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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...

Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. During this gallery series, an Art Center...

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s April Social Saturday event: Plot Twist! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a free guided tour, a unique performance in Levitt Auditorium, treats in the Art Center Café,...

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...

The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism, along with their families, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with art. In this program, kids, ages 5...

We are excited to continue the Art Center Café, presented by la mie’s  signature culinary experience: Joe and Christina Logsdon’s Dinner With Friends series! Be our guest as Joe and Christina gather around the table...

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...

Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. During this gallery series, an Art Center...

Join us for the opening celebration of “Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking, 1927-1952” in the John Brady Print Gallery! This event is hosted by the Des Moines Art Center’s longstanding member group, Print...

Use construction paper, tissue paper, dowels and pipe cleaners to make incredible, colorful spring bouquets! register for ages 5 – 6 register for ages 7 – 8 Des Moines Art Center members receive a 20%...

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...