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Join us for the opening celebration of a new, traveling exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center, “Firelei Báez,” organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. This exhibition is the first North American survey dedicated...

Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience...

Join John and Mary Pappajohn Director Kelly Baum in conversation with artist Firelei Báez, as Báez visits the Des Moines Art Center for the opening celebration of the exhibition “Firelei Báez,” organized by the Institute...

Explore how LGBTQIA+ artists have used their work to express identity, challenge norms, and share personal stories. This tour highlights artworks that reflect the diverse experiences and voices within the LGBTQIA+ community. Public guided tours...

Fathers have long played a vital role in shaping the lives of artists—offering guidance, inspiration, and unwavering support. This tour celebrates the influential fathers behind the scenes, highlighting the ways they challenged, encouraged, and uplifted...

Join fellow students for this one-day workshop where you will learn the history of gilded letters and choose a piece to construct and design. They will imitate traditional pieces from the Middle Ages and/or contemporary...

Children and families are invited to Chamberlin Park to create their own painted rocks to either hide within the Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand or bring home to share with friends or neighbors. The Art Center...

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. An Art Center docent will lead the...

The Des Moines Art Center is partnering with the American Parkinson Disease Association to offer classes specifically for adults of any age impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Connecting Through Art uses creativity to help improve motor...

Offered in recognition of World Refugee Day, join Associate Curator Elizabeth Gollnick, Ph.D. for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” in the A.H. Blank gallery. Organized in partnership...

Step into the intricate and thought-provoking world of “Firelei Báez” with a guided tour of the exhibition. Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, this exhibition is the first North American survey dedicated to 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...