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In recognition of World AIDS Day, join us at the Des Moines Art Center for A Day With(out) Art — an afternoon of art, film, and music offering space for healing, remembrance, and hope. The...

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...

You are invited to our biggest Museum Shop event of the year, Unveil! Join us for an exclusive preview of newly acquired merchandise at this Winter Wonders shopping event. Items from this collection will not...

Get creative in this one-day workshop with the opportunity to make a unique design for your loved ones through greeting cards with ink, watercolor, and collage. Have fun, be inspired, and show off your creations...

Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Artists on Fire,” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery through  January 10, 2027. This selection of prints, drawings, and photographs from the permanent...

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...

The Uplifting Puppet Co. is proud to present the return of Little Slam on the Prairie. This year’s event is hosted at the Des Moines Art Center as part of December Social Saturday: Make Believe....

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....

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 holiday season...

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....

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....