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Join the Des Moines Art Center for an exploration of what it means to honor the spirit — of loved ones, of cultural traditions, and of movements that have advanced justice and strengthened our communities....

Students will learn about the history of German expressionism and film noir in this one-day workshop. Explore historical posters from movies in these genres then recreate, fabricate, and invent your own movie poster. Students will...

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour, storytime, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more....

The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Founded in New York City in 2007,...

In this one-day art workshop, students will learn about forms of ink wash illustration done in historical China, Japan, and Korea. Participants will be able to create their own illustration in any style of their...

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. These sessions will offer a social atmosphere...

Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”, on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and the W.T. & Edna Dahl Galleries...

Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools, including balsa wood and automatic pens, to make expressive calligraphic marks and letters on paper. Students will learn...

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...

Visitors are invited to learn more about the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” during this free guided tour. The show, on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery, highlights Bronx-based photographer Elle Pérez’s practice as...

Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of all ages are welcome. In this session, craft...

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 using art, film, and music as a space for healing,...