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Designed for art lovers of any age, Entirely Kids Day: Playing House at the Des Moines Art Center is inspired by the warmth of home, the joy of play, and the must-see exhibition Transform Any...

Vox Infinitus is Des Moines’ premiere men’s a cappella choir, delighting and inspiring audiences with a variety of musical genres. The name “Vox Infinitus,” Latin for ‘the voice is infinite,’ is brought to life through...

Join us for the opening celebration of “States of Becoming.” The exhibition examines the dynamic forces of relocation, resettling, and assimilation that shape the artistic practices of a group of contemporary African artists working in...

In partnership with Japan America Society of Iowa, join the Des Moines Art Center in celebration of Japanese Hinamatsuri Weekend! Hinamatsuri, a cherished Japanese traditional celebration, takes place on March 3 each year. Rooted in...

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...