinner presented by BrownWinick
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a sensory journey at the Art of Wine Dinner presented by BrownWinick\, where art\, wine\, and exquisite cuisine intertwine. The pairings for the evening have been inspired by four Des Moines Art Center art works. During dinner\, Art Center docents will walk participants through the style and inspiration for the art works inspiring the evening. The food will be prepared by Tangerine at the Art Center. \nThis event requires registration\, ages 21+. \nTICKETS
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/winefest-2023/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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