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Join us for the opening celebration of the Community Access Program Adaptive Arts exhibition! Community Access discovers creative ways of making artworks and art-making accessible to those in our community that otherwise lack this access....

In partnership with Japan America Society of Iowa, join the Des Moines Art Center in celebration of Japanese Hinamatsuri Weekend! Guests are invited to join an instructor to learn about and try their hand at...

In partnership with Japan America Society of Iowa, join the Des Moines Art Center in celebration of Japanese Hinamatsuri Weekend! Guests are invited to observe a kimono fashion show at the Art Center. The fashion...

Join Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter and artist Elshafei Dafalla for a gallery talk of the traveling exhibition, “States of Becoming.” Dafalla is a Sudanese American artist and human rights activist. He is a sculptor, photographer,...

While the world is a big and fascinating place, art and culture bring people of the world closer together. Designed for art lovers of any age, Entirely Kids Day: Africa is a free event inviting...

Join us for the opening celebration of the Community Access Program student exhibition! Community Access discovers creative ways of making artworks and art-making accessible to those in our community that otherwise lack this access. Artwork...

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...

Poetry is taking over the Art Center in celebration of National Poetry Month! We’re welcoming members of the Des Moines Poetry Workshop, Iowa Poetry Association, Poetry Palooza, and SAY Poetry for this collaborative and interactive...

“A Story of Hope” is a documentary short film by Ryan Morrison and Moses Bomett about the barriers to and importance of education in Kenya. It’s premiere will be screened at the Des Moines Art...

This year marks the 20th running season of the 48 Hour Film Project in Des Moines. As part of the celebration, a free public screening entitled “48 turns 20” will be held at the Art...

Join us for the opening celebration of “Hurricane Season.” The exhibition showcases the idea of a home under threat, cycles of environmental and political violence, repair even when more is coming and inevitable. It is...

In celebration of Des Moines Art Week, children and families are invited to create their own painted rocks to either hide within the Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand or bring home to share with friends...