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Step into the thought-provoking world of “Time Travelers” with a guided tour of this captivating exhibition. Explore artworks that delve into the complexities of memory, history, and imagination, reimagining elements of the past while contemplating...

Organized in concert with the exhibition“Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa,” on view at the Des Moines Art Center from April 18 – September 7, 2025, this gathering brings together curators, scholars, and teachers...

Experience the energy and exhilaration of Joy through Movement, a special themed tour of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collections. This engaging tour highlights artworks that celebrate motion, play, and sport, revealing how artists...

In early 2025, the Des Moines Art Center launched a five-year strategic plan and one of the four exciting priorities for our efforts is to “Bring the World to Iowa, and Iowa to the World.”...

Join us for a guided tour of the “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate” exhibition, on view in the John Brady Print Gallery April 25 through August 31, 2025. This...

Join us for a unique culinary experience! Inspired by the exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa,” this bilingual class (Haitian Creole/English) is perfect for food lovers eager to expand their cooking skills and...

Join us for a lecture led by Amy N. Worthen, Curator of Prints and Drawings, Emerita, Des Moines Art Center. This lecture is inspired by the exhibition “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the...

Join Associate Curator Ashton Cooper, Ph.D., for a gallery talk of the exhibition “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate.” This exhibition pays tribute to the late philanthropist, collector, and longtime Des...

Join us for a guided tour of the “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate” exhibition, on view in the John Brady Print Gallery April 25 through August 31, 2025. This...

You’re invited to experience a night of art and celebration at the 2025 Des Moines Art Center Gala, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception before an...