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The Art Center is excited to once again partner with the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus (DMGMC) to share some holiday cheer in advance of their upcoming winter concert, “Silver Bells.” As part of the...

This tour explores how artists approach representation, from the bold abstraction of Calder and Rothko to the inventive forms of Nevelson, Shinobare, and El Anatsui. Together, we’ll consider how different artistic choices shape what we...

Celebrate the joy of creating and connecting at Entirely Kids Day: Together at the Des Moines Art Center! Inspired by “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations,” an exhibition surrounding collaborative photography, and the vibrant portraits of “Aliza Nisenbaum:...

Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries, featuring a selection of timeless paintings, sculptures, and more....

You are invited to our biggest Museum Shop event of the year, Unveil! Join us for an exclusive preview of newly acquired merchandise. Items from this collection will not appear again until later in the...

Aliza Nisenbaum is known for her vibrantly colored, large-scale portraits. She describes her paintings as a “montage of points in time.” Rather than depicting a specific moment, they capture the essence of the community she...

Come in from the cold and make a unique mosaic ornament with fellow students in this one day make and take event. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create beautiful patterns, designs, and...

In recognition of World AIDS Day, join us at the Des Moines Art Center for A Day With(out) Art — a day to come together, slow down, and reflect, using art as a space for...

Visit the Des Moines Art Center during The Avenues’ annual Peppermint Trail to sample yummy holiday treats while doing some of your gift buying for the art lovers on your list. The Museum Shop has...

Explore how artists capture the warmth, complexity, and beauty of coming together. This docent-led tour invites visitors of all ages to reflect on family, community, and shared moments through works by artists such as Mary...

Join Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Collaborations,” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery. With over 100 photographs and ephemera, this exhibition illustrates that working...